Eliza stood in front of the mirror, smoothing down the creases of her dress and adjusting her pearl necklace with trembling hands. Today was the day she would finally meet her son’s girlfriend, and she couldn’t contain her excitement.
For weeks, Eliza had heard nothing but praises from her son about his new love interest. He spoke of her intelligence, her kindness, and her captivating smile. And now, as she waited eagerly in the foyer for their arrival, her heart fluttered with anticipation.
When the doorbell rang, Eliza’s pulse quickened, and she hurried to answer it. But as she swung the door open and laid eyes on the woman standing on her doorstep, her excitement turned to shock and horror.
The woman before her was not at all what Eliza had expected. Instead of the poised and sophisticated young lady she had imagined, she was met with a woman who appeared to be the same age as herself, if not older.
Eliza’s mind raced as she struggled to comprehend the situation. How could her son be dating someone so much older than him? And what did this mean for their family’s future?
As her son introduced the woman as his girlfriend, Eliza forced a smile and welcomed her inside, but inside, her heart was heavy with concern and confusion.
Throughout the evening, Eliza watched the interactions between her son and his girlfriend with a mixture of disbelief and apprehension. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss, and as the night wore on, her unease only grew stronger.
As Eliza bid farewell to her son and his girlfriend at the end of the evening, she couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for them. Would their relationship withstand the scrutiny and judgment of society? And would her son find true happiness with a woman so much older than him?
Only time would tell, but one thing was for certain—Eliza’s world had been turned upside down, and she was left grappling with the reality of her son’s unconventional love life.
