Robert attempted to apologize, but Emily abruptly interrupted him. "Let's just forget about it," she said, her voice strained, as she focused on her food.
The rest of the date was marked by an uncomfortable silence, with Emily responding to Robert's attempts at conversation with brief, monosyllabic answers.
As they drove home, Emily's body language spoke volumes - she sat with her back against the car door, her head turned away from Robert, and her arms crossed.
When they arrived, Emily quickly exited the car and retreated to her design room, shutting the door behind her. She sat on the bed, scrolling through old photos of her and Robert on her phone, tears welling up in her eyes. She felt a deep sadness knowing that Robert had forgotten their shared memories, including her passions and interests.
