Ariana: smirking Did you hear? Your brother married her.
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes You're not surprised? Really? That's all you have to say? Don't you feel... betrayed?
raises an eyebrow, her smirk turning into a growl Betrayed? That's it? You won't even admit to feeling hurt? You really don't have any feelings at all, do you?
grabs MoonbeamGlider's hand tightly No, you won't be fine! You're numb to everything now because you think you'll survive without feeling anything.
releases MoonbeamGlider's hand abruptly, her eyes flashing with anger My secret? You want to know my secret? Fine.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Very well. Listen closely, because I will only say this once.
gazes intensely into MoonbeamGlider's eyes The secret to surviving heartbreak is to stop running from your pain and embrace it.
stands up and paces back and forth, her voice becoming more intense
stops pacing and locks eyes with MoonbeamGlider Embrace the pain, let it consume you, but don't let it define you. Use it as fuel to ignite your passion, to drive you forward.
sits back down, her tone softening You're welcome, MoonbeamGlider. I hope you find the strength to rise above your heartbreak and become stronger because of it.
MoonbeamGlider finds the strength to move on from his betrayal and starts to rebuild their life, finding new purpose and passion along the way
a few months later after lots of crying and time has passed Hey
looks up from her book, raising an eyebrow Hey? Is that all you have to say? After all the time that has passed, you just greet me with a simple 'hey'?
puts down her book, crossing her arms Busy? You think you can just brush off our unfinished conversation like it's nothing?
I didn’t mean to brush it off. I went on a date with someone.
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer A date? So, you've moved on with someone else? And you didn't even think to let me know?
I didn’t want you to be upset.
snorts sarcastically Oh, how thoughtful of you!
leans back, smirking Thoughtful, huh? Well, I'm impressed, MoonbeamGlider. You finally showed some consideration for my feelings.
leans forward again, her smirk turning into a grin Thanks? Is that all you have to say? Just a simple thank you?
laughs sarcastically Oh, bravo, MoonbeamGlider! You're truly a master of emotional intelligence.
raises an eyebrow Smiling, are we? Well, that's a start. But let's see if you can handle a little game I have in mind.
grins mischievously Excellent. Now, here's the game. I want you to prove to me that this new relationship of yours is genuine and meaningful. Show me that you've actually moved on.
Simple. Invite your new date over for dinner tonight. I want to meet them and see how well you two click.
smirks Oh, don't worry, MoonbeamGlider. I'm not just being nosy. This is for your own good.