No one knows when the time comes to pay for the sins of their past

When Don and Mary first met, Don fell in love at first sight. Mary was so beautiful and kind woman. So, they continuously met and went on lots of tours. One day they went to visit a wood. It was calm and Don expressed his feelings for Mary. He told her that she was incredible and he had never met anyone like her.

But Mary had a secret and she didn't want to reveal it too soon. But she told him that she had a secret which she was not going to reveal then, he would find it out later, if things worked out. Don was happy with that and didn't ask any questions about it. But soon they decided to move in together and so she had to confess then.

One morning she came to Don's house with a little boy. Don welcomed then and then she started to tell that the boy was Charlie, he was her son. Before Don's saying anything she again said that she hoped that that would not get in the way of their love. Don never loved children, but he was ready to accept that for the sake of his love. Though he was a bit embarrassed, he welcomed Charlie to the house.

At night while sleeping, Don told Mary about his dream. He told her that he would do his best and work a lot to buy a big house for them. He added that they would live comfortably in such a place. Mary also supported him and always encouraged him. She wanted to be a companion of his journey.

So, Don worked day and night to achieve his goal and Mary stayed at home doing chores, cooking, and taking care of her son. She made delicious foods for Don so that he could have a good dinner. Always he returned home just before the dinner. In the meantime, Mary set the table and waited for him. When he came to the table she asked him about his days. Most of the days he replied that it was so hard and so he was exhausted. But he was enthusiastic that he was doing that for his family.

And it took him one year to do it. Finally, he had enough savings and could buy a large, nice house. It was the house of their dreams. He told Mary and Charlie that that house was of them. He also asked them if they were happy. Mary was so happy and it was expressed clearly on her face. And soon they moved into this house.

Their life in this house was like living in a palace. But the expenses were too much and moreover, they had to give more tax. One night at dinner Mary told Don that owing a big house means paying higher taxes. She suggested to him that they may be put her name on the deed. She was unemployed and had a young son and this would cause them to pay less in taxes.

So, Mary became the owner of a nice big house downtown. They went to a lawyer and with his help, they did it. Mary was happy. And Don was too because he loved Mary. However, it didn't matter to them. But soon Don was sent on a work trip. They both were sad at his departure because it was for the first time they would be passing days without each other. Don said that it was for the whole month. Mary hugged him and supported him and could not but say she would miss him.

He soon left the house to reach the airport in time. As he was leaving, he had no idea what surprise he was about to get upon his return. Everything was normal and they both kept good contact with each other. However, a month later, the man approached his house. When he was passing the lawn to the house, he saw a shocking scene. All his belongings were thrown away out of the house. He asked himself what was going on.

He rang the doorbell and Mary came out. She had papers in her hand. Don asked her what that was supposed to mean. She handed him the papers and told him to take a look and that would make things clear. It was an application for divorce. Don was so shocked and asked her what divorce and why. Mary suggested to him to go inside and she would tell him what it meant.

When he sat to hear, she started telling him that six years ago, Don met a girl named Eliza. And he at once could remember her. He went in his past when he met Eliza and gave her a large flower bouquet. He told her that she was so beautiful and he loved her. She also accepted him. Don promised the world to her. But he turned out to be a liar when the situation came.

One day Eliza looked so tensed and he asked her the reason. She was so afraid but said that she was pregnant. Don instantly got angry and asked what just she had said. He told her that he didn't want to have children. He was leaving her and she was crying so hard. She begged him not to leave her. She said that she could not do it alone. But he didn't listen to her.

Mary continued saying that he never even called her to ask how she was doing. He didn't care about his baby. And Eliza's pregnancy was complicated. Eliza, Mary's sister, could not make it through labor and passed away. Mary's eyes were filled with water while she was saying this. She said that Charlie was an orphan since birth even though he had a living father.

Don was about to solve the equations. He said, "Sister? What? Is he her son?" He then asked her if she was taking revenge on him. She replied that she was not taking it. She added that she just wanted the child to get what was rightfully his: that house because he didn't have a loving father.

Then Mary kicked him out of the house. He begged her that he didn't want to lose her. He requested her to give him a chance to be in his son's life. But she told him to forget about it. She consoled him saying that he had given him a house and thanked him for that. But she added that he didn't have a son and Charlie didn't deserve a father like him.

Few deserve a second chance, but some don't even deserve a first one. No one knows when the time comes to pay for the sins of their past. But it always comes.