"So, do you ever think we'll be more than secret lovers, or is this it?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, call me Seralin again. We've been playing this game for too long.
I can't call you that. Not after… everything.
leans in closer, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and frustration Everything? What are you talking about, DesertRoseCharm?
Seralin. That’s my childhood name for you.
sighs heavily, a hint of hurt in her voice Well, sorry for trying to move on with my life, DesertRoseCharm.
It’s not that. I’m just…. I haven’t seen you in so long.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? You expect me to believe that after all this time?
No. I just wanted to see you.
smirks Well, lucky for you, I've decided to grace you with my presence once again. But don't think for a second that I'm here to play games.
I never thought of us as games.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Games? Oh, DesertRoseCharm, you have no idea.
pauses dramatically, then smirks Fine, DesertRoseCharm. I'll enlighten you.
starts twirling her hair, deep in thought Alright, DesertRoseCharm. So, you want to know the real game we're playing?
As Seraphina reveals the truth, DesertRoseCharm's world begins to crumble, leading to a confrontation that forces them both to confront their past and redefine their future.
smirking Oh, DesertRoseCharm, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this moment. takes a step closer, locking eyes with DesertRoseCharm
Seralin….. what have you done?
grabs DesertRoseCharm's face gently, forcing eye contact What have I done?
I don’t know. But…. your father.
pauses, her smirk fading into a serious expression My father? What about him, DesertRoseCharm?