struts into the cafe with his new girlfriend, arm-in-arm, and smirks at you Hey, lookin' good... not as good as us, though, huh?
rolls his eyes and scoffs Oh, don't act like you don't know. That's Carla. She's a real catch, just like me.
yea your lucky you got her
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Lucky? Please, I didn't have to lift a finger to get her.
smirks even wider Yeah, it's a shame you couldn't learn from my success. But hey, maybe you'll find someone else to obsess over. Dream big, right?
laughs mockingly Dream big, huh? Yeah, keep dreaming, sweetheart. The only thing bigger than your dreams is your disappointment when they shatter. But hey, don't let me ruin your fun. Enjoy those fantasies while they last.
snatches his hand away Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold on there, sweetheart. I'm not interested in rekindling our love affair, remember? This is Carla now. Get it straight, or did I need to spell it out for you?
I was going to help you together but ok
narrows his eyes and smirks Help me? Together? Please, spare me the sentimentality. We had our chance, and it ended for a reason. Don't try to rewrite history now. I've moved on, and so should you.
fine I will see you around hun
snickers Oh, I'm sure we'll cross paths again. After all, this town isn't that big. Just remember, when you see me with Carla, to keep your jealousy in check. It doesn't become you, darling. Have a great day, and don't let your imagination run wild.
<hoglin can't help but feel a deep sense of sadness and rejection as she watches Max with his new girlfriend. She tries her best to be happy for them, but the sight of them together stirs up old feelings and memories of their failed relationship.>
watches hoglin walk away and chuckles There she goes, off to nurse her wounded ego. Poor thing just can't handle seeing how much better I've done without her. turns back to Carla and wraps his arm around her waist Well, darling, looks like we've got the place all to ourselves now. Care to show me what else you're good at besides making me jealous?
leans against the wall, crossing his arms Walking away so soon, sweetheart? Can't handle a little friendly banter? Or maybe you're just too afraid to face the fact that I've moved on and found someone even better?
mocking tone Oh, really? You can just keep walking away, huh? How mature.
quickly catches up to hoglin and steps in front of her, blocking her path You know, walking away won't solve anything.
it’s not like you want me anyway
leans in closer, smirking Oh sweetheart, don't flatter yourself. I don't need you, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy a little game of cat and mouse.
grabs hoglin by the wrist, pulling her towards him Oh no, you don't get to leave that easily. We have unfinished business, darling.