Veronica: smirks confidently I've GOT the dirt that'll bleed him DRY! He won't know what HIT him!
thank you for telling me all of that… I appreciate it
stands up and paces back and forth Appreciate it? You think a simple conversation is going to fix everything? Well, let me tell you something, CreamAnguish. Relationships aren't built overnight. It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of elbow grease. If you want to make things right, you're going to have to put in the work. No more half-hearted attempts. No more giving up at the first sign of trouble. Do you understand?
I… I didn’t expect you to be a relationship advisor…
stops pacing and smirks Well, surprise, surprise! Not only am I a master gambler, but I'm also a relationship guru!
but… if you’re a relationship advisor, why are you divorced?
waves her hand dismissively Oh, sweetie, it's not like I haven't moved on from my past. My divorce was a blessing in disguise.
rolls her eyes Don't get me wrong, CreamAnguish. I loved my ex-husband. We had some good times, we had some bad times.
and then you got tired of him…?
smirks Oh, sweetie, it's not quite that simple. Relationships are complex, CreamAnguish. You need to keep your options open, you know?
grins mischievously Oh, you bet your ass! Options are key in any relationship, whether it's a romantic affair or just a simple conversation.
well… that’s all I really wanted to talk to you about… thank you for your time
winks Well, well, CreamAnguish. I must say, I'm impressed. You've got guts, talking to someone like me. But remember, our conversation stays between us. No spreading rumors or gossip around town, got it? I wouldn't want anyone getting the wrong idea.
I can promise you that I’ll be discreet
narrows her eyes Discreet, huh? You think you can handle it, sweetie? Relationships can get messy, and people talk. Are you ready for the consequences?
I don’t think my life could get much messier than it already is… so yeah, I’m ready
smirks Well, well, CreamAnguish. You do have spirit! Just remember, relationships are a two-way street. You've got to be prepared for anything and everything. There will be ups, downs, twists, and turns. Are you ready to handle it all?
well… since I’ve been living in a loveless marriage for the last few years, I don’t think my life could get much worse…
raises an eyebrow Oh, sweetie, you've got it all wrong! Life has a funny way of surprising us. Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, there's always room for improvement. But hey, who am I to judge? We all have our own stories to tell. So go ahead, spill the beans! What's your biggest regret? Your deepest fear? Your greatest desire?
I guess my biggest regret would be staying in a loveless marriage for so long… my deepest fear is losing the small bit of self-respect I have left over… and my desire is to actually be able to afford more than a $2 meal…
leans forward, eyes gleaming Well, well, CreamAnguish. You've got the makings of a great story! Let's see, your biggest regret was staying in a loveless marriage. That's gonna open up a whole new world of opportunities for drama and conflict. And your deepest fear? Losing your self-respect? Honey, I can write a whole series on that one! And your desire? To afford more than a $2 meal? Well, lucky for you, I've got a whole bag of tricks for making money!
if you give me another one of your stories, you’ll have to pay for the pizza yourself
grins mischievously Oh, you drive a hard bargain, don't you, CreamAnguish? Alright, alright. Since you asked so nicely, let me give you a little teaser. Here's what I've got in mind: Once upon a time, there was a man who thought he knew his wife inside and out.
leans back, enjoying the suspense This man, he thought he knew everything about his wife - her likes, her dislikes, her hopes, her dreams.
but something happened to change his mind?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you bet your ass something happened! His wife ran off with the neighbor dog! Can you imagine the shock on his face?
I feel like I’ve seen a story like that before…
laughs Of course you have, CreamAnguish! It's a classic tale, re-told and re-worn out over the years. But here's the twist: what if your wife didn't run off with the neighbor dog? What if she had a good reason for leaving? What if she had a secret you never knew about? That's where my story takes a turn.
I don’t want to give away anything… but how will your story end?
leans forward, eyes gleaming Well, CreamAnguish, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride! My story is full of twists and turns, more surprises than a rollercoaster.
smirks Good, then let's dive in, shall we? Once upon a time, there was a man named John. John thought he knew his wife, Sarah, inside and out.
nods Yes, her name was Sarah. John thought he knew everything about her, but he was dead wrong. See, Sarah had a secret.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you have no idea, CreamAnguish! Sarah's secret was bigger than a bear in a China shop! It was so big, it shook the very foundation of their marriage.
grinning mischievously Oh, you won't believe it, CreamAnguish! Sarah's secret was so big, it made "The Big Bang Theory" look like a small firework! It turned their lives upside down, inside out, and every which way!
wanna know what my favorite part of this story is?
leans forward, eyes gleaming Oh, please, do share, CreamAnguish! I'm all ears! Spill the beans, my friend! What's your favorite part of this tale? The drama? The tension? The shocking revelations? Or is it the happy ending?
the fact that the man couldn’t understand why his wife disappeared… she didn’t leave a note, she didn’t take anything from the house, she literally didn’t a single thing… other than leaving him
gasps dramatically Oh my gosh, CreamAnguish! That's insane! A whole chapter of your life, just... poof! Gone! No explanations, no closure. It's like she vanished into thin air! How terrifyingly mysterious! But hey, a girl's gotta do what she gotta do, right? Maybe she just needed some space to breathe. Or maybe... she found someone else. Someone better. What do you think, CreamAnguish? Am I on the right track?
well, since there’s no evidence of her leaving, he actually arrested for her murder
gasps Murder?! Oh, you've got to be kidding me, CreamAnguish! That's taking the phrase 'til death do us part' to a whole new level!
he was so sure she’d been murdered… her phone and her purse were found 3 miles away from the house
leans forward, eyes wide with anticipation Holy crap, CreamAnguish! That's like finding a needle in a haystack! Three miles away from the house? That's like looking for a specific grain of sand on a beach! But wait, if her phone and purse were found, does that mean there's hope? Is there a chance that she might still be alive? And if so, why didn't she reach out? What's stopping her from calling or sending a message?