Buried Vows
•Morning breakfast
Ava
Dad said breakfast is ready
Emily slowly opened her eyes. She stared at the ceiling for a moment before turning her head toward the little girl standing beside the bed.
Emily
You're up early today
The little girl climbed onto the bed and hugged her.
Ava
Dad made pancakes! He said they are star-shaped today!!
Emily gently placed her hand on the Ava’s head.
Emily
Did he burn them again?
Ava
*giggled* Only one… but Papa hid it.
A voice echos from kitchen
Alen
I heard that! That pancake was experimental.
Emily
Experimental disasters still count as disasters.
Alen
Such harsh judgment from my own wife
Ava jumped off the bed and ran into kitchen
Ava
Mama...pancakes will get cold
Emily sat up slowly, fixing her hair. Then going to kitchen
Emily
You had an early meeting today.
Emily
Why would you do that?
Alen turned around, wearing a apron to serve the breakfast while talking to Emily
Alen
Because breakfast with you two is more important
Ava
Mama..I have drawing class today!
Emily
Did you finish homework?
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•Office rhythm
Alen
I supported artistic freedom
Ava
Dad coloured outside lines
Alen
You look tired, Emily
Ava
Mama..will you come to my school function?
Alen
Mama work very hard, princess
The morning continued with their usual routine as Alen prepared to drop their daughter to school while Emily got ready for work
Emily arrived at her office, stepping into her usual controlled and disciplined work environment.
Assistant
Good morning mam, you have three meetings today
Emily
Send me the first file
Assistant
The client requested a quick decision
Emily
Quick decisions are expensive mistakes. Schedule fifteen minutes
Assistant
Yes mam, also Mr. Park called twice
Emily
Tell him I’ll return the call after reviewing the report.
Assistant
The finance team needs approval signatures.
Colleague
Emily, the new proposal looks complicated.
Colleague
The client seems difficult
Emily
Complicated projects pay better and difficult clients are predictable.
Assistant
Your next meeting starts in ten minutes.
Emily
Good. Keep interruptions minimal.
Colleague
Do you ever take a break?
Emily
Breaks slow momentum.
Assistant
Your husband called earlier.
Emily
Did he leave a message?
Assistant
He just said, “Tell her to eat lunch.”
Emily
Noted. Schedule the next client.
•Evening comfort
The day ended quietly as Emily returned home, where the familiar warmth of her family waited for her.
Ava
Dad and I had finished the homework
Alen
I only explained… twice… and maybe solved one question.
Emily
That means you solved half the homework.
Alen
I prefer the word “guided.”
Ava
Try to guess what he made..
Alen
Fried things create happiness
Emily
They also create hospital bills.
Ava
Mama, look at my drawing!
Emily
Finish coloring before dinner.
Ava
Mama, will you read me a story tonight?
Emily
If you sleep on time
Alen
She negotiates like you.
Ava
Papa says Mama wins every argument.
Emily
Because I prepare better
Alen
That sounds slightly terrifying.
Emily walked into the kitchen and started preparing dinner. Before long, the food was ready to be served.
The house filled with the comforting aroma of fresh food as the family gathered around the dinner table, continuing their peaceful routine.
Alen
Something smells amazing.
Emily
It's just normal dinner
Ava
Mama always says that, but her food is best.
Alen
I agree with you, princess
Emily
Flattery won’t change the menu.
The night settled gently as dinner ended and the house returned to its calm, comforting rhythm.
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