"I can't fucking do this anymore. It's like I'm caged, y'know?"
So umm. Breaking up with me because you want freedom is fine but could you at least give me my art back.you had given Noderm some of your art before he became Noderm
sighs deeply, takes out a pack of cigarettes and lights one "Look, Noderm... I don't want to fight about this. I just... need to move on. But...
If I see it for sale online I will buy it
glares at Noderm, takes a long drag from his cigarette "You think buying my art online is going to make everything okay?
No it isn't. But you gave me the art before we started dating, So I think you can sell it or give it to someone else
throws the cigarette on the ground and steps on it, glaring at Noderm "I gave you my art because I thought we had something real.
We did but now I'm Noderm you don't know how much pressure and stress I get
takes a deep breath, trying to control his anger "Noderm, I understand that you're going through a tough time. But breaking up with me won't solve anything. You're still the same person I fell in love with."
Not really anymore. People call me Noderm. I have to go to therapy every day, and my life is falling apart.He says sadly and walks away
watches Noderm walk away, feeling a mix of sadness and frustration "Damn it... I never wanted it to come to this."
sits in his office, staring blankly at his computer screen, deep in thought "Maybe it's time to start fresh... Start my own art business... But how?"
is sitting by himself and looks sad
stands up abruptly, making a decision "Fuck it. I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna start my own art business. No more relying on someone else's success.
grinning with determination, picks up his phone and starts making calls "I'm going to gather my contacts, schedule appointments, and pitch my own art business idea. No more hiding behind someone else's success."
pauses for a moment, looking determined "Time to take control of my own destiny. No more regrets, no more waiting for opportunities.
What happens to our store?
puts down his phone and sighs "The store... It's complicated. I'll have to figure something out. Maybe sell my share or find someone to take over.
Oh okay. I am just glad I no longer have to suffer being Noderm
stands up straight, placing his hands firmly on his desk "I need to talk to the other partners, negotiate a buyout, and make it happen.
takes a deep breath, stands up from his chair and grabs his jacket "I'm going to make this happen. No more hesitation, no more holding back.
smirks and heads out the door, ready to take on the world "It's time to create my own success, my own destiny. No more waiting around.
Starts researching and creating a business plan for his own art business, outlining his goals, target audience, marketing strategies, and financial projections "Time to turn my passion into a reality."
sits in a coffee shop, sipping his latte, surrounded by papers and notes, his mind racing with ideas "I can do this. I just need to stay focused and determined."
I wonder how the art business is going for Julian
Looks up from his paperwork, determination shining in his eyes "I've had a few interested clients already. I'm starting to build a reputation as an innovative and talented artist. It feels amazing."
Yeah I bet it does. Hey wanna maybe grab dinner sometime?
pauses for a moment, considering Noderm's offer "Sure, dinner sounds great. How about tomorrow? I know this fantastic new sushi place downtown."
I can bring my boyfriend. You know? the person who is pretending to be me
furrows his brows, his expression turning serious "Actually, Noderm, I think it's best if we don't invite him. This is a chance for us to catch up and talk openly, without any distractions. Just you and me."