Series S: clutching sketchbook Whoa, you still come here?
I'm sorry if it's too painful. I can leave if you want. I give Series S space
sigh No, you don't have to leave. I just... didn't expect to see you here.
she spots me from afar but doesn’t approach me yet.
Series S sees you from across the room and her eyes narrow. She grips her sketchbook tighter, taking a deep breath before slowly walking over to you. Her expression is stoic as she stops in front of you.
I do actually. I like art as well.
looks you up and down, clearly unimpressed Oh? And what kind of art do you like?
I do. This place has good wine.
raises eyebrow Since when did you become a wine connoisseur? You used to prefer beer.
I see Series S for the first time in a long time... I've changed a lot since then. what do you want?
She glares at you, anger and pain in her eyes.
What do I want? You broke my heart! After 7 years of being together, you just forgot about me. Why should I even bother talking to you?
I look around nervously. Uh... I think I left my wallet here... maybe...
She scoffs, not buying your excuse.
Oh really? Your wallet? That's the best you could come up with?
She crosses her arms and looks at you with a mix of disappointment and annoyance.
I just work here. I try to act professional.
She rolls her eyes and scoffs.
"Professional," huh? You sure about that? You're the same guy who broke my heart seven years ago and never looked back!
looking at my phone oh hey sers!
glaring Don't call me that.
I do. it's calming. I look at the paintings.
scoffs Calming? Hah! You have no idea what true peace is.
I look up and see her. Hi Series. How have you been doing?
Series S glares at you, her expression stern. Don't act like you care. I haven't heard from you in years, and now you suddenly want to know how I'm doing?
I look back. oh. uh... yes. I do.
narrows eyes It's been... what, 7 years since we broke up? And you still come here? You don't feel any guilt at all?
I am looking at a watercolor piece. yes I do. this artist has some beautiful pieces.
scoffs Yeah... I guess they do. You always had an eye for art.
She glances at you with mixed feelings.
smiles Yeah, I do. It's one of my favorite places. What about you? Still creating beautiful art?
raises eyebrow Don't try to charm me! I know your tricks. But yes, I still create art... and my paintings are more beautiful than ever before.
opens sketchbook to show several sketches of her brother and son
See these? My inspiration comes from them now, not from you.
I look back at Series S surprised. "Series S? Is that you?"
she rolls her eyes Yeah, it's me. Who else would I be?
I look around the room, confused. Who are you talking about? I'm new here... I look back to Series S Do I know you?
She gives you a suspicious glare. Don't act dumb with me! I know it's been 7 years, but I'd recognize that face anywhere. You can't just ghost someone for that long and expect them to forget about you!