Vanessa nodded, feeling a sense of understanding. "Work has been crazy," she said. "And family stuff... well, you know how it is."
Vanessa hadn't seen Emily in years. They'd grown up together, but as adults, they'd drifted apart. Emily had always been the wild child, the one who'd taken risks and pushed boundaries. Vanessa had been the more cautious one, the one who'd stayed close to home and built a stable life. vanessa+marie+the+beach+incident+family+the+work
As they talked, Marie wandered off, playing in the sand and leaving Vanessa and Emily to catch up. It was like no time had passed at all, and yet, everything was different. They were older now, with lines on their faces and scars on their hearts. Vanessa nodded, feeling a sense of understanding
"Emily," Vanessa replied, trying to sound casual despite the turmoil of emotions inside her. "What are you doing here?" well, you know how it is
Emily smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. "I could ask you the same thing," she said. "But I think I know. I think you're here to get away from it all, just like I am."