Yug sat at the dining table, his spoon untouched, eyes glistening with unshed tears. Ishita sensed his turmoil and shot Rohan a pleading look. Rohan remained resolute.

As a practicing cardiologist, Rohan had always envisioned Yug following in his footsteps. But Yug’s heart lay elsewhere. Without saying a word, Yug stood up and retreated to his room.

Ishita broke the suffocating silence. "Rohan, you need to understand. This is Yug's life and his decision. He's no longer a child. If he's not interested in medicine, we should not force him."

Rohan's voice was firm. "He has my genes. He'll be an excellent doctor. Right now, he's just nervous. He'll come around."

Ishita's tone was gentle but determined. "He has my genes too. Remember, I am a gold medallist in Accounts."

Rohan’s frustration bubbled over. "What are you trying to say?"

"I'm saying," Ishita replied, her voice calm and steady, "that we should let him choose his own path."

"He topped his school in the 10th standard. He can excel in any field. Why not science?" Rohan argued.

"Because his heart is set on commerce," Ishita responded, her eyes unwavering.

Rohan stormed out, while Ishita followed Yug to his room.

She found him at his study table, drawing a circle that grew larger with each pass of his pencil. She sat beside him, and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"Mom," Yug whispered, "I don't want to become a doctor. I've always dreamt of being a chartered accountant. Why can't dad understand?"

Ishita was silent for a moment, then spoke softly. "I understand, my child. I'm with you."

"But dad wants me to take science," Yug said, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

"Tomorrow, you have to fill the form," Ishita reminded him gently. "Make your own decision."

Yug looked up; his eyes filled with doubt. "What about dad?"

"You don't have to please anyone," Ishita reassured him. "Right now, he can't accept it. But he will, in time."

The next day, Yug chose commerce.

Rohan was visibly upset, and a strained silence hung between father and son.

Ishita, the bridge between them, planned a picnic in the following days. Slowly, the rift began to mend.

A Few Years Later:

Yug walked on the stage, to receive the gold medal for accounts in graduation. The applause was thunderous, and Rohan couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

Yug topped the Chartered Accountant exam in India, a remarkable achievement that brought tears to Ishita's eyes and a proud smile to Rohan's face.

Yug was featured among the top 50 entrepreneurs of India, a testament to his hard work, determination, and the choice he made to follow his passion.

The father-son bond had grown stronger through this journey, and Rohan learned that sometimes, letting go is the key to true success.

Rohan was a proud father, who realized the value of that timely right decision. He was content, seeing his son thrive in a field he loved.