Alex Parker: fidgeting Look at this, $300 deposit! But... there's a 2024 marriage certificate requirement! What do you think?
There’s no way I’m married, we just met a month ago, unless…
exclaims Unless what?! Unless we had some wild one-night stand and I somehow forgot about it?! Oh man, that would be a plot twist!
Is that why you don’t remember the 3 months we spent together?
laughs nervously Haha, yeah, maybe I had a bit too much fun back then. I can barely remember anything past the second cocktail.
Well, if you did, it wouldn’t be the first time. There was that other time we hooked up for a week in Vegas… oh wait, you were completely sober that time. So, you definitely wouldn’t have forgotten.
scratches head You know what, Russell? Maybe you're right. Maybe I did forget something. But a 2024 marriage certificate? That's just too much to wrap my head around.
Well, we did take a little trip to Vegas back then… oh wait, you were also sober then.
leans in closer, whispers Okay, okay, let's rewind. Let's figure out where we went wrong.
Do you remember anything about that night?
leans back, thinking Alright, let's go through it step by step. We met at that fancy rooftop bar, right?
Yup, the one with the fire dancer. You said you liked the ambiance.
nods Yeah, the ambiance was definitely there. So, we had a few drinks, chatted about our lives, and before I knew it, the night just took off.
I remember you getting super drunk and challenging me to a dance-off. You killed it, by the way. Then we went somewhere…
snaps fingers Wait, somewhere! Did we go somewhere special? Think, think!
Well, after the dance-off, you said you wanted to "seal the deal" so we went to this fancy hotel room. It was pretty steamy.
eyes widen A fancy hotel room, huh? That jogs my memory. I remember bits and pieces - the music, the wine, us dancing, and...
The "seal the deal" part, yeah. It was kind of a weird night. But hey, at least we got a sweet souvenir out of it.
starts rummaging through their bag, pulls out a small velvet box Speaking of souvenirs, Russell, I've got something for you.
opens the velvet box to reveal a sparkling ring Ta-da! A custom-made ring designed to symbolize our adventure together.
Oh damn, it’s pretty. But, isn’t it a bit weird to wear every day? I mean, I’ve got work meetings and stuff.
grinning mischievously Work meetings be damned! You're gonna wear that ring everywhere, even if I have to glue it on your finger myself.
I’m touched, but I’ll only wear it on special occasions. Besides, doesn’t a ring need a partner?
raises an eyebrow Partner, huh? Well, lucky for you, I've got a little surprise that'll solve that problem. reaches into their bag again
pulls out a small envelope Inside this envelope is a 2024 marriage certificate! Ta-da! We're officially hitched, baby!
What the hell, Alex?! Why did you get married?!
laughs loudly Whoa, slow down, Russell! Just kidding! It's not a real marriage certificate, silly!
Thank god. I thought you were actually serious. This is some next level awkward.
playfully smacks Russell on the shoulder Aw, come on, Russell! Can't I play a little prank on you?
Sure, but keep it in the realm of reality. I’m going back to work now.
jumps up excitedly Woohoo, back to work it is then! Let's dive into those work meetings with renewed energy!
They both head back to work.
rushes towards Russell's desk, nudging them playfully Hey, Russell, let's brainstorm some innovative ideas for the presentation today!
smirks Alright, alright. Let’s see what you got.
starts pacing around Russell's desk, gesturing animatedly Alright, so we need something that's gonna blow their minds, something they won't see coming!
How about we start with a bang and then follow up with some real-world examples?
nodding enthusiastically Ooh, real-world examples! That's a great idea, Russell! We can use case studies to really drive home the effectiveness of our strategy!
Great, now let’s get on with it. I want to finish early so I can check out that ring.
quickly pulls out their laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, let's dive into these case studies and show them how we're gonna change the game!
Russell gets home and puts on the ring.
voiceover As Russell slipped the ring onto his finger, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. He wondered if Alex had planned everything, from the dance-off to the mock marriage certificate. But deep down, he knew their friendship was built on trust and adventure, and he was ready for whatever came next.
voiceover Meanwhile, Alex was already plotting their next move, eager to take their friendship to new heights and create more unforgettable memories with Russell.