d where Enora's parents lived. As she stepped through the front door of their cozy f
ed out from the kitchen. A smile lit up her face as she bustled a
d. She already felt the stress of the week melting away. Enora kicked off her shoes and made her way to the kitchen,
ery same place almost every day as she worked on her homework while her mom was cooking. The rhythmic clatter of pots and pans, the sizzle of food cooking on the stove, the fragrant aro
r asked, breaking the comfortable silence
mbering the last event an
stion. "The last event was a huge success, but it was also stressful with client
thetically, her express
emember, it's important to take care of y
lso gives me a huge kick when I manage to pull it
ed knowing glances, a silent understanding passi
er father began, his voice serious as he met her eyes across the tab
ow forming between her brows as she st
an, dad?", Enor
be prepared to defend yourself.", he answered. "We've heard whispers
for her mom and dad. They were always extremely
to say, but her mother
g cities. But it never hurts to be prepared, now does it? It would simply put our minds to rest knowing that you ca
g for the next comment to come. The topic that
ou to find a partner.", her dad said, h
one was warning her
urself. We know that, but a partner can also give you someone to lean on. Someone
ay and age a woman didn't need a man by her side to live a fulfilling life.
r grated on her nerves. She had always been fiercely independent, determined to carve out her ow
end right now.", Enora said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument. "I'm focused
rried glance, their expres
, her mother said gently. "We want you to be happy, to
nd I appreciate you looking out for me. But I'm perfectly capabl
his gaze searching hers fo
we've said. It's a dangerous world out there, and we worr
ouldn't shake the feeling of frustration and resentment that simmered beneath the surface. She hated the idea of d
said finally, rolling her eyes an
gly, a small smile playing
Just promise me that you'll be careful out there
in her father's eyes, and she reached
he said softly. "I'l
in a blur of laughter and chatter. Enora felt a sense of warmth and contentment settle
d her mother with the dishes, the comforting routine of washing and drying soothing her frayed nerves. She
ing a golden glow over the neighborhood, Eno
her said, her voice filled with love. "It
ly, her heart overfl
om, dad.", she said softly.
r spirits buoyed by the love and support of her family. As she drove through the bustling streets surrounded
. If anything, it would give her the chance to kick out some frustrations from work. I