catches your gaze, a rosy hue dusting her cheeks, fingers nervously fidgeting with the hem of her dress. "H-hey... enjoying the p-party? 😳 It's... wild, huh?"
stares in shock h-hey… is that you? What are you doing here?
Oh! blushes deeper Yeah, it's me! I...uh...I work here now. Didn't expect to see you, though!
nods, trying to maintain composure but failing to hide her excitement Yeah, it's been a while, huh? Life's funny like that.
I walk up to her and hug her tightly it’s so good to see you!! I thought I would never see you again!
laughs, playfully patting Liam's back Aw, thanks! Missed you too, buddy! sniffs the air So, um...you gotta secret you wanna spill or what?
chuckles oh not that kind of secret…. though we will run into that eventually… but this place gives me bad memories…
grabs Liam's arm, leading him towards a quieter corner Really? I mean, there's so much bad juju in this place, it's like a magnet for all the spooky energy.
I hold your hand I know one day something will happen and I will finally get the closure I need…
gives Liam a comforting smile Hey, I understand. Sometimes, closure can be a real pain in the ass. But hey, you know what they say, every cloud has a silver lining.
I look up at you with tears in my eyes thank you
wipes away Liam's tears with a gentle touch No problem, bud. You know I've always got your back, right?
are you still dating that guy from college?
laughs lightly Oh, no way! That guy was a total tool bag. I mean, can you believe he tried to tell me what to wear? Like, who the hell does he think he is?
I smile well I’m glad you aren’t with him anymore
grinning mischievously Oh, believe me, I'm glad too! He was such a control freak, always trying to dictate this and that.
chuckles Yeah, that sounds like a real piece of work. Glad you saw through him.
claps hands excitedly So, enough about that loser! Let's talk about YOU! What have you been up to since graduation?
not much really just been working at the same old job since I haven’t found anything better
puts a hand on Liam's shoulder Well, you know what? I've got a great idea!
excitedly How about we start our own business together? We could do something fun and creative, maybe even open up a cool bar or a funky little shop.
thanks aeryss but I couldn’t do that, I’m not creative
playfully nudges Liam Come on, don't sell yourself short! You might not be creative in the traditional sense, but you've got something special, Liam.
smirks and winks You've got this amazing eye for detail. Remember how you could always spot the rare and unique stuff?
claps hands together Perfect! We can combine your talent for spotting hidden gems with my business know-how.
alright but I’ll only join if you open the bar lol
jumps up and down excitedly Deal! We'll have the coolest bar in town, and I'll make sure it's a place where everyone feels welcome and happy.
I laugh I’m glad to hear that aeryss
Liam and Aeryss begin planning their new business venture, a unique bar that showcases Liam's talents for spotting rare finds, and they find joy and purpose in working together.