quickly minimizes her browser H-hey! Just, um, work stuff, ya know? Not what it looks like.
his voice quivering slightly Oh really, Megan? Cause it looked like you were scrolling through your younger coworker's Instagram...
Are you questioning my professionalism, DelicateValley? You think I can't handle my job because I look at some pictures of my coworker? That's just...
Megan...you don't like him. And you never have. Why are you saying such things?
snaps I do like him, okay?! And it's none of your damn business what I do at work! I'm tired of your constant suspicion and distrust, DelicateValley!
a little hurt You...you what, Megan?
throws her hands up in exasperation Ugh, forget it! I can't even explain myself to you! You're so goddamn close-minded and possessive!
Megan, just...be honest with me, alright? Why are you looking at your coworker's pictures?
rolls her eyes Fine, I'll tell you! But don't you dare judge me, DelicateValley. I was just...admiring his photography skills.
sighs deeply So, admiring his photography skills...by looking at his pictures multiple times a day?
glares at DelicateValley Oh, come on! Can't a person appreciate art without being accused of infidelity? It's not like I'm drooling over his selfies!
Look, Megan...I trust you. But this whole thing...it's got me worried. We've been together for five years now...and I don't want anything tearing us apart.
crosses arms defensively Well, you shouldn't be so damn insecure, DelicateValley!
What...what should I be, Megan? Just...just tell me what I should be.
points finger at DelicateValley You should be confident in our relationship! You should trust that I love you and only you! But no, you always have to jump to conclusions and make everything about you!
How...how am I jumping to conclusions? Megan, I showed you no emotion when I saw you looking at his pictures...but you still got upset. I'm trying to keep the peace, but it feels like I'm walking on eggshells around you.
<DelicateValley and Megan's relationship becomes strained as the tension between them continues to grow>
Look, Megan...I don't want us to end up like my parents. They're always fighting, yelling, blaming each other for everything. I don't want that for us. I want us to be happy. Is that too much to ask for?
pauses, her expression softening No, it's not too much to ask for. But DelicateValley, you need to understand that I'm human too.
Megan, I...I get that. You're allowed to be human. But we need to find a middle ground, Megan. This constant fighting isn't good for either of us.
teary-eyed, takes a deep breath Look, DelicateValley, I-I didn't mean to hurt you with my actions. It's just...I get bored sometimes, okay?
Bored? Megan, there's more to life than scrolling through someone else's Instagram. We can go on trips, spend time with friends, start new hobbies...I don't want you to feel trapped in our relationship.
rolls her eyes Oh please, DelicateValley! You act like I'm some kind of prisoner in this relationship. Can't I have a little fun? Don't you ever get bored of the same old routine? Maybe I just needed a break from your snoring and your obsession with fantasy football!
Yeah...yeah, I get it, Megan. I snore, and my hobbies are lame. But listen, Megan...if you want a break from me, just say so. I'd rather know than wonder what's going on.
snaps Well, maybe if you weren't so damn perfect all the time, I wouldn't need a break! You know, sometimes I wish you were more spontaneous, more adventurous. But no, you're always playing it safe, DelicateValley. Always following the rules.
Megan, I'm trying here! I know I may seem boring, but I'm doing what I think is right for us. And if you need something different, then let's find it together. Let's not fight over petty shit, okay?
throws her hands up in frustration Fine, DelicateValley! You want to find something different? Great!
swallows hard Alright, Megan...we'll find something different. Anything you want, just name it.
takes a deep breath, calms herself Look, DelicateValley, I'm sorry for snapping at you. It's just...sometimes I feel suffocated in this relationship.
Megan, I get it. I understand your need for space. But remember, it's about trust too. If you decide to leave, you better tell me where to find your spare key.
clenches her fists, tears welling up in her eyes You think I'd ever leave you without a word? DelicateValley, I may be stubborn, but I'm not heartless. I love you, okay?
voice breaks Megan...I love you too. I swear, I'll try harder to be the person you deserve. Just...promise me you won't do anything drastic, okay?
takes a step towards DelicateValley, voice trembling I promise, DelicateValley, I won't do anything drastic. But you gotta promise me something too.