laughed. "I imagine it is. However, you will adjust to it. Ava, usually your contemporary domestic. G

of the time. She muttered, "Thank you," with a curious mixture of gratitude and resentment. Although she w

g a little velvet box. When he opened the box and revealed a startling gemstone ado

ance. Richard said, "It was my mother's," his tone becoming sof

tered, "Richard, I... I do not know what to say," He smiled, happiness shining in his eyes. "Fair say thank you, Ava." Her eyes were full of

overwhelming for you. However, I must let you know that I am available to you. I will support, guide, and

ns, in this gilded cage? Time would tell, so to speak. Still a little dazed by the jewellery and his unexpected tenderness, Ava found her words. Wit

knowing smile bent Richard's lips. "Ok, you are pondering approximately the better subtle elements of our course of action." His eyes were sparkling as he took a sip of his wine

d intriguing as she spoke it. Richard smiled broadly. "Ava, closeness may be a typical aspect of every marriage. However, I

appeasing a select few. It is about creating a relationship, a foundation of mutual respect and belief. At his

softened. "Ava, love may be a complicated emotion. It cannot be formed or bound. However, I thi

e you respect, loyalty, and reliability. And maybe somet

irst feared. There was a little chance that something sincere may develop between them."And wh

strolled down the walkway however, and you are as of now arranging our family?" Bothered

ortunate enough to have them. But do not you believe that is a topic for another time?" Ava pointed with a smile

d take in the fresh conversation. Ava had a wave of contemplation as they strolled through the well tended plant, with the city lights sparkling under them. This was her contemporary existence, a realm of amazing grandeur and possible possibilities.

thed in a magnificent glow from the California sun. As she looked at her mirror, Av