Act
By: Madame Kasumi
A Dimondshipping Tale
She loved him. That what she kept telling herself, anyway. When He suggested that they get married at age 20 she couldn't be more ecstatic. But that was back then she truly had loved him. When She wanted to be the one for him. But that was before all this Team Rocket stuff. She decided to turn a blind eye, however. Pretend she had no clue what he doing when he when out, ignoring the news, pretending all her husband did was lead a gym. It was hard, however, to ignore how big Team Rocket was getting. And how succesful it was too. Every day he had something new to give her. She excepted every Present with a grateful smile and a kiss, but she couldn't help thinking, in the back of her head, What was stolen to get this one? Every day her husband was on Cloud 9 caught up with Team Rockets succsess, but she was still on earth, In a saddened depressed state. Eventually, he noticed, and moved the whole family of two (And Ash, in a way.) from there Mansion in Celidon to a two story house in Pallet. That helped a little. She got to know the neighbors and have little get togethers with them, but it only helped a little. What really helped, however, was the arrival of Ashton S. Ketchem. Her husband stayed home more often and took care of Ash and her like Team Rocket never existed and again, Her love for him was refilled. Eventually, Though, He went back to work and left Ash to her. Every day, he brought stuff to Ash like pasifiers, Blankets, even a stuffed Squirtal. She was so happy, she forgot to think about where the gifts came from. Ash steadily grew and he played with Gary Oak while She talked with his parents. For a few years there, She was as happy as a shellder. But all good things must come to an end and eventually she was dropped once again. At age 5, Her husband started to take Ash to work. Ash stared to become quieter, less rambunctious, more reserved. When Playing with Gary or Leaf, he became meaner, and it would end with the play mate in tears and Ash apologizing profusely. It broke her heart. Then one night, he skipped supper.
"Mommy, I don't feel good right now." Ash told her one night. "Im gonna go to bed early, 'kay?" He didn't wait for an answer as he pushed his chair away from the table and went to bed. Later as she was going to bed, she heard little sobs coming from behind the closed door. She went inside the room to see her only son crying in his bed. He looked so alone. Somewhat like she felt.
"Ash, Honey? Whats wrong?" She asked as she sat down on the side of his bed.
"Mommy, why did you marry Daddy?"
"Because I love him."
"Why?" He had her stumped. Why DID she love him? she wondered as his big brown eyes stared a hole into her broken heart.
"Because he Loves me." She responded, hoping she was right.
"Mommy?"
"Yes, dear?"
"I don't wanna go to work with Daddy any more 'Kay?"
"Yes sweetie." She kissed him on the fore head wispered, "Good night." into his ear and waited till he fell asleep to leave. Sure she loved Giovanni, but Delia knew in her heart it was just a act, a mask, a play,Made for there one and only son. A play directed by Her spouse, and she was cast in the main role. Sure it was hard to keep the act strong some days, but For Ash it was worth it.