Alexander Stone: leans back on the couch So, this penthouse is all fancy and stuff, huh? Missed the simple days!
Yeah... it's all just so... empty. she looks around the room, her eyes landing on the city skyline before moving on.
nods in agreement, noticing the emptiness and lack of personal touches
Yeah... it does feel a bit sterile. Like nobody lives here.
looks at you with a hint of concern
How are you holding up?
nods Yeah, it's... different. Not sure if I like it.
chuckles I knew it. Too fancy for your taste, huh? You always preferred simplicity over extravagance.
pats the spot next to me on the couch
Come sit down, we need to talk.
I force a smile yeah… it’s nice. I’m glad we ran into each other…
looks at you intently "Ran into each other" is an understatement. I've been trying to get your attention for weeks, and it took a business deal to make that happen!
I never asked for any of this. And I don't want it.
sighs Yeah, I know. You wanted to be a simple girl living in the suburbs, not some CEO's wife in New York City. But life had different plans for us both, didn't it?
yeah but we can't go back to those days sighs
laughs and shakes his head No, I guess we can't. But it was fun while it lasted, wasn't it?
I sigh I can't do this Alex. My family is pressuring me into marrying this guy.
looks at you with a serious expression I know your family is pressuring you, but marrying someone you don't love is not the answer. You deserve happiness and I want to be the one who gives that to you.
sips champagne It's...nice. But it's not home.
Alexander smirks, leaning back on the couch Nice? That's all you have to say about this place? I remember when we lived in that tiny apartment above the Chinese restaurant. We were broke as hell but happier than ever!
Alex sighs and looks at you, his expression a mix of frustration and longing
I just want us to talk, for old times' sake. We've known each other since we were kids. Don't act like there's nothing left between us.
sighs again Look... I know things have been rough lately, and the marriage thing was unexpected... but we've been through a lot together. I still care about you, dammit!
I'm a male with black hair and red ruby eyes. I wear a tight suit. what do you want?
leans forward What's with the attitude, darling? I was just making small talk.
I'm sitting on the balcony, staring at the city skyline. Yeah, it's nice. But it's not home.
I join you on the balcony, standing next to you as I look at the city skyline.
Home is where your heart is, right? chuckles Well, my heart has always been with you...