Can You Love Me Even If I'm Broken
Introduction
Name: Iris Vance
Role: Female lead, a flower and plant artist
Personality: Iris was orphaned at a young age with no memory of her parents. Quiet and kind but secretly thinks she doesn't deserve to be loved.
Likes: Rain, Quiet greenhouses, Old books
Dislikes: Big parties, fake compliments, people staring at her.
Name: Julian Thorne
Role: Male lead, A famous architect
Personality: Charming and confident. Everyone thinks he is perfect but empty from inside
Likes: Simple design, Playing piano, Iris
Dislikes: Lies, his family pressure, his own last
Name: Maeve
Role: Iris's best friend, Owns a small bookshop
Personality: Warm, smart, protective. Only one who can see the true feeling Iris and Julian hide
Likes: Good stories, making tea, her cat, helping people find the right book
Dislikes: Anyone who hurt Iris, mean people, when her bookshop is dusty
Name: Arthur Thorne
Role: Julian's father
Personality: Demanding, cold, and only cares about family's reputation and image. Doesn't care about his son's happiness. Main reason why Julian has to act all perfect
Likes: Being in control, the family's good name, money power
Dislikes: People showing weakness, anyone who disobeys him, ordinary things
Name: Isadora
Role: Fl's rival, only daughter of a wealthy family
Personality: Sharp, sly and jealous
Likes: Spreading gossip, expensive things, being the most important person in the room
Dislikes: Being ignored, people she thinks are beneath her
Name: Lily
Role: Maeve's cat, emotional support
Personality: Warm to Maeve and Iris, cold to others, secretly judges people
Likes: sleeping, food, personal space
Dislikes: when someone touches her and invades her personal space
Name: Lazy author
Role: No role just here to ruin things
Personality: Boring
Likes: Sleep, food and personal space
Dislikes: people evading her personal space
Basically Maeve's cat but worse
Author
Hey!! Don't be mean 😤😤
Author
Anyways guys this is my first chat story!! Please support me... Thank you
Chapter 1: An Unexpected Invitation
Maeve(fl bestie)
Hey! I saw a few photos online from the Thorn industries charity gala last night.
Maeve(fl bestie)
You looked absolutely beautiful in that blue dress.
Maeve(fl bestie)
How was it??
Iris Vance (fl)
Thank you! It was very loud and crowded, to be honest.
Iris Vance (fl)
It was very loud and crowded, to be honest.
Iris Vance (fl)
I spent most of the evening near the back, admiring the flower arrangements.
Iris Vance (fl)
They had these stunning white orchids that were almost too perfect to be real.
Maeve(fl bestie)
Of course, you were with the flowers!
Maeve(fl bestie)
I hope you at least talked to a few people.
Maeve(fl bestie)
Did anyone catch your eye?
Iris Vance (fl)
Not really.
Iris Vance (fl)
I mostly just observed everyone from a distance.
Iris Vance (fl)
It feels easier that way.
Notification: [Julian Thorne has sent you a message]
Iris Vance (fl)
Maeve, you won't believe this.
Maeve(fl bestie)
Believe what??
Iris Vance (fl)
I just got a private message from Julian Throne.
Maeve(fl bestie)
JULIAN THORNE??? As in Julian Thorne?? The architect?
Maeve(fl bestie)
The heir to the Thron industry??
Iris Vance (fl)
*looking at the message Julian sent*
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Good morning, Ms. Vance. I hope this message is not too forward.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I believe both of us were in the Thron Industry gala last evening.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 I was the one who accidentally disturbed you while you were sketching the orchid display.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I wanted to apologize for the interruption.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱Good morning, Mr. Thorne. There is no need to apologize
Iris Vance (fl)
📱 It was a very crowded room, and I was probably in the way.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱 The orchids were simply too beautiful not to draw.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I am glad you this so.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 I must admit, I noticed your concentration was entirely on your art, which is rare sight at these sorts of events.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Most people are usually more interested in being seen than seeing the beauty around them
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I find quite observation more rewarding than loud conversations.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱That's a great philosophy even I can't help but appreciate
Maeve(fl bestie)
WELL? What is he saying?
Maeve(fl bestie)
You have to tell me everything!
Maeve(fl bestie)
Don't keep me waiting!!
