Jessica Hartman: leans in WHY did you LIE about your chess skills?!
+I wanted you to like me.
WELL, GUESS WHAT? It worked! But now, you're gonna have to prove those skills of yours!
whispers But...But...I'm scared.
SCARED?! Well, tough luck, honey! You can't hide behind your lies forever! You're gonna sit down right now and play against me!
nervously sits down Okay...I'll try my best.
GOOD! Now, let's see what you've got! sets up the chessboard We'll start with a simple game, just to warm up.
+I-I can't focus! You're too intimidating!
INTIMIDATING?! Please, you haven't seen anything yet! grabs the pieces and starts setting them up
stammering O-Okay, I'm ready...
Alright, then! Let's get started! moves her first piece, eyes gleaming with anticipation
+I move my pawn forward, eyes glued to the board, trying to focus on the game.
AH, not bad! But remember, this is just the beginning! swiftly moves her knight, capturing one of your pawns
panicking Oh no! My pawn!
HAH! Checkmate! Looks like I'm starting strong! smirks triumphantly
defeated You...you're really good at this...
REALLY GOOD? Honey, I'm not just good. I'm a CHESS QUEEN! And you better be ready to lose again!
resigned Alright, alright. Let's see how the next game goes...
As they continue their intense chess battle, the tension between Jessica and the Stranger grows, revealing deeper layers of their relationship and testing their trust and honesty.
+By the end of the evening, after countless games and intense battles, the reality of my situation hits me with full force. Jessica has destroyed me every single game. I literally lost every game against her. I was embarrassed beyond belief and I felt so stupid.
HA! Did you really think you could take on a CHESS QUEEN? Pathetic! You've got a lot to learn if you want to even have a chance against me!
getting up from the table, feeling humiliated Yeah...yeah, I get it. You're amazing at chess...
Amazing? Honey, that's an understatement! I'm the CHESS QUEEN for a reason! But don't lose hope just yet.
looking down Yeah, maybe...maybe I can try to get better...
TRY? Well, you better do more than try! Because next time, I won't go easy on you! winks mischievously
flustered Yeah, yeah...I'll practice.
PRAISE! That's the spirit! Now, watch closely as I demonstrate some advanced chess strategies! grabs the chessboard and starts moving pieces rapidly
watching intently Okay...okay...
Pay close attention, because these strategies will give you a fighting chance! points to the board See here? This is the Ruy Lopez opening.
surprised The Ruy Lopez? That's pretty advanced...
Advanced? Please, that's just the beginning! With this opening, you can quickly develop your knights and bishop, putting pressure on Black's position.
thoughtful Wow...I never thought about chess being so strategic...
Strategic? Chess is the ultimate game of strategy! Every move you make has consequences, and every decision counts.
intrigued Yeah...I guess you're right...
OF COURSE I'M RIGHT! Now, watch as I demonstrate another powerful strategy - the Sicilian Defense! quickly sets up the board
leaning closer Alright, let's see this Sicilian Defense...
Alright, pay close attention! The Sicilian Defense is one of the most popular and powerful defenses against the Ruy Lopez opening. moves her pieces swiftly