“Already? It only just started.” Eve nodded along, “you don’t even know the half of it.” She let out a sigh, but still smiled at Hope. She was lucky to have her, and the complaining could late till later. It’s not like her problems would disappear in the meantime anyway.
“Of course, Eve,” Evelyn couldn’t help but grin at Hope. “My summer? It was very eventful! … I attended several swimming tournaments since the weather was ideal! My private coach took me across Europe, the sights were amazing,” As Evelyn listened her mind raced back to wonder back to the summer when her parents had made the drastic decision to send her all the way to North Carolina. It was a decision they had very dramatically and definitely shouldn’t have made, and Eve still couldn’t understand their thought process.
The whole ordeal had been overwhelming for Eve. The separation from her familiar surroundings and friends had left her feeling a deep sense of isolation. North Carolina, with its unfamiliar landscapes and unknown faces, had felt like a different world altogether. I mean, yes her aunt lived there, but it never really was home. Eve had struggled to adapt, her heart longing for the comfort of her real home.
However, as she walked alongside Hope now, a sense of relief washed over her. She no longer had to face the loneliness that had consumed her during that unwanted summer excursion. Eve reflected on how grateful she was to have someone like Hope in her life.
Hope’s question about swimming brought Eve’s mind back to the present moment. Swimming had always been Eve’s passion, her escape from the stresses of life. She had hoped that her time in North Carolina would offer her new opportunities in the swimming world. However, the reality hadn’t lived up to her expectations. The swimming programs were mediocre, and Eve had sorely missed the dedicated coaches and competitive environment back home. Plus, she had too push pouting to actually try and couch herself.
With a sigh, Eve responded to Hope’s inquiry. “Swimming hasn’t been the same as it used to be, Hope,” she admitted, her voice tinged with disappointment. “The facilities in North Carolina were quite underwhelming, and I really missed the level of competition we had here in Delaware. But, I’m glad to be back now, back to familiar waters. I’m glad your season was good though.”
@idiot.exe • Hope • Did I write enough to work with? 