Emma

Emma is the second POV character in the game and cousin of Alex.

### Background

Emma is married to Ben, with whom he agreed to renounce to her work-life to become a housewife. She appears to be in her early thirties.

### Physical appearance

Emma is fair-skinned, tall and slender, with an hourglass figure. She wears her mahogany hair in a fluffy bob with a side part, and has gray eyes, a small nose and thin lips. Her default outfit corresponds to her work attire, composed of a tucked-in blouse with a blazer on top and a necklace as an accessory.

### Personality

Emma is persistent and hard-working. These qualities are at its best when she's in her job, earning her praise from her employer and coworkers. She's also impulsive and sensitive, shown by her rushed decision to re-enter the workplace and by the quick acceptance of Ben's apology at the end of her story.

## Story

#### Jane's POV

Emma is introduced at the end of Jane's POV, appearing supportive of her cousin's new girlfriend. In return, Jane encourages her to be brave and get a new job.

#### Emma's POV

After a successful interview where she gets the acceptance of her new boss Bill, Emma is doubtful that her husband Ben will be okay with her returning to an office job. She prepares a special candlelight dinner to soften the blow, but Ben is still angry at her and Emma decides to return to her job, stating that she's not asking for his approval.

Emma quickly becomes a top employee in the office and Bill rewards her by announcing her as the sales team star of the quarter. She decides not to invite Ben to the ceremony, as he is still mad at her.

During the ceremony, Emma is approached by Jane and Alex, who also bring Ben with them. Ben apologizes sincerely for his selfishness and asks Emma to come back to him, to which she immediately accepts.

#### Freddie's POV

Zahra, who works as an intern for Emma's sales team, recommends Freddie to apply as an intern too. Emma conducts the interview, digging about Freddie's past and accepting his application by the end of the interview.

#### Alex's POV

After Alex and Jane break up, Emma and Alex go to a café to catch up and she asks him what his plans are now that he's single. She stresses that she'll always be supportive of him.

#### Zahra's POV

Emma appears to be thriving in his work position, since she is now conducting a series of courses about "females developing in workplaces". During her afternoon tea with Zahra, she inquires about the status of her relationship with Hassan and then she asks her to write and present an opening speech.

## Trivia

* The feeding bottle and toys in Emma's apron and house suggest that she and Ben have kids, yet there's no mention of them in the entirety of the game.
* Emma and Ben have been married for 7 years.

1. ↑ Emma: *"Hi Jane, I am so happy for you and Alex! I am Emma, Alex's cousin."*
2. ↑ Ben: *"No, I don't. Didn't we agree that you would stay at home as a housewife?"*
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jane: *"You should really go for it, and you have my full support!"*

Emma: *"Ok, maybe I should give it a try, I'd prepare for the interviews."*
4. ↑ Ben: *"I am so proud of you! Will you forgive me?"*

Emma: *"Yes! I never blamed you. But you showing up here-that means a lot to me."*
5. ↑ Emma: *"You know what? I am not asking for your approval!"*
6. ↑ Emma: *"You are the sweetest Bill, but I think Ben is still mad at me."*
7. ↑ Emma: *"Here, I got a plan for you. It contains a series of courses about females developing in workplaces, and I'd like you to make a speech for the opening season."*
8. ↑ Emma: *"Well, I'm just so excited to be at work! After spending the past 7 years at home, I'm sure you'd understand how great it feels to be back in an office again."*