KIA
While being married to Ares brought me happiness, I remained somewhat oblivious to the deeper meaning of marriage beyond our shared love and commitment. I grappled with certain expectations and wondered about our roles as husband and wife. What did it truly mean to "be a wife"? Then it dawned on me: being a wife could be defined in any way I chose.
Although societal norms occasionally puzzled me, I was confident that Ares and I would shape our marriage as we journeyed through life together. Questions arose: Would we open a joint bank account? Purchase a home? Perhaps even consider adopting a child? Yet, our union had only spanned two years, and now four months had elapsed.
On this particular evening, as we enjoyed chicken adobo, I paused mid-meal, setting my spoon and fork aside, an
