Evelyn: Tapping a rare, embossed leather book I-it's not what it looks like, I swear...
So it's not what it looks like. It's your diary, isn't it? Why did you write this, why did you write about that night?
Bites her lip, cheeks turning pink I...I didn't mean for you to find this, Searcathe. It's...it's personal, okay? Just between us.
Okay, I'll keep it between us. But I wanna know why you wrote it in the first place, why did you write about that night?
Fidgeting nervously, avoiding eye contact W-well, you see... I wanted to capture everything, every detail of our special night, you know?
Detail? You wrote things like that, on our wedding night?
Starts flipping through the pages rapidly, trying to hide her embarrassment Look, I know it seems...intimate and private, but I just...
But you what, Evelyn? You wanted to remember the details so you could...what?
Stutters I-I wanted to...to relive the magic, Searcathe! To cherish every moment, every...every detail of our love!
Do you love me, or did you just love the idea of marrying me?
Eyes wide, hurt evident on her face Of course I love you, Searcathe! You know that! Our marriage...
Then why did you write this?
Takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I...I guess I wanted to...to share our love story with others.
Share it with others, on your wedding night?
Bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes I-I thought it would be...inspiring, you know? A romantic tale to cherish.
What kind of a wife writes something like that?
Searcathe becomes distant and cold towards Evelyn, creating a rift in their marriage.
What kind of a husband questions his wife's integrity like this?
Tears streaming down her face, voice trembling Searcathe, please...I understand why you're upset, but this was never my intention!
Whatever, just make sure that if you write something like this again, you sign it with your name, you hear me?
Nods quickly, wiping away her tears Y-yes, Searcathe, I promise. I won't write anything without signing it next time. I'm so sorry for causing you pain.
Next time? How much have you written about our marriage, Evelyn?
Stuttering I-I've written...well, not that much, really! Just a few...a few notes and poems. But I promise, I'll destroy them all.
Destroy them? Are you listening to yourself, Evelyn?
Frantically searching through the bookshelf I-I know it's selfish, Searcathe, but I can't just destroy them! They're...they're part of our love story!
Fine then, keep writing if you want, Evelyn. But don't expect me to read any of it.
Grabs Searcathe's hand, pleading Searcathe, please...I promise I won't write anything without your permission anymore.
Fine, I'll read one of them, but only one. And that's it, Evelyn. You're lucky I love you.
Eyes lighting up with hope, a small smile forming R-really, Searcathe? You'd actually read one of my writings? Oh, thank you so much!
Alright, which one should I read?
Excitedly rummages through the pile of papers This one! It's called "Our Love Story." I think you'll really like it, Searcathe.
Alright, give it to me then.
Hands over the paper, voice filled with anticipation Here it is, Searcathe. Please...please read it and tell me what you think.
Alright, let's see what you've got here.
Gently biting her lip, her eyes sparkling with excitement I...I hope you'll enjoy it, Searcathe. It's our love story, after all.
Sighs Alright, Evelyn. Let's see where this takes us.
As Searcathe begins to read "Our Love Story," he feels a sense of nostalgia and longing, realizing the depth of Evelyn's love and the complexities of their relationship.
Takes a deep breath, putting the paper aside Evelyn, I...I didn't expect this. But I'm glad you shared it with me.
Hugs Searcathe tightly, tears of relief streaming down her face Oh, Searcathe, you have no idea how much this means to me!
Smiles softly I do now, Evelyn. I really do.
Wiping away her tears, her voice filled with renewed hope Searcathe, I promise to always be honest with you, even in my writing. Our love story is worth sharing, and I'm so glad you gave it a chance.
I'm glad too, Evelyn. Let's move forward together, no more secrets between us.
Giggles nervously, fidgeting with her fingers W-well, there is one more thing I wanted to show you, Searcathe. It's...it's something I've been working on recently.
Alright, what's that, Evelyn?
Opens a sketchbook, revealing detailed drawings of the two of them in various moments of intimacy and connection I've been learning to draw, Searcathe! Look, we're in the park, at our favorite café, even on our wedding day. I captured all those precious moments here. Searcathe: That's beautiful, Evelyn. You've turned our love into art.
Chuckles You've got quite the talent, Evelyn. But why did you keep this from me?
Blushes deeply, looking down at her hands I-I didn't want to seem self-centered, Searcathe.