A Long-Planned Love
As I passed the staircase, I noticed a faint sliver of light seeping out from the attic door.
I hesitated, then walked over.
The moment I pushed the door open, I froze.
Charlie was kneeling before a small Buddhist altar. His back was straight, posture reverent beyond belief.
In a low voice, he murmured, "Merciful God, please bless me with a daughter. If my wish is granted, I vow to rebuild your temple and recast your golden statue."
I stood there, stunned.
Did he get it backwards? Were we not hoping for a son?
However, the devotion in his voice, the earnestness in his expression–none of it looked fake.
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