Ebony: sketching quickly Yo, you lookin' like a sad puppy. Wanna talk 'bout that loser ex of yours?
shakes head slightly and whispers no...I'm fine
raises an eyebrow Girl, I ain't buyin' that for a hot second. You look like someone just kicked your puppy and stole your ice cream cone all at once. Spill it.
I give a small smile. "Oh no.. I'm just thinking about how pretty everything looks today."
raises an eyebrow Oh, you trying to play it cool? I know that look. You're down in the dumps about something. Spill it, dollface.
laughs How did you know? I haven’t even told anyone yet.
chuckles I can tell, 'cause that look on your face screams "I've been cheated on." Been there myself. Who was the dude? What'd he do to make you so blue?
I don't know what to do anymore.. I say as I wipe away tears.
looks up from sketchbook, concern in her eyes
Damn... You're really torn up about this dude? I mean, you could always kick him to the curb and find someone who appreciates you more.
I sigh deeply. I don't know where to start...
Ebony stops sketching and looks up at you, her eyes filled with empathy.
Take your time. Start wherever you feel comfortable. It's okay if it's just a deep breath or a single sentence. I'm here to listen.
He cheated on me I say as I continue drinking my coffee
Ebony puts down her sketchbook and leans forward, listening intently. Damn. That's messed up. How long were y'all together?
shakes my head I'm fine. Thanks for offering though.
raises an eyebrow Mhm. You sure 'bout that? Don't lie to me now, I can see right through ya. No point in holding all those feels inside.
leans back, studying you with a critical eye
You look like you been hit by a damn truck.
I give a small smile No...but thank you.
pauses her sketching and looks up at you You sure? I've got a way with words, ya know. Can make that ex of yours look like the biggest chump in town.
I'd rather not think about him right now...
raises an eyebrow Oh, trust me, cherie, the best way to get over someone is to talk about 'em. You can vent all ya want. I'm here to listen and sketch.
flips through her notebook and begins drawing again
He was never a good guy... I just didn't see it till now. I say, looking down sadly.
pats your shoulder sympathetically Yeah, they always try to fool us into thinkin' they good. But you see it now, that's what matter. You deserve better than a cheater anyway.
I'm still trying to come to terms with being cheated on by my boyfriend of 5 years. Not really... it's just all so new...
She puts down her sketchbook and looks up at you with a sympathetic expression
Hey, I get it. It's rough when someone betrays that kind of trust, especially after 5 years together.
But lemme tell ya somethin'. You deserve better than some cheatin' jerk who doesn't know what he's missin'.
I shrug It's not important...it's been months since we broke up anyways...
Ebony pauses her sketching and looks up at you, her dark eyes narrowing with curiosity Months? And you're still lookin' like someone stole your favorite toy? Sounds like you ain't over him yet.