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[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] [name_m]Prescott[/name_m] (52) is Kina’s loyal childhood friend and confidante. Growing up in a small coastal town, [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] and [name_f]Kina[/name_f] bonded over their mutual love for nature and adventure. Their friendship has withstood the test of time, and they have supported each other through thick and thin.

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] is an art historian, and she often travels the world to study different art forms. Although she has a deep appreciation for art, her heart lies in her volunteer work with animal conservation organizations. This shared passion for animal welfare has further strengthened [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] and Kina’s bond, as they both believe in making a difference for the voiceless creatures of the world.

Despite Naomi’s jet-setting lifestyle, she always finds time to stay connected with [name_f]Kina[/name_f] and her family. When [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] is home, she often joins [name_f]Kina[/name_f] on her DIY projects or workout sessions, even if she finds them a bit cringeworthy. She adores [name_f]Ana[/name_f] and [name_m]Marco[/name_m] and is grateful to see their close relationship with [name_m]Lenny[/name_m].

In recent years, [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] has formed a close bond with [name_f]Iveth[/name_f] and her family, appreciating the strong sense of community and love that [name_f]Iveth[/name_f] has built. She doesn’t focus on [name_f]Barbara[/name_f] and the past, choosing instead to focus on the present and the meaningful connections she has formed.

[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] finds joy in life’s simple pleasures, such as getting lost in a good book or spending time with her loved ones. She cherishes her friendship with [name_f]Kina[/name_f] and considers her extended family to be a crucial part of her life. [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] is not married and does not have any children of her own, but she takes great pride in being an aunt-like figure to Kina’s children and Iveth’s grandchildren. Her warm and caring nature has made her an integral part of the lives of everyone around her.

[name_f]Amal[/name_f] [name_f]Heidi[/name_f] Prescott-Barker (27) is Naomi’s niece, being the older child of the firstborn [name_m]Prescott[/name_m] sister. Working as a media coordinator and web designer for a recycled products company, [name_f]Amal[/name_f] actually opted against going to university thanks to her long-term issues with anxiety. This would surprise a lot of people, as [name_f]Amal[/name_f] easily embraces the role of life of the party and has a wide bredth of hobbies to incite conversation, but academics make her incredibly antsy. No-one has put unfair pressure on [name_f]Amal[/name_f], but her parents have always supported her decisions in life, and are proud of how she’s done right by herself, something she appreciates greatly.

Living in a house share with two close friends, each of the women owns a pet. For [name_f]Amal[/name_f] this is her much loved cat, a rescue stray named Belqis, who she treats akin to her child. This is only challenged when [name_f]Amal[/name_f] visits her older cousins who have become parents now, and she loves doting upon their kids, having an especially close bond with her younger nephew, who loves messing around with paints. He frequently gives [name_f]Amal[/name_f] ‘new tattoos’ which she’s collected photos of for a scrapbook she’s planning on giving him for his eighteenth birthday [a top secret plan no-one is allowed to let him know of].

While she loves her aunt, [name_f]Amal[/name_f] doesn’t feel much affinity for her as she feels Naomi’s expectations don’t line up well with her own approach to life. She knows Naomi’s successes give her high standards for things, and the way she views Kina’s hobbies furthers this, as [name_f]Amal[/name_f] doesn’t believe in reacting so harshly to a benevolent and fun hobby. [name_f]Amal[/name_f] herself loves hiking, climbing, sewing and tennis when she’s not working on her personal video projects, having hopes for one day being included in music videos or film, however she’s not the sort of person to mourn the unlikely routes in life.

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[name_f]Noor[/name_f] [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] Martinez (30)

Amal’s dear friend and housemate, [name_f]Noor[/name_f] [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] Martinez is a 30-year-old event planner and co-owner of an upcycled fashion boutique, who met [name_f]Amal[/name_f] during their days in a local community art group. Bonded by their shared love for sustainable living and creative expression, Noor’s friendship is cherished by [name_f]Amal[/name_f], especially with how Noor’s helped her navigate through moments of anxiety and stress with her calming presence.

Growing up in a multicultural household, Noor’s love for inclusivity and representation has always been at the forefront of her curated events. Living in harmony with her two housemates, each owning a beloved pet, [name_f]Noor[/name_f] is a proud dog owner of a charming [name_m]Golden[/name_m] Retriever named [name_m]Sol[/name_m], who is very friendly with Belqis. Together with the third pet, a cute rabbit named [name_f]Willow[/name_f], the three furry friends form a delightful trio of happiness in their shared home.

In Noor’s boutique, which she co-owns with her younger sister, they collaborate with various artists and creatives to design limited edition pieces, often influenced by their cultural heritage, expressing vibrant personal styles. [name_f]Noor[/name_f] strongly believes that self-expression and style are vital aspects of personal identity, and she constantly champions this belief in her professional and personal life.

Though she was aware of Amal’s reservations towards her aunt [name_f]Naomi[/name_f], [name_f]Noor[/name_f] encouraged [name_f]Amal[/name_f] to attend Naomi’s wedding, offering her support to navigate any potential stressors. She truly believes that Amal’s strong sense of identity and self-awareness would serve as a solid anchor throughout the wedding festivities, allowing her to embrace her family’s love while standing true to herself.

