My Boyfriend Went on a Blind Date Behind My Back After Passing the ExamChapter 1 Celebration Dinner
"Grant, congratulations on landing a government job! After two years of hard work, you finally got what you wished for!"
Grant Statham was my boyfriend. After two long years of studying and preparing, he had finally passed the Federal Civil Service Examination.
I was genuinely thrilled for him, so I suggested we go out to celebrate, and of course, his mother, Keira, joined us.
"Megan, now that Grant's in the government, his status has changed. You better step up your game to be worthy of him," Keira remarked, a hint of condescension in her voice.
Grant came from a single-parent family and had always lived with his mother, Keira Statham. He was usually very respectful towards her and rarely contradicted her.
Today was a special occasion, so even though Keira's words stung, I tried to let it slide with a forced smile.
But Keira wasn't done.
It felt like she was determined to make me admit that I was lucky to be with Grant.
"This civil service job is a solid gig, a real stepping stone for a future in politics. And you? You're just someone who paints nails—essentially a service worker. Your income isn't stable.
"Your education isn't impressive either, just an ordinary bachelor's degree. And your family background isn't great. You're not even from around here, and you don't own a house or a car. How do you plan to make it in a big city?"
I wanted to defend myself, but speaking up would only seem disrespectful. So, I turned to Grant, hoping he'd come to my rescue.
But he was lost in his own joy, completely oblivious to the tension between me and his mother.
Disappointment washed over me.
For the first time, I felt like our four-year relationship wasn't as precious as I had thought.
After failing the exam last time, Grant had been in a slump for a while. I was the one who stood by him during those tough times. He was determined to try again but felt embarrassed asking his family for money, so he turned to me for help.
I had opened a nail salon after graduation, and my income was decent.
I believed Grant was the one I would spend my life with, so I set aside a chunk of my earnings each month to cover his living expenses and many of his classes.
I thought I was investing in my future husband, and it felt worth it at the time.