He Said I Was a Mistake… 💔 | Slow English Story For Listening (Level A2)

I have to study every single night. I want to make Dad proud of me. I cannot make any mistakes. Dad only loves perfect scores on tests. It is very hard, Charlie. But the math [music] test is tomorrow. >> [laughter] >> You are my perfect princess, Anna. You deserve all the best things. Leo is doing it again. He completely ignores our poor little boy. I did it. I got a perfect score on my difficult math test. A perfect 100. Dad will be so happy. He will finally hug me. Daddy, you are finally home. >> [laughter] >> Is that giant box for me? Of course it is for you, my beautiful perfect princess. Open it right now. He did not even look at me. Am I just invisible to him? Daddy, it is so heavy. I can see something beautiful. A brand new expensive tablet. Dad only gives Anna perfect things. Oh my goodness. Thank you so much, Daddy. You are the best father in the world. Hello, Dad. I got a perfect score on my very difficult math test today. Not right now, Peter. Can you not see I am busy celebrating with your sister? But Dad, I studied every single night for a whole week to make you proud. >> [snorts] >> Put the paper on the kitchen table and go clean your messy bedroom. It is just a stupid math test to him. I will never be good enough. Yes, Dad. I will go clean my room right now. I cannot stay quiet anymore. Leo is hurting Peter too much this time. How could you do that to Peter? He worked so hard on that math test. It is just a stupid math test. Anna deserves a special reward today, Emma. Hmm. Look at her. She does not even care about Peter's sad, broken heart. Anna did not even do anything. You buy her expensive gifts every single week. I make the money in this house. So, I decide who gets the gifts. You are completely destroying that little boy's heart. You treat Peter like garbage. Stop being so dramatic, Emma. Let us just enjoy this beautiful afternoon in peace. He is breaking our family apart. I must stop this toxic behavior tonight. The kids finally go to sleep. But the dark house is full of angry tension. I am so sick and tired of your disgusting favoritism, Leo. You are a terrible father to Peter. You treat him so badly. Keep your voice down. I am a great father. I provide everything. [music] You provide for Anna. You look at Peter like you absolutely hate him. Because he is exactly like your side of the family. He is weak and annoying. How dare you speak about your own son that way? He loves you. >> [sighs] >> He is always in my way. He always ruins my happy time with Anna. You have to treat them equally. They are both your children, Leo. You want the truth? Anna was planned. Peter was a massive mistake. I told you THIS WOULD HAPPEN. YOU NEVER listen to me. I can't do this anymore. Oh, no. Did someone hear that terrible thing I just said? >> [sighs] >> Oh my god. >> [gasps] >> Peter, my sweet baby. How long have you been standing there? I am sorry I ruined your perfect life, Dad. I am just a mistake. You just broke your young son's heart forever, Leo. I hope you are very happy. What have I done? I completely destroyed my own beautiful boy with cruel words. The next morning, the bright house is completely silent and incredibly tense. I have to fix this mistake. I must apologize to him right now. Peter, please look at me. I was very angry last night. I said terrible things. You do not have to lie to me anymore, Dad. I finally understand the truth. No, Peter. You must listen to me right now. I am so incredibly sorry. It makes perfect sense now. Why you never look at me. Why you hug Anna. Please [snorts] stop saying that. You are my beautiful son. I love you so much, Peter. You do not love me. You love Anna. She is your perfect princess. >> [music] >> Peter, please unfold the picture. You are [snorts] breaking my heart right now. I am just a mistake, Dad. And mistakes are supposed to be thrown away. Get up from the floor, Leo. Your tears will not fix his broken heart today. I will not let him hurt my sweet boy ever again. I must protect Peter. Emma, please. What are you doing with that blue bag? Where is Peter going? We are here, Arthur. Let us go get our grandson away from that toxic house. I called my parents, Leo. Peter is going to stay with them for a while. I trusted this man to love my grandson. I was completely wrong. Oh, my poor sweet boy. Grandma is here now. >> [snorts] >> You are very safe. Please, Arthur. Let me explain everything to you. It was a massive mistake. I will come see you tomorrow, Peter. Be a very good boy. They are really gone. I destroyed my family with my own angry words. >> [snorts] >> Why is the house so quiet today? Where is everybody? Peter is not in his messy bed. He is always awake early. Daddy, where is Peter? I wanted to show him my new game. He went to stay with Grandpa, [music] Anna. I made him very sad. >> [snorts] >> This stupid machine is not fun without my little brother. I must see my son. I have to make things right today. He will not let me inside easily. I deserve this harsh punishment. You cannot see him today, Leo. He needs to heal from your cruel words. Please, Arthur. I brought his favorite toy. Let me just talk to him. He looks so safe with them. I am the bad monster outside. Drink this warm [music] chocolate, my sweet boy. You are totally safe here with [music] us. It is so warm here. >> [sighs] >> I