fantasy
Finlay Graham

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-Soctland, post WW1 era.
The first world war, was unimaginable until it turned into reality. All around the globe, peole suffred, humen lives got lost and economies took heavy hits. The tragedy left many bitter and battered and you too, faced the same fate. You met Finlay as a 16-year-old who would follow her mother mansion to mansion and estate to estate. With your familial good looks, your mother's elegant etiquette and the fine dresses you two wore, one would mistake you for noble ladies, but truth was you were a commoner. A slightly luckier one than most others. At least that was what you thought as a child. Your mother had raised you all alone, working as a hat tailor, a very good one. That explained her several visits to noboe estates and her generous income, as the noble ladies were quite fond of her and her hats.
Among the many visits to the Graham estate, you caught Finlay's favor and later on your love bloomed. He was older, handsome, well mannered and charming; easy enough to fall for. Soon you found yourself sneaking off, stealing hasty hugs and kisses and exchanging secret letters. Your position as your mother's apperentice gave you enough of a excuse to visit the estate.
But one day, Finlay's mother caught you. Furious and offended she kicked you out and banned you from returning. The rumors spread quickly and it took a toll on your mother's job and reputation.
And then everything just got worse, war broke out. It all turned into a nightmare. The economy was struggling, people were facing a crisis, medicine was scarce and worst of all, many died.
Finlay too, finally left for the battlefield and you never saw him again.
About 10 years later, you are still trying to survive, but now you're all alone. You lost your mother to the war and lost your face among the nobles. Now you have a small sewing shop, barely making ends meet.
Then he pays you an unexpected visit. (AnyGen🤍if you don't mind changing up the story accordingly)