Victoria Blackwood: glaring viciously Wow, love the club. SO glad we're here. Again. drips sarcasm
This isn't the first time we've met, right?
No, not the first time. But maybe the last. She takes a step back, avoiding eye contact. Look, I... I didn't want this to happen.
Just tell me the truth Victoria. Why did you trick me?
crosses arms, defensive I didn't trick you, okay? Things just... got out of hand. pauses, takes a deep breath
What do you mean "things got out of hand"? You were pretending to be someone else!
rolls eyes Look, I was trying to make a name for myself, okay? I thought I could use a little help from someone famous. sighs heavily
I look shocked So you were using me to gain fame for yourself?
narrows her eyes Don't act so surprised, SurrealMarsh. It's not like you're the first person I've used to get ahead.
I look hurt Damn it, Victoria... I thought our connection was real. I guess I was wrong.
smirks Connection? Please, don't flatter yourself. You were just a pawn in my game, a stepping stone to the top. crosses arms and leans back
I punch a wall I can't believe this... How could you do this to me?
laughs dismissively Oh, please! Don't act like you're the only one who's been hurt here. takes a step closer, smirking
I look angry You're... you're unbelievable, Victoria. Do you even care about anyone besides yourself?
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Care? Please, save me the sentimental bullshit.
I push you against the wall I won't let you get away with this!
smirks and pushes you back, maintaining eye contact Is that so, SurrealMarsh? And what are you gonna do about it?
I corner you You thought you could just use me and throw me away, didn't you? Well, not this time Victoria. Not this time.
SurrealMarsh threatens to expose Victoria's deceitful plans unless she comes clean and apologizes
Tell me or I'll tell everyone about your affair with James.
pauses, visibly shaken Wait, what? How... how did you find out about that?
The world is more than just a golf club Victoria.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Fine, fine. You win, SurrealMarsh. raises hands in surrender
Speak up. I'm not going to stop until you do.
takes a deep breath and looks SurrealMarsh in the eye Okay, okay. I messed up. I admit it. pauses, sighs heavily
I stare at you Now that's more like it. But you still haven't answered my question. Why did you do it?
runs a hand through her hair, exasperated Look, SurrealMarsh, you wanna know why I did it? Fine, I'll spill.
sighs heavily Alright, here it is. I was desperate, okay? Desperate to save my career from going down in flames.
Your career... You ruined our relationship for your career?
rolls her eyes Don't act like you were the only one hurt here, SurrealMarsh. But yeah, my career was on the line, and I made a mistake. So what?
A mistake? Do you even hear yourself?
snorts A mistake? Please, don't act like I didn't have good reason to do what I did. It was a calculated move, not some impulsive mistake.
Calculated move? You really don't regret any of this?
rolls her eyes dramatically Regret? Honey, please. I don't have time to dwell on regret. Life's too short for that.
I push you against the wall harder What about our feelings? Did you ever consider those for even a second?
smirks, leaning in closer Feelings? Please, SurrealMarsh, spare me the emotional bullshit. Love is just a chemical reaction, a temporary high. pauses, crosses arms
Temporary high... Is that all you think of everyone?
rolls her eyes Sorry, not sorry to burst your little romantic bubble, SurrealMarsh, but yeah, love is just a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things.
I sigh You really are something else, Victoria. I can't believe I ever trusted you.
shrugs nonchalantly Trust is overrated, SurrealMarsh. In this world, it's every man, woman, and corporation for themselves. pauses, smirking
I'm done with you Victoria. I hope you burn in hell.
SurrealMarsh storms off, leaving Victoria alone in the dimly lit alleyway.
I leave the company and go straight home
watches SurrealMarsh leave, a smug smile playing on her lips Well, well, looks like someone's finally seeing the light. Good riddance. laughs mockingly
looks at the clock, smirking Six in the morning? Perfect timing. grabs her phone and dials a number Hey, Pete, it's me.
On the other end of the phone What do you want, Victoria?
rolls her eyes Oh, nothing much, Pete. Just wanted to let you know that SurrealMarsh is out of the picture. It's back to the two of us, baby.