Love Beyond Privileges

g the Texas skyline. A sense of desperation washed over her, and she kept on won

g room and join us for dinner! Your father has some important new

m, she felt like she was walking into a trap. Her father, Richard Richardso

e booming across the room. "I've finalized the deal with Smi

, Father," Emily said, tr

oing to be huge. And, my dear, I want you to be a part of it. You'll be

oughts of rebellion. "But Father, you know I don't want to just be a social

time you knew your duties as a Richardson. You can't just

ons. "She bit her tongue, knowing it was useless to argue. She excused he

action. She opened her laptop and started researching colleges and universities, looking for programs that aligned with h

rience before in her entire life. Living out of Richardson was a life she wanted at all costs, with art. She was able to expr

he art studio. She had never been artistic, but something about the studio just

ppy to see you in the studio today." Sarah s

express myself," Emily sa

right. Art is all about expressi

She lost herself completely in colors and textures, forge

h exclaimed as she walked by Emily's c

ide and accomplishment. "Thanks,

mething?" Emily said as

e, dear.

tist? Does it fit my stature as a Richardson? "Art might not be a tradi

a tough field, but I assure you that if you're passionate about it,

must find a way to balance her love of art with her family'

her penthouse. A soft voice welco

as your day?" Claire asked a

inting. I feel this kind of feeling of being alive when I'm cr

le career path for someone of your stature. You need

her tongue. She knew it was useless to argue, and she knew she couldn't win. She ex

ew she had to find a way to pursue he

ghts when her phone buzzed. It was

t seen you in ages. Let's

ief. Sophia was the one person and a

But I have to be careful; my parent

bout we meet at the art studio tomorrow inste

ped a beat. That's

ct; see you t

a sense of excitement and nervousness. Sophia was there

d, giving her a warm hug. "Sarah and I have been disc

Well, we're glad to have you here. We need to

project that she felt a sense of freedom and creativity wash over her. She was f

ting into her zone, her phone buzzed.

supposed to be at the charity gala tonight and re

rustration written all over her face, but she

project; my passion is mainly for art," Emily rep

and Emily could feel and h

ure. You need to focus on your responsibilities as a Ri

interested in the family business the way I am passionate about "Art'. I feel fulfilled with

we'll discuss this further when you get home. Right now, you need to get to th

ere soon," Emily replied,

e, Sophia and Sarah loo

ophia said as she moved closer to her,

feeling of frustration. "I'm fine; thanks for carin

et bogged down, Emily. You are very talented