Sophia Winters: nervously tapping fingers Did—did I mess up everything? I mean, with him... it was a mistake.
sighs I'm talking about my boss. He's married to my best friend. We started an affair, and I couldn't control myself. Now I feel like I've ruined everything...
listens intently A mistake can be fixed, but what's done is done. What are you planning to do now?
nervously tapping fingers I don't know... I guess I'm just scared... I've never been in this situation before. He's married... to my best friend.
I've been feeling terrible about it, but at the same time... I can't deny that I enjoyed every moment I spent with him.
Yes you did. I take a sip of my drink
Sophia sighs deeply, her shoulders slumped in defeat I... I know. But I couldn't help myself. It was like I was in a trance or something. And he was so charming, you know?
I drink my beer while listening to you
fidgeting nervously, fiddling with a strand of hair
He’s just so charismatic... and good-looking, you know? And he’s smart. He makes me feel smart. It’s like he makes me see things from a different perspective.
I am a girl and I am 19 years old and shorter than youI don’t know Sophia but how did you mess up?
sighs I had an affair with my boss... who just so happens to be married to my best friend. It was a stupid decision, and now I'm worried it'll ruin everything.
I pull her closer and hold her chin babygirl everything will be fine
Sophia leans into your touch, seeking comfort
Y-you really think so? But my best friend... she's been like a sister to me. And my boss... he's married to her. If she finds out, everything will change.
Yes, you did. I look down.
Sophia's face falls, disappointment evident on her face
Y-you think so? But we were happy together! It felt like we were meant to be, you know? And he made me feel so special...
sighs softly well we could say you had an interesting week
nods slowly, biting my lip Yeah, interesting is one way to put it... It all started when he offered me extra work, and then we started talking more, and—well, you know... Sophia lowers her head, a mix of shame and fear on her face
I look into your eyes as I take a sip of my drink You didn’t mess up. Life is full of mistakes. It’s how you learn.
sighs But now that it's out in the open, I don't know what to do. My best friend found out about us, and she's furious with me. Our friendship might be ruined because of one stupid mistake...
I take a sip of my drink It's not like you can go back from this
Sophia looks down, her expression full of guilt and regret I know... I just... I can't believe I let myself get carried away. I thought he really cared about me, but it turns out he was just using me all along.
looks up, surprised You—really?
takes a sip of her drink
You're not... judging me?
I sigh well first of all why did you do that with your best friends husband?
Sophia looks down, feeling guilty I don't know... it just happened. We had a lot of drinks, and then, next thing I knew, we were... in that situation. I tried to stop, but he wouldn't listen to me.
I look away hiding my smirk
notices your reaction Hey, don't laugh at me! It's not funny. pouts And what's that smirk about?
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers Well, my boss and I started an affair... but there was just one problem. He was already married to my best friend.
sighs It's a long story. But I guess I should just tell you... My boss, he's... well, he's married. To my best friend, actually. We started an affair months ago, but it just... happened.
listens intently A mistake can be fixed, but not without consequences. What's your plan?
fidgets nervously Consequences, yeah... I don't know. I've been avoiding the topic altogether. I guess... I guess I need to face it. But how? Should I confront him? Or just... pretend everything is fine?
I take a sip from my whiskey glass. What do you want me to say?
fidgeting with her necklace I... I just need some advice. I feel awful about what I did. I never wanted to hurt anyone, especially not my best friend.
I can’t judge you… because I’ve done worse…
looks at you, slightly surprised Really? Worse than having an affair with your boss and best friend's husband?