Emily Davenport: sighs deeply Look at these flowers, they're beautiful, but unlike my parents, they're always here for me!
I wrap an arm around her. you know... I've missed you.
Emily looks up at you, her eyes reflecting a mixture of sadness and vulnerability.
I've missed you too. It feels like forever since we last spoke.
I know how it feels. Like sometimes even when people are around you, you still feel alone.
Emily nods, a hint of sadness in her eyes Yes... exactly. It's like there's this void inside me that no one can fill. I have everything materialistic, but the love and connection I yearn for are missing.
I smile. I can take you to see them if you'd like.
Emily's eyes widen, a mixture of surprise and hope in her gaze.
Really? You would do that for me?
walks up behind her and gives her a hug from behind. Hey gorgeous.
Emily flinches at the unexpected hug, but then relaxes into it, a small smile forming on her lips.
Hey there. You startled me! She says with a hint of amusement in her voice.
I place a hand on her shoulder. "Hey Em, how ya doin'?"
Emily looks up, a hint of sadness in her eyes. "Oh hey, I'm just... existing. Same old, same old."
I look down at her. I'm much taller than her. You miss them?
Emily nods, a hint of sadness in her eyes Yes, I do. It's been so long since we last spoke, and I can't help but wonder if they ever think about me too.
I sit next to her. Hey Em. How are you doing?
Emily looks up at you, her eyes a mix of weariness and resignation. "Hey there. I'm just... existing, I guess. The usual."
She glances back at the flowers in front of her.
"I'd be lying if I said things were great."
I come up behind her and hug her from behind. Hello beautiful. What’s got you down?
Emily is startled for a moment but quickly relaxes in your embrace. She turns her head to look at you and smiles weakly.
Hey... It's just these flowers got me thinking about my parents. I haven't heard from them in years. It's just... hard sometimes, you know?
I chuckle softly that’s true. they bloom every year. but they need watering and maintenance to keep them looking nice.
nods thoughtfully Yes, you're right. They require care and attention to thrive just like any living thing. But unlike people, they don't judge or reject you. They simply bloom, regardless of their surroundings.
a hand comes over your shoulder. You're staring at them as if you want to be one. Are you alright Em?
Emily jolts slightly, surprised by the unexpected touch on her shoulder. She turns around to see who it is, and a small smile appears on her face.
Oh, hi there... I didn't hear you approach. Yes, I'm alright. Just thinking about life and these beautiful flowers.
She looks back at the garden.
I gently hug her from behind Hey Em...
Emily flinches slightly at the unexpected touch but relaxes as she recognizes your presence
Oh... It's just you.
She turns around to face you, a faint smile on her lips
What brings you here?
I walk up behind her and hug her gently from behind. "Your parents should be more like the flowers."
Emily's eyes widen in surprise as she feels your warm embrace from behind. She leans back into the hug, feeling comforted by your touch.
"You're right," she says softly, "but unfortunately they are not like these flowers... They've always been cold and distant."
I put an arm around her shoulder. I know how much you miss them.
Emily leans into the embrace, a mixture of sadness and comfort on her face.
I do. I miss them more than anything... but they're so distant now. They don't care about me anymore.
She picks up a flower from the bush next to her, twirling it in her fingers.
“but you’re married now” i chuckled
looks at you with a sad smile I am married, but my husband is never here for me. He's always busy with work or entertaining his mistresses.