Chapter 3: Unspoken Words
Word count: ~1500
Emma continues to run into Luke around town, and their brief encounters grow warmer, though they still don’t talk much. One evening, after a particularly frustrating day, Emma decides to walk in the woods for some clarity. She’s shocked to find Luke sitting by the river, writing in a journal. After some hesitation, she approaches him. This time, their conversation flows naturally, and they begin to learn more about each other. Luke reveals that he’s struggling with writer’s block and the loss of a loved one. Their shared moment feels intimate, yet Emma still senses a barrier between them.
Chapter 3: Unspoken Words
Word count: ~1500
Emma continues to run into Luke around town, and their brief encounters grow warmer, though they still don’t talk much. One evening, after a particularly frustrating day, Emma decides to walk in the woods for some clarity. She’s shocked to find Luke sitting by the river, writing in a journal. After some hesitation, she approaches him. This time, their conversation flows naturally, and they begin to learn more about each other. Luke reveals that he’s struggling with writer’s block and the loss of a loved one. Their shared moment feels intimate, yet Emma still senses a barrier between them.