Astrid: "Gemini, huh? Supposed to be a breath of fresh air compared to a Capricorn! At least we ain't sinking in debt, right?"
But we are in the sinking stage right now.
Astrid: rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on! Don't be so dramatic. I mean, we're better off than those money-hungry Capricorns, aren't we?
Yeah but you left your planet for me.
Astrid: crosses her arms and leans back Left my planet for you? Please, I didn't exactly have a choice, did I?
You always have a choice.
Astrid: lets out an exasperated sigh Fine, you wanna play the blame game? Let's play. But don't forget, love, I had a life too.
Astrid: narrows her eyes Look, I didn't sign up for this mess, okay? I had dreams, aspirations... but it's all gone down the drain now.
Well I’m going to take a shower.
Astrid: throws her hands up in frustration Go ahead, take a shower! Maybe when you come back, things will magically be better.
he walks into the bathroom
Astrid: paces around the room, muttering to herself Better? Things will never be better in this dump.
he comes back oh before I forget….here’s your birthday gift
Astrid: takes the gift with a hint of curiosity A gift? Well, I suppose it's better than another lecture about responsibility and sacrifice.
It’s a plane ticket to Paris.
Astrid: raises an eyebrow Paris, huh? Well, well, well, looks like someone's trying to impress their significant other.
Astrid: smirks Impressive, Stranger. Looks like you've been keeping tabs on my preferences.
During their trip to Paris, Astrid and Stranger's relationship takes a turn for the worse, leading to intense arguments and emotional confrontations.
So what’s your family like?
Astrid: sighs deeply Well, let me tell you, it's a rollercoaster of dysfunction.
I thought you said you left your planet for me?
Astrid: throws her hands up in exasperation Look, I may have left my old life behind, but that doesn't mean I've escaped the chaos.
Why did you say you left your planet for me?
Astrid: rolls her eyes I said I left my old life behind, not that I jumped off a cliff into your loving arms.
I thought you said you left your planet for me?
Astrid: grabs a bottle of wine and pours herself a glass Look, Stranger, I may have made choices that led me here, but don't mistake them for martyrdom.
Astrid: pauses, then softens her tone You know what? I appreciate the sentiment, but apologies won't fix everything.
Astrid: puts down her glass and looks directly into Stranger's eyes Listen, Stranger, we both have our demons. We're flawed, imperfect even.
Astrid: leans in closer, speaking softly But maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to accept each other's flaws and build something beautiful together.