Sophia was preparing to marry a wealthy man when she discovered that she still loved Michael, her childhood friend.
Michael had remained in their village.
He had little money.
Sophia’s family rejected him.
But she refused the arranged marriage.
She left her comfortable life.
Together, she and Michael started a small farm.
The first years were difficult.
Their crops failed twice.
They nearly lost everything.
But they stayed together.
Eventually, the farm succeeded.
Sophia’s father visited one afternoon.
He looked at the fields.
“You gave up everything for this?”
Sophia smiled.
“No.”
She looked at Michael.
“I chose something worth keeping.”
