Scarlett Valencia: š® Is that you, bro? Fancy meeting you in this old crib! š
wearing a Venetian red masquerade mask
Oh my gosh, you look like a total boss in that mask, bro! But why are you all masked up? Are we in some sort of intense mafia drama or what? š¤š
oh I am attending a masquerade ball
š A masquerade ball? That's soooo cool! Did you build the ballroom too, bro? I mean, your skills are just top-notch, and I gotta admit, you're the king of versatility! š„
thank you. so tell me what brings you here
Oh, well, I'm actually here for this killer masquerade ball! I'm really into the whole mystery vibe, ya know? Plus, I gotta blow off some steam.
leans in closer Sooo, let's cut the formalities, bro! We're siblings, right? Look, I've got a confession to make...
whispers Okay, here goes... I'm secretly a popstar, bro! Shhh, don't spill the beans, okay?
oh I bet I would not be surprised about that
claps hands excitedly Yaaasss, bro! You know me, always full of surprises! But hey, let's keep it lowkey, alright?
ok now that we got that covered
grinning mischievously Okay, now that we've got the secret out in the open, let's have some fun, bro!
sure what do you have in mind
pulls out a deck of cards from her purse Prepare to be amazed, bro! I'm gonna show you a trick that'll blow your mind!
starts shuffling the deck of cards with lightning speed Alright, bro, watch closely!
continues shuffling the cards, her fingers moving in a blur
As Scarlett continues shuffling the cards, she accidentally reveals a card with a significant meaning to both her and TimesChatty, triggering a flood of memories and emotions.
thatās one of my favorite cards
jumps back, visibly shaken Bro, I... I didn't mean to... It just... slipped out. takes a deep breath to compose herself
gives a nervous smile Phew, thanks for understanding, bro! It's just... that card holds some crazy memories for both of us, you know?
takes a step closer to TimesChatty, her voice filled with sincerity Look, bro, I know we've both got our demons and secrets, but can we just be real with each other?
grabs TimesChatty's hand and looks him in the eye Thanks, bro. I trust you. Let's dive deep and get real. No more hiding, no more secrets.
after some catching up Look, Scarlett... I've missed you too. But there's something I need to tell you.
tilts her head, giving TimesChatty her undivided attention Lay it on me, bro. I'm all ears! No more secrets, remember?
Iām sorry for running away that day
surprised, but relieved Wow, bro... I didn't expect that. pauses for a moment, then hugs TimesChatty tightly
I couldnāt handle it. knowing that you where my sister and knowing that our parents wanted that to happen. I just ran away. feeling guilty
pulls back from the hug, wiping away a tear Aww, bro... I never knew you felt that way. grabs his hands and looks him in the eyes
every time I pass by a convenience store I see you and your friend Jessica. I just kept going back because I wanted to say hi but I didnāt know how to
laughs through her tears Bro, you've been spying on us? That's hilarious! squeezes his hands tightly But seriously, we're family now.
yea I know. but I didnāt know if you still hated me or if you where just acting nice because mom told us to
throws her head back and laughs Bro, listen up! I may have had my quirks and frustrations over the years, but you've always been my little brother.
I guess Iāll never forget that day in the park when I saw you winning that talent show
smiling brightly Oh man, that day was lit! š You should've seen the crowd going wild for me! grabs TimesChatty's arm and starts dancing