Married By Contract

llman's sleek car navigated through the bustling streets. The destination was not a lavish event or

lamour behind. The skyscrapers gradually gave way to residential neighborhoods, and the

d nervousness in Gregg's demeanor. It was evident that the visit held a

e an old friend. Pictures adorned the walls, capturing moments of a family's journey through the ye

waited them. Her eyes brightened as she saw he

embrace him. Gregg returned the embrace, a genuine affection evident in his eye

's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Allman."Eleanor's eyes twinkled with

ed between Gregg and Alicia. The atmosphere held a sense of ant

ay. They both bowed their heads to Eleanor, Gregg and then Alicia who was new there. Alic

intuition, delicately inquired about their relationship, her eyes holding a subtle plea.

dmitted with a chuckle. "He's a successful man, but a

leanor's words. "I understand. Life can be bus

"You deserve happiness, my son. Don't let the de

nerability he rarely revealed, but in Eleanor's presence, he seemed more than just a b

painting a vivid picture of the boy he once was. Alicia listened, captiva

yes shifting between Gregg and Alicia. "There's a connection that goes

d whom she missed a lot. Could it be Gregg? She glanced at the pictures on the wall but there w

me, she doesn't even looks like her Friend's Mum. Maybe it was because Gre

ried to" He wrapped his arms around Alicia's shoulder. Only her Dad did that with

arry on with the act because she wouldn't

is Mum, he didn't tell her he got married. " You got married?" Eleanor was Shocked. Alicia Became scared. W

y" Eleanor laughed excitedly. " You aren't going to die now, Mum" Gregg Giggled. " You're welco

mise to take good care of him" Alicia smiled. " That's

Eleanor farewell. As they stepped out into the fading daylig

accept this. Her exclamation scared me to the bones" She Chuckled. " Well, My mum's that way. But she can't disagree wit

of a relationship between her a