Iris Vance (fl)
He is just being polite
Iris Vance (fl)
He apologized for almost bumping into me last night and mentioned my drawing.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱This may seem unexpected, but I have a professional proposition for you.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 I took the liberty of viewing your online portfolio of botanical illustrations.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 Your attention to details is truly remarkable.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱Thank you. That is very generous of you.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱It is simply the truth.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 I am currently leading the design for a new corporate campus, and the landscaping plan focuses heavily on native and delicate flora.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I was wondering if you would be interested in a commissioned project.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I would like to hire you to consult on the botanical elements and produce a series of detailed illustrations for our official proposal
Iris Vance (fl)
*typing while saying it loud* 📱A commissioned project?
Iris Vance (fl)
*In disbelief* 📱You want to hire me for your work?
Maeve(fl bestie)
HE WANTS TO HIRE YOU??? THAT'S AMAZINGG!!!
Maeve(fl bestie)
This is a great opportunity.
Iris Vance (fl)
*ignoring Maeve* 📱I would be very interested in discussing this further, Mr. Thorne.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱Thank you for considering me.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Please call me Julian.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱To see the space and initial plant selections, I am hosting a small gathering at my family's greenhouse this Saturday afternoon.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 It would be a perfect opportunity for you to get a feel for the project.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱 Would you be free to attend?
Iris Vance (fl)
*Thinking out loud* This Saturday?
Iris Vance (fl)
At the Thorne Greenhouse??
Maeve(fl bestie)
SAY YES! YOU HAVE TO SAY YES!
Maeve(fl bestie)
THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!
Iris Vance (fl)
*This time doing as Maeve says* 📱Yes, I am available on Saturday.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I would be happy to attend the gathering.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Excellent. My assistant will send you all the necessary details.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I look forward to seeing your creative insights.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I look forward to it as well. Thank you.
Maeve(fl bestie)
A GATHERINGG AT THE THORNE GREENHOUSE???
Maeve(fl bestie)
Do you know how exclusive that is?
Maeve(fl bestie)
This isn't just a business meeting, he invited you to his home!
Iris Vance (fl)
It is a professional meeting about a project, Maeve.
Iris Vance (fl)
It is about plants.
Iris Vance (fl)
That is all.
Maeve(fl bestie)
Wealthy, famous architects do not personally find botanical illustrators online and invite them to private gatherings.
Maeve(fl bestie)
He noticed you, Iris.
Iris Vance (fl)
He noticed the orchids, and then he noticed the person drawing them.
Iris Vance (fl)
It's not the same thing.
Maeve(fl bestie)
It is a beginning.
Maeve(fl bestie)
It is a beginning. A wonderful and mysterious beginning!
Maeve(fl bestie)
Now, the most important question. What are you going to wear??
Iris Vance (fl)
I think I should wear something that makes me look like I belong around expensive plants.
Maeve(fl bestie)
Yes! Your green dress with lead pattern will be perfect!!
Chapter 2: The glass palace
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Good morning, sunshine! 🌞
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱I know you're probably very nervous, but remember you are a brilliant artist, and he asked for YOU.
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Now, what's the final outfit decision?
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I think the simple green dress and my flat shoes.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱If I'm going to be walking around a greenhouse all afternoon, I need to be practical.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱And thank you! I keep repeating that to myself. "He asked me for my work. He asked me for my work."
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱He asked for YOU, Iris. Your talent is a part of you!
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Now, go. And text me updates.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Good morning, Iris.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱I hope you're having a good Saturday so far.
Julian Thorne (ml)
📱Robert, my driver, will be at your address at 1:00 PM sharp. He's very kind, so don't be nervous.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱(to Julian) Good morning. Thank you for the information.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I'll be ready. I am looking forward to seeing your greenhouse.
Iris Vance (fl)
*secretly texting Maeve*📱I'm here. It's not a green house. It's a palace for plants
Iris Vance (fl)
📱I feel like I'm in a dream
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱 A PALACE??? I'm dying. Take a picture for me. Is he there??
Iris Vance (fl)
*She looks up and sees Julian walking down the path*
He isn't in a suit, he looks more soft and approachable.
Imagine he is wearing something like this
Julian Thorne (ml)
I'm so glad you're here. Welcome.
Iris Vance (fl)
Thank you for having me, Julian. This place is ..... breathtaking.
