25- Freedom?

He parked the car in the parking lot of the mansion and took her to his house.

Opening the door, he turned on the light and watched Aira enter his space.

"Is this where you live away from that house?" she asked.

"Yes. I can't stand being in that place. Honestly, I was shocked when your mom and brother told me that was the house you want. But, I wanted this to be a surprise."

"It was a surprise. I guess I am more shocked than you think I like that place you picked. That's not me, and it won't be me." She shrugged.

"They lied to you."

"Our families tried to mold us into who they thought and want we should be."

"But in fact, it's not. We are better than that, right?" She clasped her hands together, and when she saw his large wedding photo, he understood. "You've blown it up, I mean make it bigger."

"A-and framed. It was the best and worst day of my life. Good and bad memories."

"Why?"

"I want you, but I can't have you. You're near yet so far to hold. We are together but like stran