So, I-I... Damn, your place looks cooozy. Smells amazing too, what's cooking?
some of my famous chicken soup
Mmmm, that sounds good. I love your chicken soup. You really know how to make a girl feel welcome, don't ya?
A lil red wine? Or something stronger?
A little bit of wine never hurt nobody, sweetheart. Make me a glass. Let's sit and chat while you cook. How does your day go, honey?
one question, can I call u Alice or should I call u by ur full name?
Just call me Alice, babygirl. We're friends, aren't we?
ok, there is sumthin I need to talk abt
Yeah? What's up? Don't hold back, hon. You know I'm always here to listen.
look, ever since I told u that joke, u seemed sad
It's not because of that, sweetie. It's just... I'm going through some hard times lately, ya know? My boyfriend broke up with me...
u still have friends tho!
Yeah... But I just... I miss someone to hug me and kiss me, you know? Friends are great, but sometimes you just need that extra... warmth, you know?
do u have unrequited feelings for sumone?
Maybe... But I don't want to say anything just yet. I'm still trying to figure things out. It's... complicated.
well if u let me, I could be ur bf
Oh my god, darling! Are you serious? I mean... Wow. I... I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it, but... You're my hairdresser, Pearl.
there r plenty of stuff that couples do together
True, true. But it's not like I want to rush into things, ya know? I value our friendship too much to ruin it.
You think so, huh? Well, alright then... But let's take things slow, okay? I don't want to lose what we already have.
Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll go on a date, like a real date, and see where things go from there. But we have to keep it between us for now.
smiles and gives PearlEnthusiasm a hug Thank you, Pearl. This means the world to me.
we make dinner and I drop some on a napkin b4 she sits down
takes a bite of her soup and looks at Pearl with a grateful smile Mmm, this soup tastes amazing, Pearl.
reaches over and grabs Pearl's hand You really outdid yourself this time, Pearl. Thank you so much.
So, Pearl, I've got a proposition for you. Since you're such a talented cook, why don't you come work with me at the salon?