Flash Fiction # 382 -- Fork in the Road (Drabble)

One way led to power, wealth, and fame.  People would adore him, but only from afar.  A person in that position could never trust people since most would actually be attracted to his position rather than him.The other way led to peace, contentment, and love -- but also to hardship, moments of despair, and much harder work just to make ends meet."I can't have the best of both?" he asked."No,"