what should i do! fairy tale or nightmare

AOA, hope everyone is good. well to start with, i belong to a feudal/Political background in Pakistan. my parents insisted i should go to England for further education after my O,levels so here i was in England knowing here i am to study get my degree have a good time make friends and as soon as im done i head back and all set to do what my family is grooming me for Politics.

I Studied hard, and Partied as much as i could but there was no space for love and relationships, i had guy friends who were childhood friends who studied with me in school and so on. for me it was Fixed that i would marry a guy my parents choose. being the only daughter my parents had pampered me a lot and for my father i was a son, the way i carried myself was looking like a girl but my mind worked like a boy. anyway to cut it short, exams got over i was done with my degree and just a day before my farewell i got a call from home to take the next flight and get to Pakistan, my Father was assassinated, my world ended it was like as if i have no sky nor do i have earth under my feet. from a spoiled girl i become a son during that 8hours flight. when i reached home it was a mess, my close ones explained situations and so on, i started looking after things i never even imagined, everyone i met would say you have to take responsibility which made me feel numb. till today i havent cried openly at my fathers grave, soon i stepped into what my elders expected from me, things started working out my career was going well, i couldnt relate to my friends as most of time i had public dealing to do and after that i would stay by myself, for me my life was just the people of my area and the memory of my dead father who was my best friend.

one fine day i drove myself and had some problem it was quite late and i was a little nervous a cruiser pulled over and the man mid aged around 40_45 gets down and helped me, recognized who i was and followed me till i reached home just to make sure i was safe, i invited the person home just so i could thank him, (lets name him Mr.A) he came inside we talked and here we go he was working as a manager of someone known to me, they had moved to my neighborhood he gave me his number and said Mam if you ever need anything at your farm house do call and stay safe.

that one coffee with a stranger who was just a manager Poor but educated made me smile and feel as if one has a good long talk with someone who knows all about us, slowly months passed elections where right round the corner lots of work had to be done, Mr A and i would just text a few times during the day, and every time i would be at my farm he would come we would have coffee and talk about politics gardening and it would feel great, he used to share his stories with me which were interesting as the life i was living was not even close to that. i was nervous as it was the first election of my life without the guidance of my father i thought i was weak, Mr A would give me emotional support and also guidelines which were very productive, and would keep in touch through the day and late hours as the campaign was a dangerous one for me due to my father assassination. i felt really close to Mr A as he genuinely cared.

Elections over i won, was a joyful night for elders and supporters while i was constantly over the phone with mr a which was really strange but i was happy, my mum felt i was getting back to life, time passed and i was busy with living a public life but throughout the day i was intouch with mr a it was as if he is all that makes me happy and myself, when i would be at the farm we would get together spend time he would cook for me and all was perfect, one fine day he told me that he knows we are way too different in stature but he feels i am someone he loves, i had the same feelings for him and we got into a relationship, which was just the best thing that had happened to me. for me he was someone who made me feel complete. i could share my life with. he is possessive we do argue but its just beautiful. he is way elder then me and is poor but i love him. as time is passing i am getting into depression as to how will i marry him. my elders mum would never understand he says its not easy for u, he is divorced and has 2 girls who are married. i offered him money thinking i could help him start a business but he refused. i mean its very hard to believe for you all who are reading this but this man mr A doesnt even let me help him financially. he is very selfless and has a strong belief on Allah which is what makes me love him more. my confused story is how do i get this become a happy ending.

secondly i am totally in love and i would leave everything aside just to hear him for a moment. Allah knows what i feel. i am very confused i cant even meet him openly like in public because ppl recognize me have to use a secret phone that even given by him :slight_smile: its a weird situation. i feel i am just gonna die if i have to leave him :slight_smile: my only happiness. please advise me what should i do.

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I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. Condolences to you and your family. So mr As is much older than yu? From what you say he has good intentions and no hidden agenda. What is your age? Could you both be together overseas once his children are married. You have to see if he is willing to make sacrifices for you. What do you mean by possessive and that you like to argue? If its not personal what political party as it?

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Yes. I would be willing to know the age difference between you two. Still whatever it is, it should be ok until you two are happy together. A marriage is more of mutual understanding. If you two find yourself on the same page of life, the life is all yours.

You have done a lot for your family. Your family knows that. Who do you think would have problems with this bonding? Your Mom, make her understand the time when everyone needed you including her. You said you are the only daughter and you have always been pampered. On what basis you think your mom would go against you? Maybe you can make her realize how important is it for you to spend your entire life with one whom you love and who loves you genuinely. More importantly, when you have won the election and now people know you more, what guarantees that any Man your mom would think is suitable for you is willing to marry you just for you being YOU? Let your Mom know this.

I think with a bit of effort, you can convince your mother to let you marry him. Only she should know that her daughter is in the safe hands and the man she loves, is loyal to her daughter. :)

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abroad would just be the best thing but i cant move and leave the life i am living :(. i am 27, possessive like not in a bad way maybe concerned would be the right word. and argue just like couples do nothing serious :)

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ok 18 years I mean it could be even more so it's not too bad.
Maybe take your mom for a trip overseas explain to her and then get married overseas. Have 2 homes. The one in Pakistan where you do official work and one overseas where you and mrA or mr flowerfriend can be together and be spontaneous. Make sure it happens after the 2 daughters get married or there could be tension.

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So a man in his mid 40's in love with a 27 year old.......How old are his 2 married daughters?

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Ms FF if I was in your situation I'd take your true love and head overseas but live a separate existence in Pakistan. Its just easier and you can give a good image at home in Pakistan. No tension of people talking and all that.

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OMG :eek:
where r u taking urself ?
Get a life , get out of this soon as much as u can !
Thats wht I would say !

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Did he tell his daughters? what are their reactions? If you want to stay in politics, then you really need to think it over and maybe talk to your mom about it and get her advice. if you wanna move abroad and leave politics then go ahead with it. You are mature and educated

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From what I was able to make out of your post....this guy has been able to fill the void in your life which was caused by your father's death. Don't mistake it for love!

I am not saying it can't be love but you have to be very careful, think it thoroughly before making such an important decision of your life. Good-luck.

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wake up before its too late.

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^
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what should i do! fairy tale or nightmare

The bhuttos came to mind when i was reading your story i dnt knw why.. Maybe the politics etc

Firstly condolences on the loss of ur father may Allah swt bless his soul ameen

And secondly are you sure this is love? Hes got daughters who r married your quite young 18 years is a huge gap! R u sure this is what you want? If his daughters are a similar age to you dont think theyl be too pleased