Is their relationship real? Does Vanessa really love him, or is she infatuated with him? What about Vanessa's darker side?

I write long and detailed stories that are mostly interracially motivated. I have never been able to write small stories well; I like the how, when, and where. Most of my female characters are independent and strong-minded. I hope most of my readers will leave comments and tell me what they think so I can improve.