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Triggers: TW: Adult themes, mentions of infertility, infidelity, alcohol/drug use, more TBD
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enchantednymph 08-Feb-23 07:09 AM
TW: Adult themes, mentions of infertility, infidelity, alcohol/drug use, more TBD
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 08-Feb-23 07:13 AM
Parties were meant to be extravagant, to be elaborate and to allow one to let loose their inhibitions and just be the carefree spirits with no repercussions. This was no exception to a party thrown by the Goodwin's. In fact, their next soirée was the current talk of the town and rumor had it that money would not be spared. Mrs. Goodwin was said to be quite desperate as of late and rumor had it that Mr. Goodwin had a piece on the side. Of course, none of this would be said in polite society, but behind closed doors all rumors were fair game and the Goodwin's were just fuel for the gossip fire as of late. Ding. The small doorbell that hung above the florists door rang as a petite and slender brunette entered, her perfectly coiffed hair hidden underneath red felt hat, her porcelain skin only complimented by the matching flapper dress as she closed her umbrella and rested the hooked handle on her forearm. "I tell you Vivi, it's awfully dreadful. Rain! On the day of my party? What if now one shows? Surely I should reschedule, don't you think?" Her perfectly painted ruby red lips pouted as she made her way to the florist counter, her light brown eyes only briefly leaving her best friend's face as she turned to the man behind the counter. "Evelyn Goodwin, here to pick up for Mr. A Goodwin." She stated before handing the man a small slipped piece of paper. "One moment ma'am" The older gentleman went behind a beige cloth and she turned her attention back to the blonde at her side. "It would be awfully dreadful if no one came. I'd be the laughing stock of the century!"
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Vivian Woods BOT 08-Feb-23 07:13 AM
Vivian was a beauty in her own right, but when she was at her best friend's side she felt like the shadow of the show, while Evelyn always seemed to shine, as if she always had a spotlight shining down on her. Vivi would say it was unfair, but in truth she loved Evelyn for it. The dear girl deserved all the light she could get with a husband like she had. Not only had Vivian heard all the talk of the town, but she had witnessed first hand what the man did to his wife, but being a woman what was Vivian Woods to do to help? She ached for her friend, ached in her heart truly as they walked into the up and coming florist shop. "Surely people shall still come. You've spared not a penny on the event, come rain or shine it will be quite the shindig, fret not dear." She soothed as they stopped at the counter. As of late Vivian found herself oftentimes consoling her best friend, be it for simple matters as the wrong colored cloth chosen for tables at the soirée, to late nights when Mr. Goodwin slunk off into the night for business. "Calm yourself, dear girl before you work yourself up in the middle of town for all to see." She clicked her tongue and dabbed her cheek with a cloth from her small purse. "It will be fine, you'll see." Her blue eyes turned her attention back towards the florist as he returned with a bouquet of pink roses. Her lip turned down in a frown. (edited)
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 08-Feb-23 07:13 AM
A click of her own tongue and Evelyn quieted at the return of the florist, her eyes landing on a bouquet of roses in pink. Automatically her heart plummeted into the depths of her stomach, her blood ran cold as she shook her head. "I- '' She cleared her throat trying her best to keep her composure. "I believe sir, that those are not my flowers... If you would just-" The door to the florists dinged and Evelyn felt Vivian's hand consolingly on her shoulder reminding her that she needed to keep in the pain. To smile, to pretend all was well even though the flowers the florist currently held were for her husband's mistress. She inhaled a breath and shook her head, shaking off the pain in her heart, in her soul. "I believe, What you are looking for are red short stemmed roses." The florist frowned, his face showing how tired and worn his life had made him and he sighed. "Terribly sorry miss- one moment." She watched, and could see the judgment in the man's eyes as he went back through the cloth to retrieve her flowers. The ones she had to purchase herself in her husband's name, the one that kept appearances for the public eye. Her eyes stung, her heart ached and she wanted… An image of a man flashed through her mind and Evelyn tried her best to push that aside. Hindsight was always twenty-twenty, and there was no way she would ever see him again. Not after they had parted ways, not after she had coldly sent him a wedding invite six years back, and certainly not since she hadn't heard a word since that cool autumn night many moons ago. Evelyn felt a hand on her shoulder and she turned thinking it had been Vivian trying to draw her attention, only it was a man. A man all too familiar and it instantly brought a smile to her face.
