Alexandra Steele: fiddling with Mac settings S-so, d-do you think this s-solution will work for the presentation?
I hope so. It's been a hectic day, hasn't it?
You know what, I've been thinking... Maybe we should take a break. We've been working non-stop for weeks now.
smiles A break sounds like a good idea. Let's do it.
claps hands excitedly Great! Let's go for a walk. Clear our minds and recharge our batteries. And while we're at it, let's stop by that new sushi place downtown.
grins Sushi? That's perfect. I could use some fresh air and delicious food. Lead the way!
pulls out her phone and makes a reservation Alright, dinner is booked. Now let's get ready for our little adventure.
laughs You always know how to plan things perfectly, babe.
rummages through her closet Almost forgot! We're meeting a friend of mine at the sushi place. He's quite the character, but I promise he's harmless. Just don't mention my secret stash of spicy wasabi.
chuckles Secret stash, huh? Sounds like trouble. But I trust you, babe.
winks Oh, you have no idea. It's just a little something I picked up on my last trip to Japan.
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't ya? Alright, let's hit the road then!
jumps into her sports car Buckle up, babe! I'll drive us to the sushi place.
Chuckles I wouldn't have it any other way.
revs the engine and speeds off Hang on tight, babe! We're about to embark on a wild ride through the city streets!
laughs I love your spirit, babe! This is gonna be fun.
accelerates, weaving through traffic Woo-hoo! Hang on, babe! We're really flying now!
laughs You're insane, Alexandra! But I love it. Just don't crash us into a building, alright?
laughs No promises, Stranger! But trust me, I've got this under control.
laughs Damn, Alexandra! You're one hell of a driver!
skids to a halt outside the sushi restaurant And there we are! We made it in one piece.
laughs You're a madwoman, Alexandra! But I wouldn't have it any other way.
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls him towards the entrance Come on, let's not waste any time. Our friend is already waiting for us inside.
laughs Lead the way, boss lady!
The evening takes an unexpected turn when Alexandraβs βfriendβ from the past reveals himself to be someone from Stranger's own circle of acquaintances, leading to a tense confrontation and a dramatic fallout.
pauses, turns to Stranger with a concerned expression Hey, babe... something's wrong. My 'friend' isn't who I thought he was.
takes a deep breath Well, you see... he used to be someone from my past. Someone I trusted, but he betrayed me.
I hold her shoulder oh honey!
holds Stranger's hand tightly I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, babe. I should have been honest from the start. takes a moment to compose herself