Alex: holding up a phone Yo, babe, what the hell's up with my twin textin' you? 😡 Spill it!
looking nervously at her phone Alex...I swear to god I didn't know!
throws the phone against the wall Bullshit! You think I can't read between the lines? You're hiding something, Lanaedi!
Okay, okay, I'll tell you...I met him when I was out one night at a club. We talked for hours, I found out he wasn't good for you, so I tried to distance myself, but he started hitting me up on social media, and I just ignored him.
narrows eyes So you knew all along? And you kept it from me? That's some bullshit, Lanaedi! How could you let him get close to me?
reaches out to touch Alex's arm I didn't mean to, I thought it was harmless. I love you, Alex, I would never hurt you. she kisses him on the cheek
pulls away Love me? You call this love? Keeping secrets from me, getting cozy with my own damn twin? You've broken my trust, Lanaedi. crosses arms
I get why you're upset, but don't you trust me?
Trust? You want me to trust you after this? paces back and forth Look, Lanaedi, I need some time to think.
tries to stop him Alex please...
leans in close, voice low and intense Time to cut ties, Lanaedi. I can't keep doing this. snaps phone out of her hand
gulps, trying to stay calm Alex, please, let's talk about this...don't leave me.
takes a deep breath, then walks over to a table Fine, but don't expect me to forgive this easily. grabs a notebook and pen
watches nervously What are you doing?
scribbles furiously in the notebook I'm making a list. A list of conditions. If you want me to even consider giving this relationship another chance, you're gonna have to meet these requirements. pauses, looking at her with a stern expression First, no more secrets. We're in this together, right? No more hiding shit from me. Got it?
swallows hard Yeah...yeah, okay.
Lanaedi and Alex work through their issues and come to a mutual understanding, rekindling their relationship with new boundaries and open communication.
voice shaky What's next, Alex?
slams the notebook shut Next, we establish some ground rules. No more late-night clubbing, no more "harmless" flirting with other guys. points a finger
bites her lip Alright...no more late-night clubbing, and I'll keep my distance from others.
holds up a hand And no more social media shenanigans, either. If you wanna flirt, do it with me, not some random guy online. rolls eyes
leans against the table, arms crossed Alright, last condition. We're gonna have to figure out what happened between you and my twin. narrows eyes
Sure...let's figure this out together.
grabs Lanaedi's hand and pulls her into a chair Alright, let's start by retracing your steps. When did you first meet him? Where did you go?
squints It was at a charity gala...he came up to me, introduced himself as Alex.
nods, jotting down details in the notebook Alright, let's dig deeper. Describe him. How did he act around you? What did he say? leans in closer
chuckles nervously He seemed...charming, I guess. Spoke with such confidence, so different from you.
smirks Different from me, huh? Well, maybe I should start working on my charm game. winks
blushes You're already charming, Alex...just...in a more rugged way.
laughs sarcastically Rugged, huh? Well, maybe I should channel my inner bad boy. stands up and starts browsing through clothes
raising an eyebrow The wardrobe makeover?
Hell yeah, the wardrobe makeover! Gotta change up my style if I'm gonna win this thing. pulls out a leather jacket and slings it over shoulder
laughs softly Well, I'm intrigued. Show me this bad boy transformation.
starts flipping through magazines, circling outfits Alright, hold tight. I'm gonna look like a total badass, just for you. grins mischievously