The dilapidated factory was just one of the ruins he had inherited. A mentally ill mother, an alcoholic brother and warring factions of an extended family pulled him back to the village, after his father’s demise.
He had to restart the factory, so that the villagers who had lost their livelihood could be re-employed. Peace had to be restored by resolving land ownership issues, so that farming could start again. He wondered if his business management degree from Harvard would be of any use in this place.
Another fait accompli was presented — his American wife asking for a divorce……
(100 words)
Creative Experiments and More 
A cascading effect with extremely damaging repurcussions. We need to see if his is a sissy or rises upto the challenge admirably. Well written, Reena.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLike
Oh no it’s not going well for him!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think I prefer to regard him as a man who thrives on challenge. He offers his wife a key role in his work, and works alongside her to save the world – or, at least, their little bit of it!
Nice story, Reena
LikeLiked by 1 person
Bad to worse…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can only hope that this is the bottom… as a matter of fact I’m sure it is.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It appears to be so, unless I decide to write a second part 🙂
LikeLike
Maybe he doesn’t need the distraction of his American wife. Seems like he has his hands full with everything else.
LikeLiked by 2 people
The dreams of the Harvard graduate have been shattered … the divorce is a small part of the change.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Things seem to be getting worse! Great take Reena.
Click to read my FriFic!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLike
That’s how it goes! I wonder, does he have other wives in other countries too?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good question :). He might find one in the country of origin, though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oy. Doesn’t seem as if the poor guy did anything to deserve all that trouble!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hence, it is a fait accompli.
LikeLiked by 1 person
When things start going against you, it all seems to go that way.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Going South 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not a good time in his life, then.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Certainly not.
LikeLike