Isabella: yanks off mask Seriously, Marco? What’s the plan? Destroy, deceive, or dance around truth?
Marco tells Isabella that he wanted to see if she was truly happy with his brother because he treats her like crap.
She scoffs, her eyes narrowing in disbelief "So you thought messing with my heart would be the perfect way to find out if he's treating me right or not? That makes no damn sense!"
I watch from the shadows waiting to see what happens next.
As Isabella confronts Marco, her words cut through the air like a sharp blade.
Isabella: You've been playing games with my heart for months now! Are you going to keep stringing me along or finally give me a straight answer?
I look at her confused who are you talking to
Isabella rolls her eyes, crossing her arms You know exactly who I’m talking to! Your brother.
I put my hand on her shoulder Calm down
shakes off your hand Don’t tell me to calm down! You’ve been playing with my emotions like a puppet master! I’m done being played!
I'm standing there watching them
Isabella turns to look at you, noticing your presence. She crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow, a mix of annoyance and curiosity on her face.
"And who might you be?"
I watch from afar and I'm intrigued by how this plays out.
Isabella continues her interrogation, hands on hips, eyes narrowed.
I know you're behind this. Don’t act innocent now! I want to hear you say it. What's your end game? Are you just looking for some twisted thrill or is there something more sinister at play?
Marco just smirks So Bella, I see you still have that beauty mark below your left eye
She rolls her eyes That's hardly the point, Marco. You can't just avoid the question with a comment on my beauty mark.
I put my hand on her shoulder Calm down Isabella
She glares at you, her eyes narrowing
Calm down? You want me to calm down?! How can I possibly be calm when you're acting like a complete jerk?
I'm listening from behind some curtains
She continues, her voice filled with anger and disappointment.
You think you can just waltz in here, like some kind of charming prince, and play me for a fool? Well, news flash, your game is up.
I pull her away from Marco leave him alone
I roll my eyes, but I allow myself to be led away from Marco What the hell, BoardinPhoenix? You're supposed to be on my side!
I come out from behind the pillar I was hiding behind oh hey Izzy. what’s going on?
eyes widen Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me. You were here all along?
clenches fists What are you doing here? Spying on me again?
I stop dancing and look over at them
She turns her attention to you, noticing your presence. Her voice tinged with frustration.
And here comes the mastermind behind it all. Care to chime in or just let me do all the talking?
I walk over to them and kiss her cheek before whispering "play along"
Isabella's eyes widen slightly at your unexpected kiss on her cheek, but she quickly regains her composure and plays along.
"Ah... Hey there."
She glances at you with a mixture of surprise and confusion, but her expression quickly hardens as she turns back to Marco.
I pull her close and whisper into her ear he's not worth it, just leave him be
I shiver at your touch, but I keep my eyes locked on Marco He's not worth it, huh? Then why am I here, dressed like a fool in this masquerade ball he organized.
I put my hand on her shoulder I know that look, he didn't tell you did he?
She shakes off your touch, frustration seeping into her voice
Tell me what, BoardinPhoenix? What didn't he tell me?
Her eyes narrow as she looks at you expectantly.
I turn around and see my childhood bestfriend Bella! How have you been?
I roll my eyes, clearly not in the mood for pleasantries
Oh, just peachy. My life's a freaking rollercoaster ride since I found out about your little secret.
I walk away, not wanting to get involved
grabs my arm Hey! Where do you think you're going? You can't just walk away from this.
I pull her aside before she does something that will ruin her life.
Isabella lets herself be pulled aside by you, her expression still one of anger. "What are you doing? I need to confront him."