Julian Thorne (ml)
It's my favorite place in the world.
Julian Thorne (ml)
Come in, I'll give you a grand tour before we get down to business.
They look around for a while
Iris Vance (fl)
*secretly takes out her phone* 📱He's incredibly knowledgeable.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱He knows the history of almost every plant in here.
Iris Vance (fl)
📱And he is much quieter and much softer than he was at gala.
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱that's a good sign!!! It means he is comfortable with you!
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Maybe you are seeing the real him.
Julian Thorne (ml)
*noticed Iris texting someone* Everything okay?
Iris Vance (fl)
*slipping her phone away quickly* Oh! Yes, sorry. Just....a friend checking in.
Iris Vance (fl)
I told her I was coming here today. She's a big fan of your work.
Julian Thorne (ml)
*giving out a small, genuine laugh* Hopefully she'll be a fan of ours, too, once we're finished.
Julian Thorne (ml)
This way, I want to show you something magical.
He guides Iris towards the ghost Orchid
Julian Thorne (ml)
It's a ghost orchid. Isn't it just magical??
Iris Vance (fl)
Yeah. It's so beautiful yet so delicate.
Julian Thorne (ml)
It reminds me of your artworks. It doesn't need to be loud to be noticed.
After almost an hour of touring, they find a bench among the tree ferns where Iris starts sketching the plants.
Julian Thorne (ml)
It can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many plants.
Iris Vance (fl)
It's alright. I could sit here for hours with my sketchbook
Julian Thorne (ml)
It's the one place where...well. It's quite here.
He looks as if he wants to say more, but is interrupted by the sound of the main opening.
A talk, serious looking man appears.
Iris Vance (fl)
*typing with her phone carefully hidden beneath the table* 📱His father is here. The energy is changed completely the moment he entered.
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Oh god. Just be polite and professional. You got this
Arthur Thorne (ml father)
❄️Julian. I wasn't aware you had a....guest. I thought this was a project meeting ❄️
Julian Thorne (ml)
*serious, his smile is gone* It is, father. This is Iris Vance, the botanical illustrator I told you about
Julian Thorne (ml)
Iris, this is my father
Arthur Thorne (ml father)
❄️ Ah yes. The artist. I trust your...drawings will be up to our standard.❄️
Arthur Thorne (ml father)
❄️This project is highly visible. We can't have any amateur mistake. ❄️
Iris Vance (fl)
*nervous but speaks politely* I understand, Mr. Thorne.
Iris Vance (fl)
I assure you, I am thorough and dedicated to accuracy.
Arthur Thorne (ml father)
❄️I hope you are.❄️
Arthur Thorne (ml father)
❄️*colder than before* Julian, I need to have a word with you when you're done. Don't linger.❄️
He walks away. The quiet of the greenhouse feels heavy now.
Julian Thorne (ml)
*sighs softly* I apologize for that. He can be....very direct.
Iris Vance (fl)
You don't need to apologize. It's alright.
Julian Thorne (ml)
It's not but thank you for saying so. Shall we look at those plans?
Julian Thorne (ml)
*unrolls the architectural plants*
As they talk about the plant choices, Iris finds herself lost in work, pointing out issues while Julian listens intently
Julian Thorne (ml)
You are absolutely right. I hadn't considered that.
Julian Thorne (ml)
That's exactly why I wanted you in this. You see the living part of it, not just the lines in the paper. *genuinely complimenting*
Iris Vance (fl)
*smiling* It's easy to see when it's something you love.
Julian Thorne (ml)
Yes it is.
Julian Thorne (ml)
*hesitant* Would you....would you be open to visiting the actual sire with me next week?
Julian Thorne (ml)
To get a feel for the space and the light? Maybe Wednesday afternoon?
Iris Vance (fl)
I would like that very much.
Julian Thorne (ml)
Good. it's a da- I mean, it's an appointment. A meeting. *flustered*
Iris Vance (fl)
*not getting the hint* Wednesday is perfect. Just let me know the time.
Back in the car Iris updates Maeve about the situation
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱It's a date!!! You already planned your second date woww!!
Iris Vance (fl)
📱Its not a date it's just a site visit with him!!
Maeve(fl bestie)
📱Keep telling yourself that, my dear. 😉😉
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