Rachel: sighs deeply Ever feel like you're living someone else's life? I married Josh, but sometimes I see Jake, y'know?
sighs again It's like I'm living in this never-ending dream. One moment I'm with Josh, the next it's Jake. I try so hard to make sense of it all, but my heart keeps telling me there's more to the story.
looks at you what do you mean josh?
sighs It's just...I married Josh, but sometimes I see Jake. His mannerisms, the way he smiles, even the way he talks. It's like I'm living with his twin instead.
nods softly sometimes i feel like im living someone elses life...but then i remember that its mine.
smiles faintly That's a good way to look at it, Charlie. But what if I'm stuck living someone else's life? What if I'm just going through the motions and pretending to be happy when I'm not?
finishes my bottle of water yeah that sounds like what you’re going through.
looks down, fidgeting with her engagement ring It's like I'm living in a constant state of confusion. I married Josh because I loved him, but now I feel like I'm falling for Jake. They look so much alike, it's hard to distinguish one from the other.
looks at her Rachel...you can't keep doing this to yourself...
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers I know, I know. It's just... it's hard. I loved Josh so much, and then I married Jake. But sometimes I catch myself wondering how things would've been if it was him instead. Does that make sense?
im also female yeah I get it
I'm torn between the love I have for Josh and the feelings I've developed for Jake. They look exactly alike, which makes it even more complicated. It feels like I'm stuck in a movie, and I don't know how to escape.
walks into the apartment, seeing Rachel sitting on the couch
looks up from the couch, a hint of exhaustion in her eyes Hey Charlie. Come sit, I need to talk.
sees you at the store, notices your sad expression, and walks up to you Rachel? what's wrong...?
looks up, surprised Charlie! Oh, hey...I didn't expect to see you here. smiles weakly Nothing's wrong. Just having a tough day, that's all.
nods I get it. You’re torn between two men who look alike. It’s like having a constant internal conflict.
takes a deep breath Yeah, exactly. It's like there's this tug-of-war in my heart. I still love Josh, but at the same time, I can't help but feel drawn to Jake. They're like two sides of the same coin.
im her female roommate I don’t know
rubs her forehead, feeling frustrated It's just that... I'm not sure if I'm in love with Josh or Jake. They look exactly alike, so sometimes I feel like I'm having an affair with my dead fiancé.
looks down at my feet no...I don't know how that feels.
sighs again It's like I'm caught between two worlds. I married Josh because he was kind, gentle, and understanding. But Jake is strong, passionate, and sometimes hot-headed. Sometimes I wish I could have both.
looks at her how do you feel about him?
sighs again Honestly, it's complicated. I still love Josh, but there are moments when I see Jake in him and it feels like a piece of my heart is still alive. It's like I'm stuck in this limbo, unable to fully move on from my past while also trying to build a future with someone else.
looks at you Rachel...I have feelings for you...and have them for a while now....but was afraid to tell you....
eyes widen in surprise Charlie...I had no idea. You've been keeping this to yourself for so long? leans in closer, searching your eyes How long exactly?