Rebellion

EXPECTATIONS, depicts the struggle between what we desire for ourselves and our familial obligations. This is personified by Chris and Matt Taylor, identical twins, who are trying to win their overbearing father,Robert, approval and acquire their trust funds. Their best friend and roommate, Aiden O’Boyle, left his family behind in Ireland to pursue a career in dance.

Robert:  My boys think I don’t know who they are. I do. All too well. I’m fully aware of their strengths and weaknesses.  That’s why I have been working for years to shape them into productive members of this family. They don’t like it. I know they want to rebel, but I won’t allow it.

 I spent decades building a life entirely different from my upbringing. My children had to continue it. They couldn’t do it without guidance. Their natures wouldn’t bring them to success. It has not been easy.  Matthew is highly intelligent, but unsure. He hasn’t ever enjoyed the business, but he still goes around expecting to. Business is not for one to enjoy. It’s to make money. He’ll learn. Already, he understands the power of money and he submits to it. Usually.

 The same cannot be said for Christopher. He’s competent enough when he cares to try. That’s it though. He has to care about whatever it is he’s doing and that’s not how life works. I often call him soft. By that, I mean, he’s overly emotional, caring. Unfortunately, he’s not submissive. You would think if I was plagued with a soft hearted son, at least he’d be more cautious. Not so. He’s the one most likely to defy me. He’s still under the impression he can survive without me. That opens the door for family ruin. It’s unacceptable to chance such a thing on childish whims.

For years I worried one day Christopher’s rebellious nature would rub off on his brother. I tried to separate them at the beginning of high school, but then they were both useless to me. No school work, no sports. There was only one other option. It became necessary to make sure they both knew rebellion would be far more painful than compliance. Most parents hit their children when they’re toddlers. I never once hit either of them, until they were 17. It wasn’t planned. I lost control, something I never do. Christopher and I were fighting about the fact that he broadcast his latest escapade for the whole world to see. It was inexcusable. My fist was pounding against his face before either of us could realize what happened. Neither of them expected it from me. Hell, I didn’t expect it from myself. It did the trick though.

They're close, but different. So, I gave them different purposes. Matthew I could mold. He listened when I taught him to run the business. So, that would be his responsibility. He’d manage as I instructed, as I’d been doing for a quarter of a decade. If he avoided his brother’s influence, in a few years time he could be where I am.

Neither of us will live forever. That’s where his brother would come in. Christopher would get married and have a son. Maybe put that damn soft side to some good use. Matthew would have a great deal of influence over the boy, seeing as the twins can’t stand to be apart. It’s perfect. With his personality, finding a wife shouldn’t be an issue.

The plan ensures the business empire will stay in the family for generations. What could go wrong?

Comments

[Francesca]

It was really interesting to hear their father's point of view. It's one thing to hear you describe him and quite another to read "his own" words. I will tell you, though, it makes him seem less like a monster and more like a human being that was shaped into an intolerant, insensitive, overbearing, tyrant by many experiences over many years. I still despise him, don't get me wrong, but I'm just a little more fascinated by him now. Thanks for posting!

By the way, I think EXPECTATIONS is the perfect title; it's simple and says everything it needs to say.

[Liz Borino]

I don't believe ANYONE starts out as a monster. That might just be my sunshine view of humanity though.The villain is often the most interesting character. The psychology of a person who snaps is often not that much different from mine and yours.

Thanks for reading!

[@peevishpenman]

Liz, I completely agree with you on that one with one exception...they're still jerks hahaha! Sorry, I'm being facetious.

This one is excellent.

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