After a few snapshots, Maria chuckled and softly said, “Okay, I think that’s plenty.” It was a familiar thing for her; she liked being in photos but quickly felt self-conscious if the spotlight lingered too long. James, recognizing her discomfort, smiled warmly and put the camera away, well-versed in his wife’s subtle cues.
“She has no idea how beautiful she is,” James thought. But perhaps that was part of her charm. He eagerly picked up the polaroids, waiting for them to develop. When they did, he excitedly grabbed them, but his excited expression quickly turned to worry as he looked at the first picture.