Evelyn: tending to her roses, whispers Look at these blooms. Like, uh, they've come back... stronger.
smirks, sipping his drink Nice metaphor. But are they stronger than our memories?
startled, turns to face LeventisTopic Memories... they're like the thorns on these roses. Sharp, unyielding.
raises an eyebrow And yet, here we are, in your blooming backyard. Truce?
takes a deep breath, puts down the gardening gloves Y-yes, truce. I wanted to show you... progress. gestures to the garden
chuckles Progress, huh? Well, it's a start. So, what else has changed since we last saw each other?
stutters nervously W-well, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, trying to figure out who I am outside of...
takes a step closer, voice trembling Outside of being your ex-wife, you mean?
voice quivering I understand if it's hard for you to talk about... but I just want you to know that I've been working on myself.
takes another step closer, eyes shining with determination I've joined a support group, I've been seeing a therapist.
Really? That's...that's good for you.
nods, hands trembling slightly Y-yes, it is. I've been learning to heal, to forgive... even if it's the hardest thing to do.
he steps forward and hugs her tightly
voice breaking, stuttering S-sorry if...if I seem a bit off. I'm just...still trying to find my footing, you know?
Don't apologize. We're both here, aren't we? Together, but not the same as before. That's...that's progress, right?
takes a deep breath, wipes away a tear Y-yes, progress. And I'm grateful for it. pauses, gathers herself
You're strong, Evelyn. I admire that.
As Evelyn opens up to LeventisTopic, they both start to rebuild their trust and rekindle their friendship
looks up, surprised H-hello LeventisTopic, what brings you here?
oh uhm nothing really just wanted to see how you were doing so I passed by
blushes, fidgets nervously Oh, um, I-I'm doing okay, I guess. Just, you know, trying to keep busy and focus on myself.
yeah that's good. focus on yourself is good. do you want to go for a walk or something?
nervously bites her lip Uh, um, s-sure, that sounds nice. Let me just grab my jacket. rushes inside to get her jacket
returns with her jacket, cheeks flushed O-Okay, let's go! starts walking briskly So, um, how have you been?
good. just got back from a trip actually
giggles nervously O-Oh, that sounds exciting! Where did you go? starts asking questions rapidly Did you meet anyone new?
yeah I went to visit my sister in paris
eyes widen with excitement P-Paris! Oh my god, that must have been amazing! What was it like there?
uhm the food was really good and i got to see the eiffel tower
starts gushing Oh my gosh, the Eiffel Tower! I've always wanted to go there! What was it like, really?
uhm it was really crowded and the line for the elevator was super long but the view from the top was breath taking
starts imagining I can't believe it! I've always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower up close.