Hence, when he met Pearl, he had fallen not just in love... he had fallen into the possibility of having a family, a future, a home.
Pearl, despite the slight age gap of almost seven to eight years between them, felt drawn to Keith as well, attracted by his sincerity and the security he provided.
Pearl's parents had objected vigorously. They accused him of grooming because of the age difference, protested loudly, and refused to bless their marriage.
But over time, when they saw how devoted Keith was... how he never once crossed a line, how he respected Pearl more than anything, they slowly let go of their prejudice.
And gradually, Keith built beautiful memories with Pearl. She became his refuge, his dream, the blood relative he never had, the wife he wished to cherish for the rest of his life.
Before Pearl, Keith had never touched any woman.
Not even when fame had brought countless temptations.
