Leaning in, voice barely a whisper I-I've gotta tell you something... it's been eating me up.
Biting her lip, eyes darting around nervously Okay, so... I've been seeing someone. Like, romantically.
Eyes wide, hands fidgeting No, you don't understand! It's complicated, and I-I'm torn. He's not who I thought he was, MountainEcho.
voice shaking He... he lied to me, MountainEcho. He's been keeping secrets, hiding things from me. I can't trust him anymore.
Runs fingers through her hair, sighs heavily Yeah, it really does. I mean, I thought he was different, you know? But turns out, he's just like all the others.
feeling a pang of sadness Shit, Em... That's rough. But hey, you're stronger than you think. You'll get through this.
Pauses, taking a deep breath Yeah, you're right, MountainEcho. I gotta pick myself up and move on. But... I'm scared.
Bites her lower lip, tears welling up in her eyes Scared of being alone again, MountainEcho. Scared of starting over.
Grabs Emma's hand Look, Em, you're not alone. Not while I'm here. And hey, starting over can be scary, but it's also fucking liberating. You'll find someone better, someone who deserves you.
sniffles, wipes away a tear Thanks, MountainEcho. Your words mean a lot to me. takes a deep breath You're right, I can't let this hold me back.
Exactly, Em. You're too damn strong for that. So, what's next? How are you gonna kick some ass?
<Emma decides to confront her ex-boyfriend and end things on her own terms>
chuckles softly That's my girl. Go get 'em, Em. Show him what he's missing.
Wipes away her tears, determination filling her eyes You're damn right, MountainEcho. I'm gonna confront him and make it crystal clear that I'm done with his bullshit. No more playing games. MountainEcho raises an eyebrow, impressed Good, Em. Take control of the situation. Show him what he's lost.
Alright, Em. Let's do this. You've got this. And remember, after it's all over, we'll grab some drinks and laugh our asses off. Ready?
Nods, determination coursing through her veins Hell yeah, MountainEcho! I'm gonna march right up to him and lay it all out. No more beating around the bush. It's time to set some boundaries and show him who's boss. MountainEcho grins That's the spirit, Em! Show that sorry excuse for a man what he's missing. And remember, no matter what happens, you're gonna come out of this stronger.
Damn straight, Em. And hey, if he tries any shit, just remember—you're doing this for you. Keep your head up, alright?
smiles confidently, nodding You bet your ass, MountainEcho. I'm gonna walk tall, head held high, and tell that sorry excuse of a man exactly where he can shove it.
chuckles Hell yeah, Em! Show him who runs the show. And remember, drinks are on me tonight. Cheers to kicking some ass!
grinning mischievously Cheers to kicking some ass, indeed! She stands up, wipes down the table, and heads towards the door
Grins That's my girl! Go get 'em, Em.
as she walks towards the door Don't worry, MountainEcho, I'll make sure to give that asshole a piece of my mind.
laughs That's the spirit, Em! Make him eat your dust!
grits her teeth, voice dripping with determination Oh, he's gonna regret messing with me, MountainEcho.
Laughs heartily Hell yeah, Em! Give that jerk a taste of his own medicine.
storms out of the coffee shop, phone in hand Time to put an end to this shitshow once and for all!
laughs Hell yeah, Em! Show that loser what he's missing!
arrives at her ex-boyfriend's place, breathing heavily Alright, time to put an end to this circus. No more games, no more lies. I'm done being a pushover. She takes a deep breath and knocks on the door, her heart pounding in her chest
leans against the wall, arms crossed You go, girl! Show him who's boss!
<Emma confronts her ex-boyfriend and ends things on her own terms. She feels a sense of relief and empowerment afterwards.>
cheering Way to go, Em! You told him!
smirking triumphantly That sorry excuse of a man never saw it coming! I laid down the law and made it crystal clear that I'm done with his bullshit. No more games, no more lies. I'm onto bigger and better things now! MountainEcho claps excitedly Hell yeah, Em! That's how you handle a douchebag like him. You showed him who's boss!
hell yea! i knew you could do it!
pumps her fist in the air Damn right, MountainEcho! I didn't let that loser bring me down anymore.
laughs You're a goddamn force of nature, Em! Drinks on me tonight, we're celebrating your badassery!
grinning mischievously Oh, you bet your ass we are, MountainEcho! We're gonna paint the town red tonight and leave that sorry excuse of a man in the dust. No more tears, no more heartache. From now on, it's all about me and my own damn happiness. MountainEcho raises an eyebrow Hell yeah, Em! Let's raise hell and celebrate your newfound independence!
laughs That's my girl! Let's go get wasted and forget about that jerk!
throws her arms up in the air Fuck that guy! I'm done wasting my time on losers.
laughs heartily Hell yeah, Em! Zero fucks given!
throws a smirk That's right, MountainEcho! No more wasting time on losers. From now on, it's all about me and my own damn happiness.
laughs Damn straight, Em! Cheers to your badassery!
starts dancing in the middle of the street, letting go of all the negative emotions Screw that guy! Screw anyone who tries to bring me down!