When Jake first notices Emily during a theater performance, he instantly realizes he needs to know her more. However, Emily’s parents are critical of their professions, asserting that a hopeful actress and a screenwriter have no future. It’s after the pair ties the knot that her parents attempt to pay Jake to leave.
The first time I saw Emily, she was on the stage, acting in a university play.
Her presence was captivating. I was absolutely mesmerized. As the lights dimmed and the curtains closed, I knew I had to meet her.
Little did I know, she felt the same connection.
After the performance, I summoned the courage to approach her.
“Hi, I’m Jake,” I said, my heart racing. “You were amazing up there.”
“Thank you,” she responded with a warm smile that reached her eyes. “I’m Emily. I haven’t seen you around. Are you a student here?”
“Yes, I’m studying screenwriting,” I said, trying to remain calm despite my excitement. “I would love to write something for you someday.”
Emily’s eyes lit up.
“That sounds fantastic! I’ve always wanted to be involved in a project from the beginning,” she said.
From that night, we were inseparable.
Emily, aiming to be an actress, and I, an aspiring scriptwriter, bonded over our shared dreams.
After graduation, we packed our bags and moved to a new place to pursue those dreams. Emily landed a few roles, while I began writing scripts, hoping one would be picked up.
“Don’t worry,” she said one evening as I massaged her shoulders. “Success takes time, but you’re working hard and that’s what matters.”
I nodded.
“I know,” I said. “It’s the waiting that gets to me. But I’m always writing, so that’s progress.”
We supported each other through every challenge, but Emily’s parents were a continuous source of strife. They disapproved of our career choices.
“They’re very old-fashioned,” Em said one day while cooking. “They believe I should have married a rich man and become a stay-at-home wife. My mother thinks I shouldn’t act either.”
“Your mother is irrational,” I said, opening a soda can. “She just dislikes that you’re with someone who writes stories for a living.”
“She wants me to be her clone, but I want the exact opposite,” Emily said.
Emily and I exited the stage feeling triumphant. We had turned their malicious plan into a testament to our love and determination.
We had won. And Emily’s parents finally left us in peace.
What would you have done?