#nanotales

' I love you, but I won't sacrifice my career for you' she told him, the day after their engagement.

' Why? Is your career more important than I?' he asked.

' No. Both are equally important. I want you, and a flourishing career.'

'But what do you need a career for? I make a six figure salary per month? I can look after you, you know.'

' It's not all about money, but I do like financial Independence. Plus I love my job, because it gives me an identity, and satisfaction.'

' Won't being my wife give you an identity? I don't understand this new fangled nonsense about you women being their own person. Who will look after the kids then? And tend the house?'

' I never said I wanted kids. And I thought you will share the household chores with me.'

' Duh! You kidding? I'm a guy. Do you know what my friends and family will call me if they learn I help you in the kitchen?'

She broke off her engagement the same day. Even as it broke her heart.

- Prachi Percy