“I Don’t Know Why You Bother with Flowers. I Pulled Them All Out. You Should Be Growing Vegetables, Not Nonsense,” Zachary’s Mother Rolled Her Eyes
Chloe had always been enchanted by flowers. From a young age, she would spend hours in her grandmother’s garden, marveling at the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of each bloom. Her fascination only grew as she got older, and she began to dream of having her own garden one day.
When Chloe married Zachary, she was thrilled to move into their new home with a spacious backyard. She immediately began planning her dream garden, envisioning rows of roses, tulips, and daisies. She spent countless hours researching different flower species and designing the layout of her garden.
However, Zachary’s mother, Ella, had different ideas. Ella was a practical woman who believed that gardens should be used for growing vegetables, not flowers. She often scoffed at Chloe’s plans, dismissing them as frivolous and a waste of time.
One sunny Saturday morning, Chloe decided to start planting her flowers. She had bought a variety of seeds and bulbs and was eager to see her vision come to life. She spent the entire day digging, planting, and watering, feeling a sense of accomplishment as she looked at her newly planted garden.
The next day, Chloe woke up early to check on her garden. As she stepped outside, she was met with a shocking sight. All of her flowers had been pulled out of the ground, their delicate petals scattered across the yard. Chloe’s heart sank as she realized what had happened.
Ella stood nearby, a look of disdain on her face. “I don’t know why you bother with flowers,” she said, rolling her eyes. “I pulled them all out. You should be growing vegetables, not nonsense.”
Chloe felt a wave of anger and sadness wash over her. She had put so much effort into her garden, only to have it destroyed in an instant. She tried to hold back tears as she confronted Ella.
“Why would you do this?” Chloe asked, her voice trembling. “I worked so hard on this garden.”
Ella shrugged. “Flowers are useless,” she said dismissively. “You should be growing something practical, like vegetables.”
Chloe couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She had always known that Ella didn’t approve of her love for flowers, but she never thought she would go this far. Chloe felt a deep sense of loss as she looked at the ruined garden.
Over the next few weeks, Chloe tried to salvage what was left of her garden. She replanted some of the flowers and tried to nurse them back to health, but many of them didn’t survive. The once vibrant garden now looked sparse and lifeless.
Chloe’s relationship with Ella became strained after that incident. She couldn’t forgive her for destroying something that meant so much to her. Zachary tried to mediate between them, but the damage had already been done.
As time went on, Chloe’s passion for gardening began to fade. The joy she once felt when working in the garden was replaced by a sense of dread and disappointment. She no longer spent hours researching different flower species or planning new layouts for her garden.
In the end, Chloe decided to give up on her dream of having a flower garden. She planted a few vegetable plants instead, hoping to appease Ella and avoid any further conflict. But every time she looked at the vegetable plants, she felt a pang of sadness for the flowers that could have been.