Pretension

It’s fun to watch kids while they pretend to sleep to get away from scolding, to watch them act sad as they don't get the toys they demand for. It’s adorable because we know it’s all done with cute intentions that are so important for them. As we grow, learn more and be aware of things around, we lose the innocence but the pretension remains. Intentions change but the assertion to be truthful and real is more.

It happens often now that I watch him lie; hear him narrate stories that have different versions, experience the fake feelings he portrays. But I never confront, may be because I don't want to hear more lies from him or maybe I want to see how far he can go with all his fake stories.

I wonder why people claim to be something they are not. Is it so difficult to remain simple? At times it is hilarious and there are times when it is painful and unbearable. All I need to do is learn to live with it and laugh every time I watch him lie.