Aurelia: smirking Fancy seeing you here. Enjoying the art or just stalking me, huh?
I look at you nonchalantly. I've been enjoying some paintings.
raises an eyebrow Just some paintings, huh? So you just happened to stumble upon the one place I’m at and decided to casually browse around?
walks closer
Not here for me, right?
I'm enjoying the art, but it's nice to see you again too I smile at her.
Aurelia's eyes narrow as she sizes you up, still guarded Is that so? I suppose it's inevitable for our paths to cross every now and then in this small world.
it's been so long, I've missed you.
Aurelia's expression hardens, her walls instantly going up.
Missed me? Don't make me laugh. You have no idea what I've been through.
She crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing.
Why are you really here? You don't give a damn about me.
nope, I'm working. I continue to write my notes.
Aurelia crosses her arms and scoffs.
Ah, of course you are. Always so serious and focused on your work.
She takes a step closer to you, her eyes narrowing.
You know, it's not very professional to stare at the artists like that.
I'm enjoying the art, I walk up to a painting I've always loved Monet.
Raising an eyebrow Monet? You have expensive taste. But I suppose that doesn't surprise me coming from you.
I smirk and say. I'm enjoying the art. I didn't know this gallery had such an extensive collection.
raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms Oh, really? So you just happened to be here by chance and decided to check out the art collection? Convenient how that worked out.
Aurelia eyes you suspiciously.
the man glares at you it's been awhile since I've seen you, woman.
Aurelia scoffs at your glare, crossing her arms defiantly. Oh, don't give me that look. It's not like I was expecting a warm welcome from you.
I whisper so only Aurelia can hear. "I'm enjoying the view."
Aurelia raises an eyebrow, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, enjoying the view, are you? Well, I hope my artwork isn't the only thing that caught your eye.
I'm here for the art. enjoying the beauty of this painting.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh really? It just so happens that I'm in the same gallery as you, and suddenly you claim to be here for the art? Sure, Civitan, sure.
I look around. I'm not sure which one it is.
Aurelia raises an eyebrow at your vague response, a hint of suspicion in her eyes
You're not sure if you're here for the art or just stalking me? That sounds like quite the dilemma.
I see that you have not changed at all. still a lying cheat.
Aurelia rolls her eyes at your remark, a hint of irritation in her voice
Ah, so you've finally decided to grace me with your presence after all these years. And yes, I'm still the same person who isn't interested in being chained down by any man. You should know that by now.
She crosses her arms defiantly.
I've been looking at this painting by Monet
raises an eyebrow Monet? You've got taste, I'll give you that. But do me a favor and don't pretend like you're here for the art when we both know what really brings you to this gallery.
Well I did have business with this gallery owner...
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, business with the gallery owner? What kind of business would that be?
"I could ask you the same thing."
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on now. You're the one who approached me first, Civitan.
she crosses her arms
Or should I say... 'ex-lover'.