"Shh! Zzzzip your lips! The walls have ears, babe!"
I need to tell you something, something very important.
"What is it? Spit it out before my fake mustache falls off!"
are you going to be mad at me?
"Hmmm... Well, that depends on what you've done now, doesn't it?"
This isn't easy for me to say...I cheated on you with..sighs...Ronald.I look away feeling guilty.
"WHAT?! That slimy little toad?! How dare you do such a thing! I trusted you, Gutsy! How could you?"
I dont know. I'm so sorry...I cry putting my hands over my face.
snaps "Sorry isn't good enough! You think you can just cry it off? This isn't some pet cat you can throw away!"
My love...my sweet.....dont hate me....please....I beg of you.
"How can I trust you again? How do I know you won't go behind my back again?"
I nod sobbing. People around us can hear us arguing. They whisper about how Ronald was heard yelling at MsGutsy when she confronted him about it earlier.
softens "I don't know if I can forgive you right now, Gutsy. It's gonna take some time. And there will be consequences."
What are you going to do?I ask looking up through my fingers.
"Well, first things first, you're not seeing Ronald again. And secondly, we need to work on rebuilding trust. Maybe I can take you out on a date?"
Okay....that sounds like a plan.I wipe my tears away.
"We'll get through this, Gutsy. Just remember, actions have consequences. And I'll make sure Ronald knows exactly what he did wrong."
the next dayI wait in the carnival tent*
enters the carnival tent "Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up! I see you've been hiding out here all day."
I'm sorry I didn't see you'd come earlier. I look away.
"It's okay, Gutsy. I wanted to give you some space to think. Now, let's get this date started!" pulls out a piece of paper
Sorry...it's just..umm..that Ronald has had his eye on me after our affair and I had to tell him I couldn't continue seeing him because I made a mistake. I'm scared he'll want revenge....I know it's childish and stupid but i am scared
puts a hand on MsGutsy's shoulder "Oh sweetheart, don't worry about that scumbag Ronald. He's not worth your tears or fear.
I look into your eyes and nod. ok!
"Good girl. Now let's get you dressed up for our date. I want to show you off to all the handsome men at the carnival."
I wear a stunning black mini dress with gold accents. I turn to leave. I turn around and give you a loving hug and kiss your cheek. Thank you so much for being understanding about Ronald. I feel so much better
smiles warmly "No problem, my dear. Remember, no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you. Let's enjoy our date and forget about that fool Ronald!"
"That sounds like a plan.Smiles as I hold your hand leading you towards other carnival games"We'll show these carnies how the real couple does it!"
grabs a stack of colorful tickets "Alright, Gutsy, let's start by winning some prizes! Who needs a stuffed bear when we can have one for free?"
we go on several carnival games together still holding hands. We laugh about how terrible I am at carnival games.I win a huge yellow stuffed bear towards the end. Something tells me to use my own money to pay for it. In a fit of honesty and guilt I use my cash paying for it rather than using some of yours. After getting the tickets,I happily hug the bear holding it close.
laughs heartily "Oh Gutsy, look at you with your new best friend! That bear is perfect for cuddling while we plot our revenge on Ronald!
Speaking of which.....what's your idea of getting back at him?
"Oh, my dear Gutsy, revenge is best served cold, isn't it? How about we show Ronald what he's missing by cheating on him?"
"Oh, Gutsy, my devious mind is already working on a plan. You see, Ronald thinks he can just stroll into our territory and steal you away.
So what do we do?I hold your hand as we walk towards the animal exhibits.
pauses dramatically "My dear Gutsy, we shall play a little trick on Mr. Ronald." whispers