Befor Laura could speak a word Ana was dabbing blush on her cheeks until they turned as red as a tomatoe.

"What Ana!stop it!!""No I will certainly not,one chance Laura one chance "Ana brought her face too close to Lauraline's who looked baffled."Oh don't you act fool you know exactly what I am talking about"

"I do not and you better tell me what this is for or else"She said in a stern manner.

Ana frowned like a teacher who had failed to teach a child basic maths."Alright,since you are so clueless then let me explain-You look pretty,James fall in love with you,You both live happily ever after like Cindrella and prince charming so easy even Mallory gets it"

Lauraline was about to say something but before she could protest Amy said"Laura,can you not understand?your father has trouble being the only parent of two daughters and he wants you to have a better life"

Laura did like James but she was too young,only 18.She wanted to say that she is not ready for marrying and wanted to stand up for herself but before she can she spotted her father leaning against the door frame and aproached them both.

"Lauraline"He began"What Amy says is true,why are you complaining.A rich husband and a nice family-what else can a girl ever want"He cupped her cheeks in his arm with tearful eyes.

"I am not complaining father-Am I a weight to you?"The last six words came heavy and with great pain.

The middle aged man gasped and pulled her daughter in a strong hug.
"That is not true Laura,how can you say that!?I love you the most,do you know how much pain it will bring me to see you leave"he pulled apart."I want you to be happy-that is all"

Lauraline forced a smile and reassured her father that she understands."And besides I am not marrying you right now I will make sure James and you have plenty of time for before wedding romancing.Her father winked and Ana gave no effort to supress her giggles.Her father left and Ana went back to the closet still in giggles.

"A nice husband,rich family what else can I want."Laura felt silly for thinking of working.You can educate a woman but only men can go outside to work,it is so simple(Early belief,not mine).Laura looked at the ceiling and wandered why is the world so unfair to a girl.