My December Darling

by Lauren Asher

It didn’t take me long to realize I was dating Aiden for all the wrong reasons, especially in the hope of appeasing my mother,

Why does she need to appease her mother though?

Most people in town call Catalina an ice queen, but everyone has a melting point.

“Show off.” I frown.

Cute flirting

I wasn’t sure if it would turn into anything, and deep down, a small part of me had hoped it might.

Uh oh

but she never had the heart or self-confidence to tell me, let alone him.

Then that's her own fault

Regardless of what they have planned, it’s clear that I’m not invited to be part of it.

The relationship he has with his parents is sad

“What are you doing here?”

Now i see the greys reference in the dedication

Sometimes, I wish my mom would try a little harder with me, but instead, she always gives up at the first sign of adversity.

I want to know more about her relationship with her mom