An Early Engagement

“Wouldn’t we know if we could be a real married couple… if we did it?” At that single remark from her friend, Shirley faltered. After all, she was already struggling with the question of whether she and Damian, her fated fiancé since birth, could ever truly become a ‘real married couple’ rather than just friends. “Of course, we’ll become husband and wife.” Her kind and gentle fiancé would always say frustratingly naive things, completely unaware of her inner turmoil. “Then break off the engagement.” Her family gave her the chance to decide. “So, you’re saying your fiancé doesn’t feel like a man to you?” This man, who she didn’t even know, pierced through Shirley’s hesitations with st...