Elaborate Act

Maria could barely contain her joy and pride as she watched her son hop down from the car, looking all smart and dazzling in his well-fitted white blazer.

Blaze hurried around the car to the other rear door and opened it up for his slightly timid wife, to the admiration of his grandparents. He extended his right hand towards Amelia, a breathtaking smile framing his handsome face, leaving him second-guessing whether this was real or all pretend.

Although a part of her yearned for this whole experience to be real, the other realistic part of her didn't see a future with him. He was simply too unstable, ruthless and arrogant. Moreover, she wanted kids and he had made it abundantly clear that he didn't want any.