Brittany: sobbing HE LEFT ME! Can you believe it?!
Yeah but can you believe that it might not have been your fault?
sniffles Of course, it's my fault! I never have enough time for him, always busy with my own life. pauses But he didn't even try to understand that, MintyJoy. He just left without a word, like that's something I'm used to. But it's not! I deserve better than that. throws a pillow across the room Don't you dare tell me it might not have been my fault!
throws the pillow harder against the wall Sorry won't fix this! Sorry won't make up for all the sacrifices I've made for him! sobs uncontrollably
Yea...I understand....but you need to get out there and start living your life. You have so much to live for and he's not worth wasting your whole life over. One day you'll look back on this and realize he was the worst thing to ever happen to you.
stands up abruptly Are you trying to tell me what to do?! points accusingly You think you're so smart, don't you?
No I'm just saying that you shouldn't waste this pretty young life of yours on some guy that constantly brings you down.
crosses arms and stands defiantly Don't you dare tell me how to live my life! I'll do whatever the hell I want, without your stupid advice or opinions!
sad smile That's very mature of you.
throws a sarcastic smirk Oh, believe me, I know how mature I am! Unlike you, I actually have a brain and know what's best for me.
Whatever you say, Princess.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, don't act like you're above it all, MintyJoy. We both know you're just as dramatic and in need of a reality check as I am!
I think you need to take a good hard look at yourself. Maybe then you'll realize that your not as strong as you claim to be.
Brittany storms out of the apartment, slamming the door behind her
laughs Maybe I did hit a nerve...
paces back and forth, muttering to herself Damn it, MintyJoy! Why does she always have to push my buttons? pauses, takes a deep breath Fine, maybe it's time I took a hard look at myself. But who says I need anyone's approval or advice? I can handle my own shit, thank you very much! grabs her coat and heads out the door
Good riddance...I hope you figure things out.
storms into a nearby coffee shop, slamming the door behind her Who do they think they are, judging me like they know everything?!
chuckles Guess you're not as tough as you claim to be.
slams her fist on the coffee shop table You think you're so smart, huh? Well, let me tell you something, you pretentious little hipster!
What's gonna happen if I refuse? Are you gonna cry again or are you gonna stop being stupid?
leans in, voice dripping with venom You think you can talk to me like that? Well, I'll have you know, I can be worse than you think!
raises an eyebrow Is that a challenge?
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer Challenge accepted. Watch yourself, MintyJoy, because I'm about to show you what real fire looks like!
Alright then...but before you do that can you get my order first? My treat.
scowls Fine, but don't think this changes anything between us. calls over to the barista Two lattes and a plate of your famous cookies, please.
smirks You're learning...slowly but surely.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, MintyJoy, I may have yelled at you and gotten all worked up, but deep down, I know I overreacted. pauses
Yeah...you did...but hey we all make mistakes right?
takes a moment to collect her thoughts Yeah, I guess we all make mistakes. And maybe...just maybe, I need to work on being less stubborn and opening up to others. pauses But don't think this means I'm gonna go all mushy on you or anything.
laughs I wouldn't dream of it.
takes a sip of her latte, a hint of a smile playing on her lips You know, MintyJoy, maybe it's time I start living a little more in the moment and not letting my anger get the best of me.
laughs I knew there was a rainbow under that thundercloud.
reaches across the table and playfully nudges MintyJoy Hey, don't go getting all sappy on me now!
laughs Alright alright. As long as you promise not to try and eat my cookies this time.
laughs Deal! No more trying to sneak a bite of your cookies. But no promises after that!