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Leonard Collins BOT 08-Feb-23 11:34 AM
Leonard had just numbly set about his tasks for the day. He woke up and dressed in his suit, responded to wires from his associates, stopped by a fueling station to fill up the convertible, picked up his new suit for this evening, and stopped by the florist to get Iris some flowers for when he picked her up for the party she had claimed that they "just couldn't miss for the whole world". But he couldn't believe she was here. There was no reason she shouldn't be, she already spent every moment of every day in his thoughts. But for her to actually be here, in the flesh, he could not take it in. She was facing away, but she briefly turned to look at the woman beside her and Leonard could see the face that never left his thoughts. Before he could stop himself, he had walked right up to her and placed his hand on her shoulder so he could be sure he had not just finally gone mad. He thought he would the day he got the wedding invitation. He had let out a yell of pain and slammed his fists down on the table so hard he'd managed to break a bone in his left hand. He shredded the paper and thrown it into the fireplace before he even thought to look at the address. If he hadn't, Leonard surely would have driven to the return address and pleaded with her to come away with him and crushed any person that stood between them. But he was there, standing in a florist, touching her for the first time in years. A soft gasp of "Evvie" escaped his lips before he thought of the other woman in the room. Quickly he sought to cover up his indiscretion. "Oh, forgive me, I must have mistaken you for someone else. I'll just, uh, bide my time over here while you finish up with the florist." His stomach was in knots and he berated himself as he walked away. He had nearly pulled her in for a kiss as he whispered her name. How foolish of him. She was no longer his dear Evvie. She was Mrs. Goodwin, and he had nearly made a scandal in a town he had only just moved to. He ached.
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 08-Feb-23 02:31 PM
Out of all the people to run into at the florist at the most inopportune time Evelyn hadn't expected it to be Lenny, the man that had been in her mind just moments prior. Nor did she expect to hear the nickname he had chosen for her in their youth. She sucked in a breath and held it, her eyes taking on the appearance of a doe in headlights. "E-excuse me? I think you're mistaken-" Evelyn blinked, was this a dream? Surely it must be so, yet the firm hand on her shoulder was very very real as it slipped from her shoulder as he begun to apologize. "Yes, I suppose so." She cleared her throat trying her best to seem nonchalant yet her heart was beating rapidly against her chest. She watched for a moment and not a moment longer as he walked away to the corner of the store, looking at some pant that was nothing of note. Evelyn turned then, the urge to run up to him, to ask him why he had left her, why he had chosen this life for them. To blame him, to hug and kiss him. Clutching her purse tightly she waited until the florist returned from the back room, an apologetic look on the man's face. "Sorry about that Mrs. Goodwin, I dun know why there was a mix-up." She did, but she wouldn't bring it to attention, especially now. "Well, mistakes happen." Like choosing a man who doesn't love me. She sucked in a breath, accepting the small bouquet. "All is right now, you have a nice day." She gave a short nod, turning to Vivian and looping her arms with her. "Let's go." Her eyes already gravitating to the all too familiar back she had longed for for over a decade.
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Vivian Woods BOT 08-Feb-23 02:31 PM
"Who's that?" Her best and dear friend asked, the curiosity clear on her face. "Do you know that man? He seemed to know you..." The accusation was clear in her voice, even with it so low and she leaned in closer. "Anyway, we must discuss what we are wearing tonight!" Vivian said as she pushed the door open, the small bell above the door jingling once more to dictate that the girls had left. It didn't escape Vivian, the look in which her friend gave that mysterious man one last time as they passed the glass store front window as she led her towards her car. "I'm thinking something black and shiny for you, and something bright and colorful for me. What do you think? I'll buy them." Her eyes sparkled.
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 08-Feb-23 02:35 PM
"Him? I- Don't rightly...know." It was a lie, she knew him, or knew the old him from long ago. Knew each small childhood scar, each dip of muscle on his body... "New dresses?" She sucked in her breath, her eyes taking in Leonard one more time before she was too far away to see him. What was he doing back in town? Had he moved back? Was he married? Did it matter? She was, had even sent him an invitation out of angry spite a year after he had left town... "I- I guess, a new dress would be nice. Black does make me appear...smaller. It would please A. J." The girls would spend the next hour dress shopping before Vivian took Evelyn home to go and get ready for the party, promising to return at a later time before all the other guests arrived. Really it was to be a buffer, Evelyn knew. A. J. was particular about these parties, always wanting everything to be exact and perfect. The parties were his way of branching out for business deals after all. Everything must look the part, including Evelyn.
