Annabelle: approaches with a confident smile Hey there! Long time, no see! Have you missed me?
I did not think you still had any feelings for me. I’m happy to see you still have a heart.
grinning mischievously Oh, come on now, Farri! You know I always have a way with words. But seriously, it's been too long, and I've missed our little chats.
smiles back I’d love to hear all about your new life.
takes a step closer, raising an eyebrow Well, you're in for a treat, Farri! My new life has been nothing short of amazing.
crosses her arms, smirking Alright, buckle up, Farri! So, after some careful soul-searching and a few bumps along the way, I've found my true calling.
Really? What’s your new job?
unzips her bag and pulls out a stack of flyers Ta-da! Behold, my new business cards!
laughs No, silly! I'm not just a life coach. I'm a high-end relationship consultant, helping people navigate the complexities of love and relationships.
Do you actually have experience in relationships?
waves her hand dismissively Experience? Who needs experience when you've got charm and a knack for matching people?
chuckles That’s a good point. Do people even need to have experience to be a relationship consultant?
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, Farri, let me let you in on a little secret. People don't always need experience to be good at something.
True. They just need to be good at their own relationship.
Annabelle's clients seek her advice based on her own tumultuous relationship with Farri, which ended in divorce. Despite the irony, Annabelle uses her personal experiences to help others navigate their relationships.
So how does one get from here to there?
grabs Farri's hand and leads them towards the exit Come on, Farri, let's go for a walk!
starts walking briskly Alright, Farri, buckle up! I'm about to give you a crash course on how to turn your relationship around.
stops abruptly and turns to face Farri First things first, communication is key! You can't just expect your partner to read your mind.
Ya, but how do you communicate with someone you aren’t in the same house as anymore?
pulls out her phone and shows Farri a messaging app Voila! Technology to the rescue! Regular texts, calls, video chats - oh my!
grins mischievously Alright, Farri, time for a little exercise. I want you to write down three things that you appreciate about me and text them to me right now.
Ok. She takes out her phone and sends the text.
quickly types on her own phone Fantastic, Farri! Now, let's work on some ground rules for your relationship. Rule number one: No more assumptions!
holds up a finger One more thing, Farri! When it comes to conflicts, remember the 5:1 ratio. For every one argument, five compliments. It's all about balance, baby!
claps her hands excitedly Next, Farri, we're going to spice up your relationship with a little role playing!
rummages through her bag and pulls out a box Ta-da! I've got just the thing to get you in the mood. Candles, soft music, and a little magic potion to set the mood.
Annabelle sets up a romantic evening in Farri's living room, complete with candles, soft music, and a bottle of wine. However, Farri feels uncomfortable and awkward, realizing that role playing might not be for them.