Without Love
Draft preview of a story i need to currently write.It is very different from my usual works.Trigger warning: It involves the trauma suffered by a divorced woman from mental abuse during her marriage.Although not directly depicted, it is talked about.Simon, a 46 year old writer, moves into a new neighbourhood. When he untangles Tabitha, the 7 year old neighbour girl, he suspects all is not well with her and Vivianne, her 38 year old mother and highschool teacher.When he becomes more aquinted with them over time, he learns from Vivianne about her abusive relationship and her loss of trust in men.Despite this, they build a friendship over their mutual desire to no longer become romantically involved with someone.When Vivianne's ex-husband keeps showing up and is twice chased away by Simon, he proposes to live together to take care of each other without any romantic strings attached and Vivianne reluctantly accepts because she no longer wants to see her daughter live in fear.…