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Leonard Collins BOT 09-Feb-23 08:49 AM
Leonard watched Evelyn as she walked out of the door and he felt as if his heart was tearing itself apart inside of his chest. He stood rooted in place, longing to chase after her, to not lose her again. "Excuse me. Sir!" Leonard gave a start as he noticed the man at the counter looking at him expectantly. "How can I help you?" From the tone of the man's voice, Leonard could tell that this was not the man's first attempt to get his attention. "S-sorry. I just... Uh, nevermind. Yes, I'd like to purchase a bouquet." Leonard absentmindedly ordered a bouquet of purple carnations, lilies, and asphodel. The florist brought out the bouquet, Leonard paid and walked out the door, leaving the man standing there holding the change. As he drove home, he relived the days when he and Evelyn had first met. When he was a child, Leonard's father was killed in a mining accident and his mother had done his best to provide for them, but even so, food was often scarce. Many times, he and his brother would sneak into the orchards at the end of the lane and steal as many apples as they could carry. They knew if they were caught, the gentleman who owned the estate would have them beaten terribly, but a growling stomach would always drive them back over the fence into the orchards. Leonard lived a life driven by nothing more than pure necessity until he met Evelyn.
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Usually, the brothers would help each other up and over the high stone fence, one climbing on top of the other's shoulders before climbing to the top and then extending a hand down to pull the other up. But then, Calvin had taken ill and unfortunately, he would never leave that bed again, dying later that same fall. When they buried him, Leonard placed some flowers he had stolen from a local garden on the grave. Carnations, lilies, and asphodel. Even with one less person to feed, the family was still destitute. So, two days after putting Calvin to rest in the earth, Leonard found himself climbing the wall, this time all on his own. He filled his bag full of apples, but found difficulty getting back up the fence while carrying it. He'd usually have his brother to give him a boost and then, once he was atop the wall, he'd reach back down and be handed the sack of apples. Leonard climbed up the wall, gripping the tied off end of the bag in his teeth. The stones of the wall dug into his hands and legs. As he neared the top, one of the stones shifted and he slipped, falling backwards to the ground, landing full on his back before hitting his head off of the ground and everything went black. Leonard woke to a persistent poking.
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Usually, the brothers would help each other up and over the high stone fence, one climbing on top of the other's shoulders before climbing to the top and then extending a hand down to pull the other up. But then, Calvin had taken ill and unfortunately, he would never leave that bed again, dying later that same fall, the same day Leonard turned 19. When they buried him, Leonard placed some flowers he had stolen from a local garden on the grave. Carnations, lilies, and asphodel. Even with one less person to feed, the family was still destitute. So, two days after putting Calvin to rest in the earth, Leonard found himself climbing the wall, this time all on his own. He filled his bag full of apples, but found difficulty getting back up the fence while carrying it. He'd usually have his brother to give him a boost and then, once he was atop the wall, he'd reach back down and be handed the sack of apples. Leonard climbed up the wall, gripping the tied off end of the bag in his teeth. The stones of the wall dug into his hands and legs. As he neared the top, one of the stones shifted and he slipped, falling backwards to the ground, landing full on his back before hitting his head off of the ground and everything went black. Leonard woke to a persistent poking. (edited)
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 10-Feb-23 06:30 AM
Once she had been in the comfort of her own home Evelyn found herself sitting in front of her mirror, her eyes staring yet not really seeing her reflection as she began to recall the very first time she had crossed paths with Leonard. She had been freshly turned eighteen... Yet another fight with her father had caused her running out of the house in a huff. What the fight had been about was what it was about most of the time. Her body, the way she carried herself... "Why can't you be more like your sister?" He'd said, a serious look on his face as he had stared across her from the dining table. Breakfast once again ruined because she couldn't eat a healthy portion of food, instead just given a glass of juice and a measly bowl of fruit. It wasn't like she could help the way she looked. She'd tried, the diets, the exercise regime that the doctors had given her. Nothing worked. She was just built different. Tears streaming down her eyes she couldn't help but flee the house, heading to the one place she knew she could find solitude, the orchards. Her father wouldn't look for her there and the workers hardly ever bothered her. What she hadn't expected as she headed for the secluded part of the wall was to find a very unconscious person laying on the ground. At least... she thought they were unconscious. Was he perhaps dead? Worried she picked up a nearby stick and poked him once. When nothing happened she attempted again, the fear that he was perhaps dead crossing her mind. She'd never seen a dead body before. Crouching she poked a little harder with the stick. "Are you dead? You don't look dead..."
