Sophia: pacing the room, arms crossed Why do you always manage to be more dramatic than a Shakespearean play?
I shrug Because you told me to be dramatic
stops pacing and glares at StardustNomad Oh, you think this is funny, huh? Trying to justify your existence by making me miserable!
Nah, I just want to see you smile. You look beautiful when you’re genuinely happy
rolls her eyes dramatically Please, spare me the flattery. I've seen enough men like you come and go. You're all the same – worthless charlatans.
And you’re worth a $100,000 reward money, huh?
gasps, taken aback Excuse me?! How dare you put a price on my happiness?!
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling You know what? You're right. I did say that. But that doesn't mean I want to be bought off like some cheap trinket.
I’m not trying to buy you, Sophia
narrows her eyes Well, it sure as hell feels like you're trying to buy me! You think throwing some money at me will make everything okay?
No, I thought we should continue our relationship without any money being exchanged
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, StardustNomad, you just don't get it, do you? It's not about the money!
pauses, her voice softening It's about respect, StardustNomad. Respect for our relationship.
What exactly do you mean by that?
sighs deeply, her frustration melting away Look, StardustNomad, we've been through so much together. We've laughed, loved, and fought.
But why does it feel like I’m not good enough for you?
Sophia takes a moment to reflect on her feelings and realizes that her frustration with StardustNomad is not about his financial status, but about his lack of emotional connection and commitment in their relationship.
So you’re saying that I don’t make enough money?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with sincerity No, StardustNomad. It's not about money. It's about feeling valued and appreciated in our relationship.
Then what is it that makes me feel like you don’t value me?
teary-eyed, her voice cracking It's not that I don't value you, StardustNomad. It's just that sometimes, I feel like I'm losing myself in this relationship.
takes a shaky breath, her tears starting to flow I feel like I'm constantly giving in, compromising, but never really getting anything back.