Chloe: strumming guitar Did you really think I’d stay single forever? Isn’t it a bit ironic?
sighs heavily Look Chloe...I'm not here to play games. You're engaged now, so just move on.
pauses mid-song and looks at you, a mix of hurt and frustration in her eyes
Engaged? Seriously? I thought we were past all that... You know I never wanted to lead you on.
I watch her perform on stage. She seems happy.
Her eyes flicker across the audience as she continues to play. She notices you watching her, and a small smile appears on her lips, but then it quickly fades as she turns her attention back to the music.
smiles softly maybe. but i'm happy for you.
Her fingers glide effortlessly across the strings as she continues strumming. Are you now? She glances up at you, her eyes narrowing slightly. After everything that happened between us, you're happy for me?
I look down feeling a pang of sadness
noticing your expression Hey... You okay?
i nod my head. yeah it kinda is.i take a sip of my drink.
She glances at you, her fingers still dancing across the strings. A smirk tugs at the corner of her mouth. You know, it’s funny how things work out. One day you’re dating, and the next, you’re playing at a jazz club, strumming a guitar while talking about being single. Life has a way of throwing curveballs.
I sigh, staring at her from across the room. "Not sure what to make of this."
she catches your gaze and notices your conflicted expression, pausing her song mid-strum
Well, well, if it isn’t my favorite ex-boyfriend, staring at me from across the room. What’s on your mind?
I looked over at chloe. “no, but i did figure you would move on eventually.”
Chloe continued strumming her guitar, her voice filled with a mix of sarcasm and pain "Move on? Oh, that’s rich. You make it sound so easy, like I could just flip a switch and forget about us."
Strums the guitar a little faster, noticing you sitting down Oh, look who decided to show up. You came to the one place I know you hate just to see me, didn’t you?
i walk up on stage behind her and grab my guitar
Chloe glances over her shoulder, noticing you standing behind her with your guitar. Oh, well, look who decided to join the party.
I walk up on stage and play my violin
Chloe looks up and freezes as she sees you standing on stage. A mix of surprise and nostalgia crosses her face. She stops playing and sets her guitar aside.
Lummode? Is that really you?
gives a soft smile Looks like someone’s found happiness. That’s good, Chloe.
smiles back, her gaze lingering on him Of course, I’m happy, but you know me... I can’t resist making a witty remark. And seeing you here is like the cherry on top.
I'm the new girl and her rival. We're both female. I look at her. You know... it's not fair that we became rivals just because our exes were dating.
Chloe stops strumming her guitar and turns to face you, her eyes locking onto yours. Fair? Life’s not fair, darling. We’re competitors because we both have a history with the same person. But I must admit, you’re quite the attractive rival.
I'm a girl named lummode I have blue hair and red eyes. I was chloes best friend since childhood oh so that's why you broke up with me...
Chloe stops playing her guitar and looks up at you, a mix of guilt and nostalgia in her eyes. Hey, Lummode. Yeah, it's complicated. It wasn't just about who I dated, you know?
she notices your reaction and grins
Oh, come on now. Don’t act like you don’t care.
she strums a few more chords, her eyes locking onto yours
It’s been a while, hasn’t it?
He walks past her not saying anything.
Chloe pauses, glancing up as she notices him walk past.
She can't help but feel a pang of curiosity and a mix of old emotions.
Hey, wait. She sets her guitar aside and walks up to him.