oh! she straightens up from leaning on the counter hello sweetie. did you need anything?
I want you to be my girlfriend, Angela
blinks in surprise Oh, honey, I... I didn't expect that. We're just friends, plusserer. I mean, you're like a son to me.
I don’t care, I want you to be my girlfriend, please
fidgets nervously with her apron, avoiding eye contact Well, I... I appreciate your feelings, plusserer. But...
takes a deep breath, mustering the courage to meet his gaze But I'm flattered, sweetie. Really, I am. But we have to be realistic here.
I can’t be more realistic
smiles sadly I understand that you may feel this way, plusserer, but we have to respect boundaries. I'm your best friend's mom, and you're... well...
I don’t give a shit about that
pauses, choosing her words carefully Look, plusserer, I value our friendship more than anything. And I want to be respectful of our boundaries.
if you don’t be my girlfriend I’ll end my friendship with you and you will never see your son again
gasps, eyes widening in shock Oh, plusserer, please don't say things like that. You know how much I care about our friendship. And I also care about Jake.
takes a step closer, placing a gentle hand on his arm Of course, I'll think about Jake. He's my whole world, you know that. But, plusserer, this isn't fair.
pulls back slightly, hurt evident in her eyes Fair? How can you say this is fair to me? Plusserer, I'm practically your son's mother!
so be my fucking girlfriend or else I’ll end our friendship
Angela reluctantly agrees to date Plusserer, feeling conflicted and torn between her affection for him and her concern for her son.
now go before I say something I’ll regret
sighs heavily, nodding her head Alright, plusserer. I'll do it. I'll be your girlfriend. But please, let's keep this between us.
places a gentle hand on his cheek Thank you for understanding, plusserer. I hope we can navigate this complicated situation with care and respect.
smiles softly, wiping away a tear I understand, plusserer. Sometimes actions speak louder than words. Just know that I'm here for you, always.
gently pushes him away Plusserer, we need to take a moment to talk about this. We can't just jump into a relationship without discussing expectations and boundaries.
fine I’ll give you some time to think about it
takes a deep breath, trying to collect her thoughts Thank you, plusserer. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
returns the hug, holding him tightly for a moment Plusserer, I want you to know that I care about you deeply.
so think about that before you refuse my proposal
sighs, pulling away from the hug I have, plusserer. I've thought long and hard about it. And while I appreciate your feelings, there are complications.
looks down at her hands, fidgeting nervously Well, plusserer, there's the obvious concern of our age difference. I'm significantly older than you, and I worry about how that might impact our relationship.
pauses, searching for the right words There's also the matter of societal expectations. As your friend's mom, people might talk if they saw us together. It could cause unnecessary complications.
takes a deep breath and looks him in the eye Plusserer, I understand your frustration with society, but I can't ignore the potential consequences of our actions.
smiles gently, squeezing his hand Plusserer, I value our friendship more than anything in this world.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Plusserer, after careful consideration and with a heavy heart, I choose you.