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Leonard Collins BOT 10-Feb-23 07:04 AM
"Ow. Ow! That hurts!" Leonard said, rubbing the spot on the side where he was being poked. He started to sit up, but as he did so, he felt the world start to spin. Bringing his hand head, he eased himself back down onto the ground. "Come to think of it, everything hurts right now." He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment until the dizziness lessened. He opened his eyes and his brain finally processed the young woman poking him with the stick. Even half dazed, he could not ignore how beautiful the woman before him was. The sunlight streamed through her long brunette hair. Leonard could see the trail of moisture from tears that had been running down her face. "Are you okay?" He blurted out.
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 12-Feb-23 11:37 AM
She stopped poking him with the stick when he had started to exclaim his pain though she felt like he was being a bit dramatic about it. She wasn't poking him that hard in her opinion. He moved to sit up but promptly fell back down and Evelyn couldn't help the look of worry that crossed her face, even if he was a complete stranger. She'd never seen him before and he wasn't wearing the normal attire the workers did when they came to pick apples, nor did she see a basket anywhere nearby and she had a suspicion about the man currently laying on the ground before her. She was just about to voice that suspicion when she heard his question she tensed, looking away as she wiped at her face. "Shouldn't I be asking you that question? You're the one who is apparently not dead, but injured." It came out a bit snappy and she hadn't meant it to so she looked at him apologetically. She dropped the stick as she moved to get a closer look at him. There wasn't any large gash or anything as far as she could see, her head tilted to the side as she looked at the back of his head. Nope, no open wounds. "Do you think something is broken? Do you work here? You seem old enough but I've never seen you here before..."
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Leonard Collins BOT 12-Feb-23 12:29 PM
Panic cut through Leonard’s foggy mind and he sat upright, turning himself so that his back was to the wall. “Well, you see, I, uh.. No, I don’t work here.” Leonard’s eyes flickered over to the sack of apples that had fallen when he did. He could see the woman’s eyes follow his gaze. Wincing, he said, “Well, it’s exactly what it looks like, I guess. My name’s Leonard Collins”. Leonard could see the flash of sympathy that usually crossed people’s faces whenever they heard his family name. It felt like everyone he ever met knew of the poor widow and her children. “ My brother and I were the only ones able to work, but he caught sick a few weeks ago and, well, now it’s just me.” Leonard tried to whip away the beginnings of tears before they could leave his eyes.
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 12-Feb-23 01:58 PM
Her eyes followed his line of sight and landed on the apples, her lips turning down in a slight frown. He was stealing apples? Then it hit, his name might have been unfamiliar but hearing his last name it registered well enough. She'd head the talks her parents had before about the Collins, shoot nearly everyone in the town liked to gossip when they could, Evelyn knew first hand about that. "I see." Evelyn stood then, her arms crossing. Staring down at him she tilted her head contemplating what she should do. On the one hand he had been attempting to steal, on the other she was outright upset at her father and it wasn't like anyone would know the apples would be missing. Sucking in a breath she held her hand out to him. "I'm Evelyn, Evelyn...Goodwin." She knew that as soon as her name had left her lips that panic would set in. Most people feared the Goodwin name, but probably more so the thief in front of her. "You don't have to worry, I won't tell my father-" She tacked on for his reassurance. "My condolences about your loss, I dunno what that's like. To lose someone."
