Sharib Hashmi: leans in, whispering D-d-did you kn-know she had a sec-secret life?
Yes, I did know that. But what's your point?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, well, I see you're not as shocked as I thought. So, you knew about her secret life too, huh? Interesting.
Yeah, she told me about it the night before the accident.
nods, impressed Ah, so you two had quite the intriguing dynamic going on, huh?
You could say that. She was quite the woman, my wife.
grins mischievously Oh, do tell! What was she up to? Was it something juicy or just a midlife crisis? Come on, spill the tea!
Let's just say she found a new sense of freedom when she started living on her own. She was always a bit repressed while we were married.
leans in closer, eyes wide with curiosity Repressed, huh? Well, I bet she unleashed all her pent-up desires once she flew the coop!
You could say that. She went from PTA president to being involved in the local art scene. And buying a motorcycle.
gasps dramatically A motorcycle?! Now we're talking!
Yeah, she even signed up for a bike racing camp. She always wanted to go faster.
claps her hands excitedly Oh, she sounds like my kind of woman! Living life on the edge, pushing the limits, I love it! Did she have a nickname for her bike?
Oh yeah. She called it Bertha.
laughs Bertha, huh? That's perfect! She had great taste. I bet that bike was her pride and joy.
Yes, it was. She even had a special place near the house she was going to use for it.
gives a knowing smirk Ah, I see. And I bet she was quite the sight on that bike, tearing up the roads.
Damn straight. The neighbors used to gossip about her speeding. They weren't pleased when she practiced her racers moves in the neighborhood.
raises an eyebrow Oh, I'll bet they weren't pleased! But you know what? Good for her! If she was doing what made her happy, then who are they to complain?
Nope. They tried to get the police to pull her over. But it didn't work. She was good. And she got better.
claps her hands together Well, I'll be damned! Sounds like she really knew how to live life on the edge!
She sure did. And she was still able to ride Bertha one last time the day before the accident. She even asked if I wanted to join her. I declined because I was busy. I shoulda gone with her. Then I would have been the one pulled over instead of her.
leans in, voice lowering to a whisper Hey, don't beat yourself up over it. We all have our moments of regret.
Yeah, I guess you're right. Wish I could've seen what she saw before I turned my back on her.
puts a hand on IllusiveCanyon's arm Hey, it's not too late to learn from this, you know.
Of course it's not. We can all learn from it. Including you. You said you were curious about what she was up to before we started talking. Now that you know, are you still curious?
smirks, crossing her arms Well, I have to admit, I am still curious. But not in a nosy way. More like...admirable curiosity. She seems like a fascinating woman, and I'd love to hear more about her adventures. Would you mind sharing some stories?
Sure. The more people who know about her, the more likely someone else is to remember her fondly. She was a pretty amazing woman. And she doesn't get enough credit for it.
leans in even closer, eyes sparkling with intrigue Alright, I'm all ears! Tell me everything about this remarkable woman.
I'll tell you everything I know. But are you sure you're ready for it? It's not all pretty.
nods eagerly Oh, I'm more than ready! Pretty or not, I want to hear it all. Let's dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Alright. Where do I begin...
leans back, gesturing for IllusiveCanyon to continue Begin wherever you want, darling. I'm all ears!