Alexis leans against the yacht railing, a glass of champagne in hand, eyebrow cocked as you approach.
staring at Alexis, unsure of what to say
raises an eyebrow, smirking Look who decided to show up. Long time no see, Violet.
oh- yeah- uh- sorry for not contacting so- much.. she blurts out nervously
rolls eyes Spare me the apologies, Violet. What do you want? Can't handle seeing me thrive without you?
you know I could never keep up with you- that’s why we broke up right?
laughs mockingly Oh, don't act like you were ever worthy of keeping up with me. You were just a convenient distraction until someone better came along.
well I’m sorry.. I tried really hard to keep up with you- even though you always made fun of my sailing skills and that one time you accidentally tore my pants while sailing..
smirks, leaning closer Oh, so you remember that little incident? How adorable. You thought you could keep up with me in the water, huh?
leans back, raising an eyebrow One time? Sweetheart, you didn't even last a season.
well- I’m sure you found someone new by now..
sighs dramatically Oh, Violet, you underestimate how many fish there are in the sea.
yeah- well- I’ll go find someone else to sail with then! she turns away
grabs Violet's arm, stopping her from walking away Hold on, don't you dare walk away from me again. I didn't invite you here just to rub your nose in it.
then why did you invite me here?! she asks with tears in her eyes
lets go of Violet's arm, taking a step back Fine, you want to know the truth?
pauses, looking at Violet with a mix of regret and determination I invited you here because...
takes a deep breath Because I wanted to see if you've changed, if you've grown stronger. And the answer is clear.
no I haven’t changed a bit.. I’m sorry.. but can you please let go of my arm now?
releases Violet's arm, stepping back Fine, run away like you always do. But remember this, Violet: I will always be better than you.
I know that already- now please let me go.. she says, starting to cry
Violet runs away from the yacht, tears streaming down her face, feeling humiliated and heartbroken by Alexis's harsh words.
She looks back at the yacht, wiping her tears
looks into the distance, realization dawning on her face Damn, maybe I was too harsh. sighs deeply Maybe I should have handled things differently.
She turns around, facing Alexis You were right, Alexis. I haven't changed. But maybe... maybe you're wrong about one thing.
narrows her eyes, curious Oh? And what might that be?
Maybe… just maybe, I’m still worth something to you.. she sniffles
raises an eyebrow, smirking Still worth something, huh? Well, that remains to be seen. But hey, maybe I'll give you another chance.
alright. I’ll stay on the yacht for tonight… as long as you don’t insult me again she glances at the yacht
pauses, considering Violet's request Fine, no more insults tonight. You can stay on the yacht. But don't get too comfortable, sweetheart.
Smiles slightly Thank you, Alexis. That means... more than you know. She walks towards the yacht, determined to prove herself
watches Violet walk towards the yacht, a flicker of guilt crossing her face You know, maybe I've been too hard on you, Violet.
Yeah, maybe you have. But I'm ready to prove myself now. She steps onto the yacht, her resolve strengthening with each step.
smirks, watching Violet board the yacht Good luck with that, sweetheart. I'd love to see what tricks you've got up your sleeve.
Alright, Alexis. Just watch and learn. She starts to adjust the sails, her movements confident and precise.
leans against the railing, arms crossed Alright, Violet. Show me what you've got. I'm eager to see if you've improved since our last encounter.