The Billionaire Father
Short Story by: ANURAJ KUMAR HARSH
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Once upon a time, in a large village, there lived a man with no stable job. He was capable and hardworking, but fate had other plans for him. One day, luck smiled upon him when he married a woman as beautiful as a fairy-tale princess. With her arrival, blessings seemed to pour into their home, and soon, he secured a well-respected job.
A year later, they were blessed with a son. From the moment the child was born, the father dedicated himself to earning—not for his own luxuries, but to provide everything his son might ever need. He showered the boy with love, ensuring he never felt the struggles he once faced.
As time passed, the father gave his son everything—every toy, every book, every comfort he could afford. But one day, the son overheard people in society saying, "Your father is not truly rich. He just gives you whatever you want. That doesn’t make him wealthy."
These words struck the young boy deeply. For the first time, he questioned his father's wealth. Determined to change their fate, he vowed to achieve great success and make his family truly rich.
With relentless dedication, he studied day and night, learning everything he could about the world. But despite all his knowledge, he struggled to fit into the so-called 'rich society.' He felt out of place, disconnected from the people who measured worth in wealth rather than wisdom.
So, he decided to learn their ways—to understand what made them powerful. But as he spent more time among them, he uncovered a bitter truth. The rich society thrived not just on knowledge or hard work but on manipulation, greed, and endless competition.
It was then that he realized why his father had never been 'rich' in their eyes. His father had something money could never buy—integrity, kindness, and a heart bigger than any fortune.
The Turning Point
The son was now at a crossroads. He could chase wealth and power, or he could follow the path his father had walked—the path of a billionaire in heart, not in money.
Submitted: February 13, 2025
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