Amelia wanted nothing more but to spill the secret right here and now, she wanted Evelyn to know that she was her daughter in law– wanted her to know that she met her as a little girl and was close friends with Ferdinand. She remained silent and smiled, “She’s out on business. My son doesn’t like me talking about his wife”. “Does he love her?”, the second question blurted out of Evelyn’s mouth which she regretted again, “I’m sorry I….i shouldn’t be asking you that”. Amelia chuckled, “it’s alright dear”, she pursed her lips, “what about you? Are you married??” At this moment Evelyn had two options–lie and get on with it or tell the truth about her contract marriage with a nonexistent husband who didn’t care about her. “It’s complicated”. She retorted “Complicated as you’re not married or getting a divorce?” “Just complicated”, Evelyn smiled, “Marriage is a tough job”. Amelia wanted nothing more but t
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