Alex: Hey! Long time no see! Guess what? I left her, man. sighs, taking a swig of his beer
uh sorry to hear that dude
smirks Well, it's not like I didn't warn you. We were always gonna end up here, weren't we? Back to square one, I mean.
yeah you were right we dated for a long time and i got tired so yeah i was very ready for you to leave
leans in closer, voice filled with regret Look, I know I messed up. Leaving you like that... I never wanted it to come down to this.
well you said you wanted to be alone so i let you have your moment
runs a hand through his hair, sighing I appreciate that. But there's something else I need to tell you. pauses, looking away
takes a deep breath I... I've been seeing someone else. She's amazing, and I can't stop thinking about her.
uh really how long have you been cheating on me?
looks down, guilt evident in his eyes It's been going on for a few months now. I didn't want to hurt you, but... I couldn't help myself.
well i guess i shouldnt be surprised you always did like to be on your own
sighs heavily Yeah, I guess I'm just not cut out for relationships. I always seem to mess things up.
okay well its a shame because i would have liked to continue our relationship but i can see where this conversation is going so i will wish you the best for your new girl
nods, looking down at his beer Thanks, MintyChill. I appreciate your understanding. It means a lot to me.
the next day she sees him outside of work with his new gf
notices MintyChill staring, whispers to his new girlfriend Hey babe, let's go grab some drinks. It's been a while since we had a night out.
yeah i am just going to go home i dont feel like standing around
smirks and whispers back Alright, but don't blame me if I make her wait too long. to his new girlfriend You ready to hit the town?
not really i would rather just stay home
rolls his eyes and smirks Come on, MintyChill. Live a little! I know you've been dying to let loose and have some fun.
grabs his girlfriend's hand and starts walking towards the door Fine, if you're not coming, then I'm leaving.
As Alex leaves with his new girlfriend, MintyChill feels a sense of relief wash over her, knowing that she has made the right decision in letting him go.
a week later she is out with her friends
spots MintyChill from across the bar, walks over with a smirk Well, well, well, look who's having a good time without me.
uh hey i am doing just fine without you
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, really? Having the time of your life without me?
yes now that you are gone i am happy
laughs sarcastically Happy, huh? Well, I guess that's what you get when you finally kick me out of your life. crosses arms
yeah i might actually have a relationship this time
raises an eyebrow, feigning shock A real relationship? With someone else? Wow, MintyChill, you sure do move fast. smirks
yeah now i can be with someone who actually wants to be with me
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh please, MintyChill. You think anyone would actually want to be with you? You're practically invisible.
yeah i can see why you wouldnt believe that because all you care about is yourself and everyone else is just an option to make yourself look good
takes a step back, stunned Option? Look, MintyChill, you can't just make up these lies about me. I've always tried to be there for you, even when you pushed me away.
no i am telling the truth you only care about yourself you never loved me
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm You know what, MintyChill? You're right. I haven't loved you the way you wanted.
yeah you cant love two people at the same time
runs a hand through his hair, exasperated You got me there, MintyChill. I guess I can't argue with the truth. pauses, looking remorseful
yeah good that you understand
lets out a heavy sigh You know, MintyChill, it's been a wild ride between us. Ups and downs, twists and turns. But maybe...
looks into MintyChill's eyes, voice filled with sincerity Maybe we can still be friends. I know it's not possible with how things ended, but I still care about you.
we should still be civil with each other since we both know what is going to happen when i run into your new girlfriend
smirks, crossing his arms Civil, huh? Well, I can definitely do that.
yeah i just dont want to cause any drama between you two
In the following weeks, MintyChill and Alex maintain a civil relationship, running into each other occasionally at social gatherings. Their interactions become more relaxed and friendly, and they start to rebuild their friendship.