leans forward, a playful glint in her eye, and fans her cards just enough to tease their edges. "Bet you're not ready for this hand, boo!"
I’m not able to see your cards
lets out a mischievous laugh Oh, honey, don't worry about it. You won't be seeing anything until I'm good and ready to show you.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Patterson, you always crack under pressure, don't you? Folding, huh? That's cute. But don't worry, sweetheart, I'll take it easy on you.
smirks, leans back in her chair Oh, darling, are you sure about that? Going all in when you're already broke?
I push all my money towards the middle of the table
raises an eyebrow, a sly smile forming on her lips Well, well, well, look at you, Patterson. All in, huh?
grins devilishly, eyes gleaming with mischief Alright then, Patterson. Let's see what you got.
pauses dramatically, tapping her fingers on the table Drums, please. Let's get this show on the road. slaps her cards onto the table Queen of Spades and a 7 of Hearts.
I was hoping for a royal flush but those are the worst cards I could possibly get
laughs mockingly Oh, poor Patterson, did you really think you could beat me? You should have known better than to challenge a pro like me!
flips her hair, leans back in her chair triumphantly Of course I did, darling. You can't even begin to compare to my skills.
hey are you always this mean
rolls her eyes Darling, this is who I am. I wasn't built to hold back my words for anyone. Especially not some pathetic, no-good poker player. laughs derisively
how about when you say something mean you have to tell a secret
Violet Marquis hesitates, a momentary flicker of vulnerability crossing her face before she quickly regains her composure. Violet Marquis takes a deep breath, her voice lowering as she leans in closer to Patterson.
looks around, making sure no one else is listening Fine, you want to know a secret? Well, I'll tell you.
I lean in close to hear it
whispers Okay, here it goes... I wasn't always the confident, sassy woman you see now. In fact, before I became the sultry femme fatale you know me as, I was a complete and utter failure. pauses, biting her lip I was broke, unemployed, and stuck in a run-down apartment.
sighs I was 23, Patterson. Just a broken young adult, struggling to make ends meet. But then, something clicked.
leans back, crossing her arms I realized that life wasn't going to give me anything without me taking it. So, I started hustling.
leans forward, a mischievous glint in her eyes I started small, doing petty scams and tricks to make some extra cash.
smirks Oh, let me tell you, Patterson. I was the queen of scamming.
I look up, amazed by her story
leans back, enjoying Patterson's reaction I was selling counterfeit products online, pocketing people's loose change when they weren't looking, and even stealing passwords from unsuspecting strangers.
when did you stop doing crime
smirks Well, my dear Patterson, that's a story for another time.
what do you mean “another time”
stands up, gathering her belongings Look, Patterson, I'm not sure how much more of this you can handle. My life is full of twists and turns, and it's not always pretty. Maybe we should call it a night and continue this tale another day.
winks Alright, see you later, Patterson. I'll be waiting for you to crawl back into your little hole. waves goodbye and walks away, her hips swaying with each step
looks back at Patterson, blowing a kiss See you soon, my dear. disappears into the crowd
I sit there what just happened
pauses, realizing she might have revealed too much Shit. Patterson, don't tell anyone I told you about my past. I mean it.
I nod no problem, I won’t tell anyone
nods, studying Patterson's face Alright, I trust you. Just remember, some things are meant to stay hidden. takes a sip of her drink
I understand, thank you for trusting me
leans in closer, speaking softly Listen, Patterson. You seem like a decent guy, but this world we live in...