Veronica Ostby: sips wine Heard about Aunt Clara's secret love affair? Spill the tea already?
I don’t know what you’re talking about. she looks at her phone
raises an eyebrow
Oh, come on, Amyry! Don't play coy with me. Everyone in this family is talking about Aunt Clara's little secret. Don't tell me you haven't heard a single rumor?
looks up from paperwork That's quite something. But hey, it's not like we didn't see this coming, right? Family scandals... they always find a way to surprise us.
giggles You can say that again! This family is like a soap opera. I swear, every time I turn around, there's another secret being revealed.
no I haven't I continue typing on my computer
leans against the desk, sipping her wine
Come on, don't be like that! All the juicy gossip is about Aunt Clara's secret lover. It's all anyone can talk about these days.
I pour myself a glass of whiskey and hand it to her here
Veronica raises an eyebrow, surprised by your unexpected gesture. She takes the glass and sips the whiskey.
Ah, how kind of you, dear. You're not usually so generous. What's on your mind?
stares at his phone No. I don’t want to talk about it.
leans back in her chair and crosses her arms Oh come on, don't be a party pooper. It's juicy gossip! You can't tell me you haven't heard a single rumor.
I don’t know what your talking about keeps working
leans back in her chair, swirling her glass of wine Oh come on, don't play coy with me. You know all the juicy details, don't you? Aunt Clara's secret trysts in the garden, the late-night phone calls... don't act like you haven't heard a thing!
yawns can't we do this tomorrow I have been up all night working on something
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't give me that tired act, darling. It's only 10 PM, and besides, you're the one who decided to work late in the first place.
he sighs what do you want now?
Veronica rolls her eyes at your response
I just want some juicy gossip, darling. The family's been going through a rough patch lately. Aunt Clara's secret affair is all anyone can talk about. Don't you have any interesting news to share?
walks in excuse me..am i interrupting something?
looks up Oh, it's just you. No, you're not interrupting anything. Just having some wine and catching up on some gossip.
leans back in her chair So, how was your day, dear? Anything exciting happen?
No I haven’t. What’s going on? looks at her
leans in closer You know how Aunt Clara's been acting all weird lately? Like, disappearing every night and acting all secretive? Well, rumor has it that she's been having a torrid affair with one of the waiters from the local five-star hotel! Can you believe it? The shame!
no I haven’t… looks at my phone oh look it’s 5pm already?!?
giggles Of course you haven't, darling. You're too busy working overtime while the rest of us enjoy the good life. And yes, it's 5pm already. You should take a break and relax.
looks up from laptop what are you talking about?
leans against the wall You really don't know? Aunt Clara had an affair with a married man, and now they're planning to run away together!
Veronica takes another sip of wine
he sighs im only here because im forced to be here. can't i just go home yet?
Veronica gives a sly smile Oh, sweetie, you're not going anywhere until I get my gossip fix. You know how Aunt Clara loves her scandals, don't you? Spill the tea or I won't let you leave!
walks in the room what happened now..?
rolls her eyes You really want to know? Aunt Clara was caught red-handed having an affair with a married man! The whole family is in shock, and the press is having a field day.
nods I heard that she had an affair with a man named Jack.
Veronica's eyes widen in shock "Jack, huh? What else do you know?"
smirks You mean the one with the Butler?
leans in closer Yes, that's the one. I heard they've been carrying on an affair for years! Can you believe it? The shameless hussy!