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Not long ago, we celebrated my sister-in-law’s birthday. Alina has never been warm towards me, and the feeling has been mutual. All our relatives gathered for the occasion: grandparents, nieces, and the birthday girl herself. Every single one congratulated my husband on his sister’s birthday and expressed admiration for his supposed generosity.
We accepted the congratulations with my husband, but couldn’t make sense of it. We held an envelope with a £100 gift, which seemed fine, if not exactly generous. The real surprise came when my mother-in-law started congratulating the birthday girl.
“Mark, your sister’s birthday is today. She’s still single and without support, so as her older brother, you must look after her and ensure her safety. You’re the owner of two flats now, so you should give one to Alina.”
Everyone started clapping, and I nearly fell off my chair in disbelief at the audacity. But that wasn’t the end.
“Big brother, you’ll give me the one in the new building, right? When can I move in?” Alina chimed in.
My husband and I do have two properties – one I inherited from my grandmother, which we fixed up and currently rent out. The rent goes towards our mortgage on the new flat, where we actually live. My husband has no claim to my inherited flat, which I’ve always planned to leave to our child – certainly not my sister-in-law.
“Forget it – the flat we’re renting is mine, and the one you’re dreaming of is our home,” I said.
“My dear, you’re mistaken,” my mother-in-law replied, “because you’re my son’s wife, and everything you have is shared property under his management.”
“I’ve no objection to you helping your sister, but don’t touch my property,” I added. “Mark, do you have something to say?”
“My love, you and I will earn more and buy another flat – let’s gift one to Alina, it is her birthday after all,” Mark insisted.
“Are you serious?” I asked. “If it ever comes to that, you can give your sister a share of our flat – but only after we file for divorce!”
“How dare you speak to your husband like that? If you want a divorce, you’ll have one!” his mother scoffed. “Son, you should pack and come home – you, my dear, are simply nasty and greedy!”
After those words, I left that mad house, unwilling to stay amongst people who think they can dispose of my property as they please. Youre the big brother, so youve got to help your little sister out. You own two flats give her one!
