Can You Love Me Even If I'm Broken
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!!
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