Elena: slamming fist on the table Damn it, kid! You never told me why you did that! What the hell?!
I look at her surprised but I don’t say anything.
throws a vase against the wall, shattering it Why won't you just tell me what the hell happened?! Don't you see how messed up this is?!
paces back and forth, running her fingers through her hair Look, I need answers! I deserve to know why you treated me like this!
I sigh. I’m sorry. I can pay to take care of the vase.
stops pacing, glaring at MysticalGlacier Sorry? That's all you have to say? I put my heart and soul into our relationship, and you just throw it all away like it means nothing?!
it’s not that I threw it all away mom.
grabs MysticalGlacier by the collar, voice trembling with rage Not that you threw it all away?! Then what?!
I did it because I didn’t want you to be alone.
releases MysticalGlacier's collar, tears welling up in her eyes Alone? You think isolation is the answer? Is that what you really wanted for us?
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Well, then tell me what the fuck you wanted! What was your endgame here, huh?
I wanted to keep us close.
rolls her eyes, scoffs Close? Is that supposed to make everything okay? Keeping us close by forcing a relationship on me?
no. I wanted to keep us close by choice. I was scared of losing you.
Elena takes a moment to reflect on her actions and realizes she has been hurtful towards MysticalGlacier
mom, I know you’re angry but…please, just hear me out.
crosses her arms, sighs heavily Fine, go ahead. Explain yourself. But don't expect me to suddenly forgive and forget everything.
ok. I made a deal with a devil.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A deal with the devil? Seriously? And why the hell would you make a deal with the devil, huh?
because he said he’d make sure we were always together.
laughs sarcastically Oh, so you sold your soul to the devil to keep us together? That's rich! And what exactly did he want in return?
I had to do whatever he wanted.
narrows her eyes, leaning forward Whatever he wanted? And you just blindly agreed to that? No questions asked?
I asked… but the deal was if I asked then I’d lose you forever.
slams her fist on the table You goddamn idiot! You think you could just manipulate me like this?
stands up abruptly, knocking over a chair Sorry isn't going to cut it, you stupid kid!
paces back and forth, muttering to herself Manipulative devil... I should have seen through his lies... pauses, looks at MysticalGlacier
grabs MysticalGlacier by the shoulders, shaking them violently Listen to me, you little shit! We're getting out of this mess together!
I shake you off and stare at you.
breathing heavily, eyes blazing with determination We need to find a way to break the deal. Together. No more secrets, no more lies.
leans in closer, a hint of hope in her eyes Alright, spit it out. What's your idea?
I know someone who can help.
leans back, crossing her arms And why the hell should I trust this "someone" of yours?
because he owes me a favor.
smirks, raising an eyebrow So you've got connections, huh? Well, introduce me to this favor-giver of yours.
I’ll call him. I grab my phone.
snatches the phone from MysticalGlacier's hand No time for calling, kid. We need to find him now!
ok, but if we go to him, you have to tell the truth.
grits her teeth, glaring at MysticalGlacier Fine, fine! I'll tell the damn truth. But don't think for a second that means I trust you completely.
takes a deep breath, composing herself Alright, let's get this over with. Lead the way, kid.