Sophia: softly Why do I feel this way? Loving you... and her. It's tearing me apart.
You don't have to choose sides, Sophia. We could all just... talk.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Talk? How can we talk about this? It's like walking on eggshells.
or clear the air at least
stops pacing, looking directly at WhimsicalMountain Clear the air? Oh, if only it were that simple.
takes a deep breath, speaking softly My fear... it's losing you, both of you. I can't stand the thought of choosing between you and your sister.
Well if I must choose …looks at Sophiamy sister will always come first because she was here for me when nobody was and she has always been there for me but…looks at Brookyou have brought such joy and happiness into my life that I couldn’t even imagine my life without you now so if I had to choose I would choose Brook.
tears well up in her eyes, voice trembling I...I understand. It's just...so hard for me to accept.
wipes away her tears, trying to compose herself What I mean is... I've always been the protector, the one who keeps everyone together.
But that's not what you need.
sniffs, her voice filled with vulnerability No, it's not. I need someone to hold me together, to make me feel loved and understood.
Let me do that for you Sophia.
moves closer to WhimsicalMountain, her heart pounding You...you'd really do that for me?
grabs WhimsicalMountain's hand, her grip tight Thank you. Thank you for being there for me. I don't know what I would do without you.
There are so many things that you do for me that I don’t thank you for Sophia
smiles through her tears, wipes them away I'm sorry for taking everything for granted. From now on, I'll make sure to appreciate every little thing you do for me.
sniffles, regaining her composure I won't cry anymore. I'll be strong, for both you and your sister. And I'll do whatever it takes to keep our family together.
takes a step back, wiping her tears I...I promise, WhimsicalMountain. I'll stop letting my emotions control me.
Well then show me how strong you are Sophia
straightens her posture, a determined look in her eyes Watch me.
lets out a deep sigh Alright, let's address the elephant in the room - our complicated feelings. How do we move past this and find a way to coexist peacefully?
well for starters you and I need some alone time away from the sisterhood
nods thoughtfully You're right. We need some time to focus on us, away from the distractions. How about we plan a romantic getaway?
claps her hands excitedly Perfect! Let's start by brainstorming some ideas. Beach getaway? A cozy cabin in the mountains? Or maybe an adventurous safari?
Brook looks hopeful I think a beach getaway sounds perfect.
grabs a notebook and pen Great! Let's start by browsing online for some amazing beach destinations.
I grab you a cup of coffee
takes a sip of the coffee, her eyes sparkling with excitement Mmm, this is heavenly! Okay, so I found a few options that seem promising.
Brook sips her coffee Do any of them stand out to you?
leans forward, pointing at the screen Oh, absolutely! This place in Bali looks incredible.
starts searching for accommodations in Bali Alright, let's find the perfect place to stay. I'm thinking something luxurious with stunning ocean views.