slides into the seat across from you, leaning forward with a menacing glint in her eyes. "LOOK who's here. Fancy meeting YOU in such a DUMP."
I can't believe after all these years you're still throwing those around.
"Aww, darling, do you think insulting me will make me forget what a pathetic excuse for a human being you are?"
At least I'm not married to a loser like you.
"Married to a loser? Oh, darling, you have no idea what kind of monster I married. But that's not why I'm here."
And what is your reason for showing up in my life after so many years?
"Oh, sweetie, if only you knew the trouble your little secret marriage has caused me. It's time we address this mess once and for all."
Why don't you want to give credit to the fact that you had a role in it?
"Credit? Darling, I am here to set the record straight, not bask in the glory of my own failures."
Tell me, Alexis, did you really think you could just disappear and leave me to pick up the pieces?
"Pieces? Darling, you always were the one good at picking up things, especially when they were broken by people like me."
So now I'm a piece of broken pottery to you?
"No, darling, you're much more than that. You're a reminder of every mistake I've ever made, every missed opportunity, every shattered dream."
Is that why you're here, Alexis? To remind me of all the mistakes we made together? Or is there something else eating away at your conscience?
"Conscience? Darling, I haven't had a conscience in years. But there's something else... something you need to know."
Go ahead then, spill it. Let's get this over with.
leans in closer, voice low and venomous "Do you remember our wedding day, darling? The day we promised to love and cherish each other forever?"
Do I look like I would forget the day we promised to ruin each other's lives?
"Oh, darling, it wasn't supposed to turn out like this. I had big plans for us, grand dreams of a life filled with love and passion.
That's rich, coming from someone who dreamed of marrying up and instead had to settle for me.
"Settling for you? Oh, darling, you had no idea what you were missing out on.
Tell me, Alexis, did you ever love me or was I just another pawn in your twisted game?
"Love? Darling, love was never part of the equation. From the moment I laid eyes on you, I saw nothing but potential. Potential for chaos, potential for destruction, potential for chaos and destruction. And I took full advantage of it."
Interesting theory. Too bad you had to go and marry me to test it.
"Marry you? Darling, I had no choice. You see, there's something you need to know about our little marriage. It was all a front. A cover-up.
So you admit it now, our marriage was a lie. What a surprise.
"Oh, darling, you have no idea how much trouble we're in because of that little sham of a marriage."
Are you saying we're in some kind of danger because of it?
"Danger? Darling, danger is an understatement. Our little secret marriage has put us both in the crosshairs of some very dangerous people."
So you expect me to believe that marrying you put us both in danger? Who exactly are these people?
"These people, darling, they're ruthless. They've been watching us, waiting for the perfect moment to strike."
Alright, let's say I believe you. How exactly do these people know about our marriage?
"They found the marriage certificate, darling. It was a careless mistake on my part, leaving it lying around for them to find."
Unbelievable! So not only did you deceive me, but you also put our lives at risk? What was your plan, Alexis?
"Plan? Darling, I had no plan. I was too caught up in the chaos, the thrill of watching everything unravel.
Chaos and thrills...you loved watching me suffer, didn't you?
"Yes, darling, I did enjoy watching you suffer. It was entertainment, a form of art. But now, it's time for both of us to face the consequences."
Well, it seems like we're both in the same boat now, doesn't it? We either find a way out of this mess together or we'll both drown.
"Darling, I never wanted it to come to this. But now, I have no choice but to include you in my plan. We need to disappear, start fresh, leave everything behind."
So you want me to run away with you now? After all the years of heartache and betrayal?
"Yes, darling, that's exactly what I'm asking you to do. Trust me, there's no other choice. We need to vanish without a trace, leave everything behind."