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Leonard Collins BOT 12-Feb-23 04:41 PM
Leonard hung his head with shame and said, “Thank you. For not telling your father. And for your condolences. Things have been difficult, to say the least. But I’m sorry, if that means anything. I feel like I owe you an explanation. I have been trying to set aside enough money to take care of my mother and sisters so that I can take one of the jobs working the river boats that pays better, they’d just have to wait some time for my pay checks to come in. But with Calvin’s funeral, it wiped out what little savings we had. Stealing apples has helped keep my sisters from starving. I know it’s no excuse. I’ll do whatever you want to make it up to you.” Leonard looked up at Evelyn and couldn’t help but notice that her eyes were still red and puffy from crying. “Are you sure you’re okay? Do you want to talk about it? There’s no way I’m scrambling up and over that fence with the way my whole body is hurting right now. You could say I’m your captive audience.” Leonard patted the spot beside him on the grass and reached over and grabbed an apple that had fallen from the bag, and with a wink said, “Here, have an apple, on me,” gently tossing it to Evelyn.
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 16-Feb-23 10:13 AM
"I can't say that I can imagine your pain, as I have yet to shoulder a loss but... still." She said, her legs wrapping around her knees. "An explanation isn't necessary. You're doing what you feel you need to, and if what you said is true, no one, not even the hands here have noticed any apples being stolen." At least, that was what she though, she didn't know for sure exactly but she was sure her father would have ranted about it or at least have set up better security. Hearing his question she sighed, her head shaking side to side, no she most definitely didn't want to talk about it. Evelyn watched as he patted the ground next to him, her heart squeezing just a tad as he winked at her. A genuine laugh leaving her at his audacity to offer her an apple, she did catch it rather easily though, falling back onto her bottom before scooting over to sit beside him. She wiped it off on her dress before bringing it up to her lips, taking a bite out of the crisp apple as she stared out over the orchard. There was a silence as she chewed, a light breeze blowing gently bringing the scent of apple blossoms to their senses. blankspace
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Evelyn closed her eyes for a moment, swallowing the juicy fruit. For a moment she was lost in her own thoughts though she did eventually open them, settling on an internal decision. Leonard had offered her a glimpse into his life and she supposed it was only right, trespasser or not that she too do the same. "My father is...not the nicest man." A clear statement that most knew to be true, at least those who worked for him or were lower class. "My sister is...the apple of his eye so to speak while I am..." She glanced down at the bitten apple, it's nonperfect surface almost like a mirrored image of how she felt. Evelyn turned it in her hand. "I am the dented and disfigured apple that fell far from the tree. I was just informed today of that very fact." She brought the apple to her lips, taking one more bite as she felt the tears well up in her eyes. "So, I guess no, I'm not alright. I'll never be able to be what he wants and I will forever be reminded of it every day."
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Leonard Collins BOT 23-Feb-23 07:13 PM
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Seeing Evelyn start to cry, Leonard sat up, turning part way towards her. Leonard reached up to wipe the tears from her eyes, ending with his hand cupping Evelyn’s cheek. He paused, staring into her eyes, sparkling with tears not yet fallen. Taking the hand holding the apple in his own hand, he lifted. Ostensibly giving the apple an appraising look, he turned her hand around with his and after a few moments passed pretending to examine the apple, he said, “No, I can’t say I see anything wrong with the apple before my eyes. It looks beautiful and sweet to me, and as if it is just waiting for someone to enjoy it simply for what it is.” In a moment of audacity, Leonard pulled the apple up to his lips and took a slow bite, his lips brushing against Evelyn’s fingers as he stared directly into her eyes. He held the position and eye contact while he chewed up the bite. Letting go of Evelyn’s hand and leaning back against the wall, Leonard said, “And besides, don’t you know what happens to the apples that are decided to not be perfect enough for selling in the stands? They sell them to the cider makers and the bakers, and they make those into ciders and pies that are worth ten times what they sell an ordinary apple for.” Leonard paused, giving Evelyn a playful bump with his shoulders, “I’d much rather drink deeply of cool cider and savor the taste and intoxicating aroma of a pie fresh from the oven. Wouldn’t you?”
