The stupid sons and the cunning outsiders
There was a father who had been doing his utmost to provide for his sons. Life had been taking its toll on him since the
death of his wife, which seemed to have made it so tough a mission to be
handled by one person.
He used to work night and day without
conveying any sign of withdrawal, saving as much as he could because he simply
wanted that his sons would lead a decent life after his death, and didn’t want
them to be forced to beg anybody for help. He also wished that when they grew
up they would invest the available money together, increase their wealth and
live in peace and harmony.
After his demise, things took a direction
diffrent from what the father had wished. A melee erupted on how the money should
be split and some went further by asking the lion’s share. This dug a deep hole
of enmity among the family, and instead of settling this predicament under
their roof, everyone resorted to asking help from outsiders.
The outcomers with their cunning wit
plotted together behind the doors, and unanimously decided to pose as honest
conciliators and trustworthy supporters. They convinced the sons to trust every
step they would take. Instead of easing the disagreement, they made it more insoluble
by deepening the dividedness within the family; they took all their money and
run away, leaving behind a shattered bunch of stupid boys.
By Ismail KAMAL
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