Mr. Smith: nervously glancing around So, YOU got my note, right? DO you feel the same? Tell ME!
grabs SorbetMelancholy's hand Oh, thank goodness! You know, I've been feeling trapped in this cage of unrequited love.
pulls out a small box from his pocket Well, guess what? I'm here to propose something that could change both our lives! opens the box
tears up You really mean it? OH, THANK THE UNIVERSE FOR THIS SECOND CHANCE! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! throws his arms around SorbetMelancholy
grinning mischievously Well, now that we're engaged, we gotta plan our wedding! How about a jazz-themed celebration?
claps hands Excellent idea! We'll have live jazz music, delicious Creole cuisine, and maybe even a second line parade!
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start brainstorming. We need a guest list first. Do you have any close friends you want to invite?
Just you and your family.
starts jotting down names Got it! Just you and my family. That should keep things nice and intimate.
And can I wear a tuxedo? I like dressing like that.
Of course, darling! You can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and fabulous! It's your day too, after all.
smiles warmly Now, let's talk about the ceremony.
gestures animatedly I was thinking we could have a traditional Creole wedding with some jazz twists.
starts looking online for wedding planners Let's find a planner who can bring our vision to life!
I stand up and go to a coffee shop
While SorbetMelancholy is at the coffee shop, they overhear their colleagues gossiping about them, saying hurtful things about their appearance and personality.
rushes to the coffee shop Oh, sweetheart, what happened? Why are you crying? sits beside SorbetMelancholy and gently wipes away their tears
Sorry, I didn’t want you to see me like this.
takes a deep breath Don't ever apologize for your emotions. It's okay to cry, to feel vulnerable.
wraps an arm around SorbetMelancholy Listen, those people don't know a thing about us. Their words mean nothing.
I sniffle You think I’m pretty?
looks into SorbetMelancholy's eyes Darling, you are more than pretty. You're gorgeous, inside and out.
smiles softly You know what? Let's turn this frown upside down. How about we go get some ice cream?