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 01-Mar-23 11:25 AM
The flush that had crossed her cheeks as he complimented her, the figurative apple, was very much noticeable. Evelyn couldn't help but stare almost as if she was mesmerized as Leonard took the apple between his lips, his teeth scraping the imperfect surface of the apple as he took a bite. The sound sending a small bit of warmth through her. She didn't think she was anywhere near beautiful but she found that as she parted her lips to protest such a compliment no words came out. Her heartbeat nearly keeping her mute as it pounded in her throat. Evelyn watched as he chewed the apple, too caught up in that moment as the breeze blew, the smell of apple strong as she mimicked his swallowing though nothing was in her throat but her heart. "I...s-suppose that makes sense." She cleared her throat and bit her lip as she took a seat more beside him, she too leaning against the wall as a breeze blew. Evelyn stared out at the trees and watched as their leaves shook in the breeze. She took a breath as she stared down at the apple that he too had bitten. Licking her lips she turned her head slightly to glance at him. "I'm sure my problems seem much more trivial...I have no right to complain, I live a comfortable life for the most part while others have real struggles." @Several people
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Leonard Collins BOT 03-Mar-23 03:08 PM
Leonard shrugged. “Just because your struggles are different doesn’t mean they aren’t still struggles.” Leonard looked around, breathing in the crisp autumn air as the sun slowly warmed the orchard. “And besides, when you have never had something, you cannot miss it. The way we live is all I have ever known. Still, in all of this, I have only really ever had one true friend. And he is gone now.” Leonard paused, taking a breath to stop tears from escaping his eyes. “I keep thinking of things that would make him laugh. Silly comments or observations. But I turn to look for him, and he isn’t there anymore.” Leonard couldn’t control it anymore and tears began streaming down his face. He pulled his knees up and bowed his head low as he started to shake with sobs. He felt Evelyn places hand on his back and pull herself closer to him. They just sat there for a while as he cried fresh tears. Once he had let all of his tears out, Leonard wiped his eyes and blew his nose with his handkerchief. He sat up straight, but couldn’t help but notice that Evelyn’s hand still remained on his shoulder. He looked at her and said, “I’m sorry. I’ve just made you sit here in the dirt while I cry my eyes out. I just.. Well, I could really use a friend. I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so alone.” As he said this, he turned his red, puffy eyes up to look at Evelyn and he could see sympathetic tears in her eyes. He felt like he could feel that same aching loneliness radiating from within her too. @enchantednymph
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Evelyn Goodwin BOT 12-Mar-23 08:18 AM
It was sad, hearing the way Leonard spoke of his life. There was nothing that Evelyn had made a decision in her mind, even if what he said was true she truly felt like she had no room to complain. He had begun to cry again and the only thing she could bring herself to do was stroke his back and let him just cry out his emotions. Some time passed, though how much exactly Evelyn wasn't sure before his tears finally had subsided. "There's no reason you should have to apologize. It's perfectly normal to morn the loss of a loved one..." He said he could use a friend and as he teary swollen eyes turned to gaze at her she couldn't help but feel the tug at her heartstrings. She too, knew she could use a friend and it was precisely that thought that had her moving her hand to pull out a handkerchief from the pocket of her dress. She held it up slowly before moving to wipe at the tears in his eyes. "If you'll have me... I'll be your friend. I know I could use one as well." There was truth in her eyes as well as something that neither of them would quite understand for quite some time. A silence fell once again and she felt his hand move to either stop her hand or take the handkerchief from her and she quickly blushed, turning her head and letting it fall before clearing her throat. "Apples aren't enough to help one survive...I...could help you. If you want." Evelyn toyed with her thumbs as she looked out at the orchard. She didn't think he would outright take her money but there was something she could do. "Take it as...you being my assistant. Help me from time to time and I can share my allowance with you?"
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Leonard Collins BOT 19-Mar-23 11:26 AM
Leonard felt guilty at the thought of taking Evelyn's money, but also could not a see a better option. His family was destitute and no one else was willing to take him on for work. He took a few breaths to compose himself and said, "I do not want to take advantage of your generosity. Put me to work however you see fit and I will gladly do it, and as soon as I can find other work, I promise to no longer be your problem. I just... Thank you." Leonard gave Evelyn a small smile and gave a tiny bow from his sitting position, putting on a mock sophisticated voice, and said, "How may I serve you today, my lady?" The tiny giggle that escaped from Evelyn warmed his heart. Leonard stood up, brushing the dirt off of his pants and offer his hand to Evelyn to help her up. Leonard can't help but notice the redness grow in her cheeks as she takes his hand and stands. They continued to hold hands for a few moments and look into each other eyes. "Seriously though, what can I do for you? I do not want a hand out, I want to earn anything I get, please."
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