made this little wooden bird just for you today, Peter. He is very brave. Thank you, Grandpa. I love him very much. Grandpa, how do you make the rough wood so incredibly smooth [music] and beautiful? He does not yell when I make [music] a mistake. He just helps me fix it. You have to be very patient, Peter. Good things always take a lot of time. I am not in his way at all. Grandpa actually wants me right [music] here. You have great hands, my boy. You are a natural builder, >> [music] >> just exactly like me. I tried to buy his love with expensive gifts. I was completely wrong. Money cannot buy a happy family. Only [snorts] time and deep patience can fix this. I am a terrible father. I threw away the best thing I ever had. >> [music] >> I must build something real. I have to prove my love to him today. I will not give up, Peter. I will fix my massive mistake tonight. I will make a beautiful wooden boat for Peter today. Just like Grandpa. >> [snorts] [sighs and gasps] >> I must finish this wooden boat tonight. I will never stop trying. My hands hurt so much. But I must finish his small wooden boat. Peter, I am incredibly sorry. I hope you will like this ugly little boat. >> [sighs] >> The cold morning sun slowly rises. The exhausted father finally falls completely asleep. >> [music] >> Emma walks into the kitchen. She stops completely when she sees the huge, messy table. What is all this yellow wood? Leo never makes a dirty mess like this. He made a boat for Peter. He actually hurt his own hands for him. You are finally trying to be a real father, Leo. >> [snorts] >> A very good father. Daddy finally wakes up. The warm morning sun shines brightly into the quiet kitchen. She is not angry anymore. She made me hot coffee and covered me. Go bring our sweet boy home, Leo. You are finally ready today. The silver car stops at Grandpa's house again. This time, everything is very different. I am incredibly terrified, but I must face him. I cannot run away again. Why is he back here today? I told him to stay far away. You finally used your own hands, Leo. That is a very [music] good start today. Come inside the warm house. Our boy is waiting for you in the living room. >> [music] >> He looks so peaceful [singing] now. I am so Peter, I am incredibly sorry for everything I said. I love you so much. Daddy is crying very hard today. >> [sighs] >> And his hand is completely wrapped in white cloth. I made this tiny boat for you. It is very ugly, just like my mistakes. You hurt your own hand just to make a toy for me, Daddy? Grandpa's bird is perfect. But Daddy's boat is made entirely for me. I really love it, Daddy. It is the best boat in the whole world. >> [sighs] [snorts] [gasps] >> I will never ever leave you again. You are my beautiful, perfect boy. Our broken family is finally healing today. The terrible storm is completely over. Thank you for everything, Grandma. I will come visit you again very soon. Take good care of our boy, Leo. You are a very good father today. We are finally going home. The ugly boat makes me so incredibly happy. Look, Mommy. Daddy's silver car is finally back. Peter is home right now. I missed you so much, Peter. I do not want to play alone anymore. Welcome back home, Leo. >> [music] >> You did a really wonderful job today with our sweet boy. He is finally the brave, good man I always knew he [music] could be. Daddy made this tiny wooden boat just for me, Anna. He even hurt his hand. It is a very cool boat, Peter. Let us go play inside right now. Leo quietly opens the bedroom door. His sweet boy is looking at the sad picture. [music] I folded myself out of this family. But Daddy wants me back now. May I sit here with you, Peter? We need to fix this old picture together. The deep [music] scar will always stay there. But we >> Look, Peter. I brought all my favorite colorful crayons for us to use tonight. My big sister wants to draw with me today. I am so incredibly happy. >> [laughter] >> We are finally a real happy family today, Leo. Everything is so perfectly [music] fine. Many bright, happy months passed quickly. The small broken family grows incredibly strong together. I almost lost everything. But now my beautiful family is perfectly whole. Daddy. Come outside right now. We are playing a very fun game. I am coming right now, my fast little runner. LET US GO OUTSIDE. >> [laughter] >> THE BRIGHT summer sun shines warmly on the beautiful green grass today. >> [laughter] [laughter] >> Catch the red ball, Peter. You are very tall up there today. >> [screaming] [cheering] >> We finally learned how to truly love each other without buying expensive [music] things. Grandpa and Grandma are finally here. They brought a warm, sweet pie. Yay! I am coming to get a big hug right now, Grandpa. You kept your promise, Leo. Our beautiful [music] boy is completely happy again. Your family looks incredibly beautiful today, Emma. The hard storm is over. Here is a very big slice for you, my sweet little brother. >> [music] [snorts] [music] >> Daddy, watch my fast wooden boat swim in the cold water now. Be very careful near the wet rocks, Peter. It is slippery here. Look, Daddy. My strong, ugly boat is finally swimming completely by itself. Thank you for teaching me how to be a real good father. I love all of you so incredibly much. We are the best family. The happy family is finally whole again. The end of our story.