
The Forbidden Feast
By Adelia

12 Aug, 2023

In the quiet town of Arcadia, resided two brothers known for their unique bond. The older one was Teddy, and the younger one was named Billy.

The brothers were inseparable, sharing everything from secrets to interests. However, there was one thing they differed in immensely: their taste buds.

Teddy was an ardent lover of spicy food, hot sauce being his favorite. Billy, on the other hand, had a sweet tooth and loved candies more than anything.

Their mother often had a hard time preparing meals that catered to both tastes. The family dinners often ended up being a battle of preferences.

One night, their mother decided to make a crispy chicken for dinner. It was neither sweet nor spicy - a neutral ground.

The whiff of the chicken roasting in the oven filled the entire house. Both Teddy and Billy waited eagerly, their mouths watering.

When their mother served the crispy chicken, something strange happened. Billy, who usually disliked anything that wasn't sweet, took a liking to the chicken.

He relished each bite, his face glowing with delight. He ate more than he usually did, leaving just a single piece for Teddy.

Teddy, who had been looking forward to the chicken, felt a pang of disappointment as he watched his brother devour the feast.

He did not say anything that night but a seed of resentment had been planted, and Teddy's desire for crispy chicken grew into an obsession.

The following weeks saw Teddy trying to cook crispy chicken himself. He experimented with different recipes but none matched the one their mother had made.

As his attempts failed, his resentment towards Billy grew. The craving for the chicken began to overshadow the love for his brother.

One day, Teddy decided to make a strange proposal to Billy - a game where the winner would get the last piece of the crispy chicken.

Billy, always up for a game, agreed without a second thought. The game was hide and seek.

Teddy's plan was to lock Billy up until he finished the chicken. He felt a strange sense of satisfaction as he thought about it.

The game started, and Billy ran to hide. Teddy started counting, his mind filled with thoughts of crispy chicken.

After counting to ten, Teddy started looking for Billy. He found him hiding in the tool shed and locked him inside.

Teddy then rushed to the kitchen and started eating the crispy chicken, his face filled with sadistic pleasure.

As he finished his chicken, he suddenly remembered Billy. He felt a pang of guilt and raced to the tool shed.

To his relief, Billy was safe. He unlocked the shed and tried to justify his actions to a visibly upset Billy.

Billy was not angry but hurt. He couldn't understand how his brother could value a piece of chicken over him.

This incident widened the rift between the brothers. They stopped sharing secrets and their tastes seemed more divided than ever.

Teddy realized his mistake. He understood how his obsession had led him to hurt his little brother. He made up his mind to make amends.

He decided to give up eating chicken altogether. He also made an effort to appreciate Billy's choices and started sharing sweets with him.

It took time, but Teddy's sincere efforts paid off. Billy finally forgave him, and their bond was restored.

The two brothers learned a valuable lesson: no craving or desire is worth the distance it creates between loved ones.

Teddy and Billy, once again, became the inseparable pair they used to be. Their mother was relieved that harmony was restored in their home.

Their story became a legend in the town of Arcadia, teaching everyone about the importance of love over personal desires.

From then on, whenever the smell of crispy chicken wafted in the town, people would remember the story of the two brothers and their forbidden feast.

And as for Teddy and Billy, they no longer needed a piece of chicken to remember the lesson they learned. Their bond was a constant reminder of that.

So, the tale of the forbidden feast ended, leaving behind a lesson of love and understanding that outweighed any desire.