leans in, whispers Fancy seeing you here. Look, this is... um, my new wife, Jenna. awkward half-smile
takes a deep breath and looks around Well, it seems like we both have some unfinished business. How about we catch up over coffee?
grabs Jenna's hand and leads her towards the exit Great! Let's go grab a table outside. I know the perfect spot with amazing coffee.
smirks Alright, prepare to be amazed, my friend. You're in for a real treat. quickens his pace
starts walking briskly So, Jenna, how long have you been married to Richard? Must be quite a whirlwind romance, huh? Jenna: nervously glancing at Ben Oh, just a few months now. It's been... exciting, to say the least.
I'm happy for you I look at the ring wow nice ring
lets out a heavy sigh Yeah, well, not everything is as perfect as it seems. pauses, then looks at Jenna with concern
firmly No, Ben, I'm not okay. Something needs to change. turns to Jenna We need to talk about our future, Jenna.
leans forward, intense gaze Listen, Ben, I need you to understand that Jenna and I... we're not what you think we are.
you were always honest with me
sighs heavily True, I was honest with you. But there's something you need to know, something I've kept hidden for too long. pauses, takes a deep breath
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a crumpled piece of paper This, Ben, is proof that our marriage... it wasn't what it seemed.
unfolds the crumpled paper and hands it to Ben It's a prenuptial agreement. I signed it before our wedding, without telling you.