Arnold is upset that he advised his poor mother not to attend his wedding when he finds her there. In the next minute, Arnold breaks down in tears and falls to his knees as she gives him a gift and a toast.
“Look, someone is grinning as they leave the dining room. Look at her blush. A roar of laughter echoed through the restaurant kitchen,” Diana’s superior said.
You can count on us, Miss Diana. When is the wedding taking place? The associate asked as people gathered around Diana who was blushing heavily.
It is this Sunday at 11 o’clock in the morning. I’m excited to see everyone at church.”
A 60-year-old man worked in a cafe as a cleaner.
She took half a day off to buy the best wedding dress for her only son, Arnold. Diana had been looking for a blue suit for a very long time. She didn’t care that it was quite expensive. She thought, “My boy should look his best!”
Diana eagerly watched her son’s reaction when she surprised him at home by using all her funds to buy his clothes.
“I can’t wait to see you!” Diana thought about it. Ever since Arnold had informed her of his intention to marry his fiancée, Masha, she had been eagerly anticipating this day.
“Son, look what I have for you!” Diana ran into their house with a big smile on her face and suit in hand. You’ll love it, I’m sure!
Would you mind putting it on? The seller promised that if there was a problem with the fit, I could still exchange it.
Arnold went to throw away his mother’s gift, which he thought was “trash”, but her voice over the microphone stopped him.
Arnold frowned as she showed him the suit she pulled out of her bag. He wasn’t happy.
“An ordinary suit is not what I’m wearing for a wedding. I should look my best because I’m marrying a rich man’s daughter. I’d look out of place in that cheap suit.”
Tears began to well up in Diana’s eyes. She looked fine, but her son’s comments put her at ease. She was heartbroken and disappointed.
But Arnold’s words, “One more thing…I don’t want you to come to my wedding,” broke her heart more than anything else. My fiancee’s entire rich family will be there. I don’t want you to ruin my reputation by showing up in your dirty clothes.
I don’t want to explain that you’re only a cleaner when everyone asks what you do.
Diana began to cry uncontrollably.
She quickly went to her room and closed the door. She was so deeply offended that she sobbed for the rest of the day. Arnold left to take care of the wedding arrangements as he was too busy to check on her. There were two days left until the celebration.
It was the eagerly awaited big day Sunday-Arnold. And Diana would not miss such a beautiful moment, even if her son forbade her. After pulling herself together, she went through her wardrobe and picked out the nicest clothes she had before getting ready.
“You are too young to understand this mother’s anguish and desire. Son, I cannot afford to miss your special day.” She looked in the mirror and shouted out loud, “I’m coming.”
Diana brought an ancient ceramic vase that she planned to give to her son. She noticed that her boss and co-workers were already in the chapel when she got there.
She briefly forgot that Arnold had asked her not to go to his wedding because she was so excited.
“Hello, Miss Diana! “You must be the luckiest mother on the planet,” her supervisor said.
Diana carried the bulky gift box inside with a smile. After exchanging wedding rings, she watched the bride and groom kiss. Diana couldn’t control her tears, no matter how hard she tried. She was very happy. She declared, “I did it!”
A rich feast was held after the ceremony. Many rich guests gathered at the place to welcome the newlyweds. Arnold was surprised to see his mother coming. He raised his eyebrows in disdain.
“What brought her here? I told her not to spoil my day,” he mused.
“Very well, darling! You two look fantastic!
“Happy birthday!” Diana exclaimed as she gave her son a gift.
Arnold noticed he was being photographed as he looked around. He took the gift from his mother quietly so as not to cause a stir. He opened the box and discovered a vase inside. She gave me an antique vase from her that was lying around the house.
How cheap?!” he groaned.
Arnold went to throw away his mother’s gift, which he thought was “trash”, but her voice over the microphone stopped him. Arnold’s face went white with surprise. Little did he know that on that day he would reveal the secret she had kept from him for 25 years.
Diana began to cry and looked up at the ceiling as she said, “Twenty-five years ago, just minutes before my best friend died…”
“She gave me an antique vase and instructed me to give it to her son on his wedding day. She wanted her son to inherit the gift from her deceased parents.”
What his mother was saying was incomprehensible to Arnold.
“I raised her little boy as my own after I adopted him when she died. I never got married because I wanted to focus all my love and attention on my child. You should look at what your mother left behind for you, son.” “Toast!” As a surprised Arnold examined the vase, Diana raised her glass for a toast.
He was amazed. There were wads of money in an antique ceramic vase. He fell to his knees, tears streaming from his eyes.
Arnold understood that the woman he was ashamed of was actually the person who had given up her entire life to raise him and not his biological mother. She was more than just a mother to him. After he became an orphan, she was his savior and guardian angel.
“I have done my duty to my late friend. Son, I am happy for you. God bless you and take care. Diana reached the end. She started to head for the door to leave, but Arnold wouldn’t allow it.” He chased her and blocked her path.
“I’m sorry, Mom. Your affection for me is priceless. I’m sorry for causing you pain. You’ve always been a kind mother to me, even though I’ve never been a good son. How come you did that?” Don’t inform me that I was an orphan, please don’t leave me, I don’t want to end up as an orphan again.
After Diana hugged Arnold, they walked back to the stage where the groom and his mother danced.
He murmured, “I love you, Mom!” Diana smiled and her eyes filled with happiness.
Arnold’s wedding day ended up being an unforgettable lesson in humility, gratitude, and the power of love.
Through his mother’s silent sacrifices and the revelation of his adoption, Arnold realizes the depth of his unwavering devotion and the lengths he will go to secure his future. His shame and embarrassment at her modest life faded as he realized that her love and care had shaped him far more than position or wealth ever could. His emotional breakdown symbolized the breakdown of past pride and prejudice and opened his heart to a true appreciation for the mother who had always loved him unconditionally.
This heartfelt reconciliation not only healed their relationship but also changed Arnold’s understanding of family and loyalty. By accepting his mother with a newfound respect and love, he acknowledged the incredible role she played in his life and bridged the distance he had created through his own misunderstandings.
In a moment of insight, Arnold realized that true wealth lay in the bonds of love, kindness, and selflessness—traits that his mother embodied in every way. As they danced together with their mother, their bond grew stronger, marking a new beginning in their relationship and a reminder to cherish those who stand by us through life’s highs and lows.