Because I Want To

I was listening to a conversation the other day between my receptionist and one of my doctors. They were discussing the purchase of a bridesmaid dress. My doctor, who is the bride, was saying that she was going to pay for her sister in law's dress because she was short on money. My receptionist kept asking her why she needed to do that. The conversation went like this:

• D: I am buying her the dress.
• R: Why do you have to buy it?
• D: She has no money.
• R: You don't have much money either.
• D: She is unemployed.
• R: Then tell her not to be in the bridal party.
• D: But I want her there.
• R: Then tell her to start saving.
• D: She really has no money.
• R: That's not your problem.
• D: Yes it is.
• R: It shouldn't be.

At this point I got up from my seat. First of all, it is no one's business what another person does. Second of all I had heard enough.  I walked over to the doctor and said, "Look into the receptionist's eyes and repeat after me". She looked up at me to hear what she should say. "Now say, BECAUSE I WANT TO!". She repeated those words. I looked at the receptionist and said, " Do not say another word". I told the doctor that she did not have to validate any decision she makes and I was surprised that she did. She shook her head and smiled. The conversation ended.