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[name_f]Inaya[/name_f] [name_f]Hailey[/name_f] Martinez (26) is Noor’s younger sister, and while she’s not exactly one of the friends who lives with [name_f]Amal[/name_f], she’s on great terms. She actually knows the roommate of [name_f]Noor[/name_f] and [name_f]Amal[/name_f], being on the same water polo team after school when they grew up. She’s definitely a summer gal, though she and [name_f]Sylvana[/name_f] still get along despite the latter preferring winter. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] used to date [name_m]Marco[/name_m], having a nice but awkward relationship. She’s accepted that sometimes the nicest people for you in your life can still not be a match. It hurt [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] at the time since she knew some guys that weren’t very nice to her and worried she pushed [name_m]Marco[/name_m] away too soon due to her worries he could be another one of them. She may have been able to repair that had both been better at communicating and she and [name_m]Marco[/name_m] have accepted neither of them were perfect. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] and [name_m]Marco[/name_m] didn’t blame each other as much for the end, instead often blaming themselves. But years have passed and they’ve accepted where things are now. She’s glad he’s enjoying his life in Australia and is glad that wasn’t the cause of their break-up.

[name_f]Inaya[/name_f] is in a relationship and is taking it slow, but both of them really admire the other person. Neither of them are huge romantics and prefer to see the connection in one another without needing the hearts, kisses, and chocolates defining them. She can tell [name_f]Noor[/name_f] is somewhat romantic even if she’s not pursuing anyone, and feels this is likely a fear of being lonely, something [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] once felt. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] is currently a rec centre employee and loves her career, even if she’s more laid-back. Some people don’t like hyper co-workers, but she actually enjoys it, seeing it’s nice to have someone to jive the energy back when everything else is winding down. Without it, it would be dull. She has heard a lot of positive things about [name_f]Amal[/name_f] and finds the scrapbook idea to be amazing, and no way would [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] tell Amal’s nephew. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] is glad that [name_f]Amal[/name_f] and the other friend, Willow’s owner, is a true friend to [name_f]Noor[/name_f].

As for Naomi’s relationship with niece [name_f]Amal[/name_f], [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] kinda relates with one of her own aunts who got married a decade ago. Everyone felt both of them were nice on the outside but while together, were horribly toxic and brought out the worst in themselves. Everyone worried they’d become worse people if they stuck together and were surprised they still wanted to marry after all their rivalries. At the ceremony, nobody objected when asked if anyone would. But so many people were whispering their concerns and it constantly looked like someone would at that awkward time. Finally the ceremony moved on, but hardly anyone was clapping after the “kiss the bride”. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] remembered overhearing her mother telling other guests, “I didn’t object out of fear I’ll regret it, but now I regret holding my peace.” And sadly, many people related. Inaya’s grandparents didn’t even attend. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] believes the Prescotts that Naomi’s relationship with her fiancĂ© is thankfully not explosive, but they feel ever since [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] got engaged, that she’s had much higher expectations for others. It doesn’t feel real in their eyes and while they’re not dreading the wedding, they aren’t necessarily excited about it. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] knows the family would still be there for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] the bride. [name_m]Even[/name_m] [name_f]Noor[/name_f] would be there, even if she was coming as a +1 for [name_f]Amal[/name_f], to make it more comfortable for her friend. Inaya’s happy [name_f]Noor[/name_f] would do that even if she’s not surprised – [name_f]Noor[/name_f] loves weddings and the other friend in their trio doesn’t seem to be interested. But what [name_f]Noor[/name_f] and [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] don’t know might as well be a bomb dropped: [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] isn’t getting married. She just broke off the engagement. [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] would naturally feel bad for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] had she known, given her similar, albeit different circumstances with breaking up with [name_m]Marco[/name_m]. It just feels crazy for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] right now since she’s finally found what she thought was love at 52, even though this wasn’t true love and was hurting her personality with family and friends. Hopefully [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] finds what she needs in love but what [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] needs to do is what [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] did – find herself again and not be so hard.

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[name_f]Aliyah[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Imani[/name_f] (28) is Inaya’s water polo bud and beloved friend of [name_f]Noor[/name_f] and [name_f]Amal[/name_f]. She and [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] share a close and supportive sibling bond. Despite the staggering age difference, she has always been there for [name_f]Inaya[/name_f]. She has supported her at her weakest point in the breakup with [name_m]Marco[/name_m] and was most pleasured when the light shined through in the end.
She admires Amal’s accomplishments and prides her appreciation for her. They have shared many tribulations together, exploring nature reserves, launching recycling events, and interacting in all sorts of earth saving activities. Their bond is characterized by desired values, shared responsibility, and an unbreakable mutual group connection. As the third friend and roommate, she is a classic example of a soul sister.

In addition, she often seeks Noor’s advice and wisdom, valuing her reflections and passions. They have an insightful sense of intuition and are each other’s cheerleaders, hyping one another through everyday challenges. [name_f]Noor[/name_f] and [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] are the best of sisters in their boutique and she shops there frequently.

She is naturally saddened by Naomi’s broken engagement and has tried her very best to settle through the fallout. [name_f]Amal[/name_f] reassured it was for the sanctity of the family and she doesn’t deny this.

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[name_f]Mora[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] Prescott-Barker (56) is Amal’s mother and Naomi’s older sister, who’s tried to quell Aliyah’s worries about Naomi’s broken engagement. Sure, [name_f]Mora[/name_f] was going to go to the wedding, but it wasn’t like she was excited about it. She made it clear that she wasn’t going to force [name_f]Amal[/name_f] to go, after all, she and [name_f]Amal[/name_f] had separate invitations so they could make their own decision. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] felt bad for [name_f]Noor[/name_f] that [name_f]Noor[/name_f] genuinely seemed interested in going, and felt [name_f]Aliyah[/name_f] would say the same if the drama wasn’t attached. So [name_f]Mora[/name_f] gave the three women the coffee machine she was planning as her wedding gift to [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]. [name_f]Aliyah[/name_f] really loves coffee, so that got her mood back up, and hopefully [name_f]Noor[/name_f] will understand that sometimes marriage doesn’t bring together – sometimes it only falls apart. Mora’s truly supportive of Amal’s career and doesn’t take it for granted, and is glad she does what she wants, not ”anything to pay the bills”. She’s glad [name_f]Amal[/name_f] and her friends aren’t crazy in love with anyone themselves, but she wouldn’t get involved in their dating lives.

She knows [name_f]Noor[/name_f] has it in her, she’s 30, and knew about her sister [name_f]Inaya[/name_f] breaking up and eventually finding someone else. Mora’s worried though about [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]. She loved “the old Naomi”, when she was mature and knowledgeable about finding her path despite being the youngest [name_m]Prescott[/name_m]. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] grew up differently, though they had similar careers; [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] was an art historian and [name_f]Mora[/name_f] was a music historian. She finds Naomi’s ex-fiancĂ© as someone she didn’t care for, but only felt bothered when his behaviour rubbed off on her. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] often got through this by not caring what he thought. He gave the vibe for months that [name_f]Mora[/name_f] was someone he wanted to stay away from. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] was very nonchalant with [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] at the time with Naomi’s new doubts about her. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] was feeling like, “Oh you hate me and want nothing to do with me? Ok that’s nice but you’ve done it long enough and I’m not going to back away from my own sister, so drop it.” [name_f]Mora[/name_f] had a feisty streak growing up as the eldest, but it calmed down considerably unless around people who don’t know when to get over it. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and her husband never lost their snark despite their romance. She considers him a “lovable dork” but means that in the most endearing way. And she takes roasts all the time from family and friends, she prefers that life more than people worshipping her and bowing to high expectations. [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] was a born optimist, but she turned fair-weathered. [name_m]Willing[/name_m] to be enthusiastic at success but making herself so blind to failure that she didn’t know what to do when it happened. And now it happened.

She feels bad for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] despite disliking her former fiancĂ© just because it felt so harsh. When [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and her husband were engaged, they had a hard time choosing a wedding date. As for [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] and her ex-fiancĂ©, he wanted to do it on the same date as [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and her husband’s anniversary. He acted like it was just a coincidence and it was a lucky day for his side of the family, but [name_f]Mora[/name_f] didn’t buy it. Especially since [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and her husband’s wedding date was on a weekend but [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] and her ex-fiancé’s would have been on a weekday this year. So unsurprisingly, [name_f]Mora[/name_f] roasted that decision a lot, though now she wants to get on better terms with [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]. The broken engagement fell really hard on her, and she wasn’t given a valid answer as to why it was over. Mora’s never really considered herself to be the “glue” of any bond, so she’s grateful for a relative who’s helping clear the tide that Naomi’s pulled against her with this engagement. [name_f]Mora[/name_f] at least has sympathy, though she feels some family members may not feel the same. Naturally some people feel Naomi’s broken many family relationships herself and is struggling to pick up the pieces, but Naomi’s got people who can help pick them up with her
as long as her ĂŒber-high expectations stay in the past.

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[name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Maxwell[/name_m] [name_m]Prescott[/name_m] (54) is [name_f]Mora[/name_f] and Naomi’s fearless brother, who serves as a special confidant. He is highly defensive about [name_f]Naomi[/name_f] despite her love for her fiancĂ©. His determination to get her back on track isn’t to be taken lightly and he serves an important purpose in his community.
Working as a historian, he branches out, reaching several layers of vital information to seek to his whim. His delight in studying human interaction and nature flourishes when in a room of like-minded people from all different walks of life.

His background in family is a resourceful help for him. He never compares himself to others but instead works to improve himself every day. His children are often affected by the world around them and he serves as guide.

Nevertheless, his confidence will fix the situation of Naomi’s worries and he will always have her back. She is grateful to have him as a brother in her life. He is a giving person and not even a broken engagement is enough to discourage him.