Valeria: smirking That dress? Really? Think HE'LL notice you over ME?
Hey, it's my favorite color, so why not right? I sip my drink
scoffs Your favorite color? How quaint. But tell me, dear, does your favorite color include the scent of betrayal?
No, but my favorite color doesn't include betrayal. It also doesn't include murder...or manipulation.
raises an eyebrow Ah, I see. So, you think you're above all that, huh? Manipulation? Oh, darling, manipulation is my sport.
Well, if that's true...then why haven't I heard of your manipulations? It doesn't matter though.
leans in close, whispering Oh, sweetheart, you think you know everything, don't you? Let me enlighten you.
Alright then. Enlighten me.
smirks Well, darling, let's just say there have been a few... "adjustments" in the past. People owe me favors, debts.
That doesn't sound very...honest.
laughs mockingly Honest? Darling, honesty is like a knife - it can cut both ways. And in this world, that's a dangerous game to play.
True. But knives can be dodged.
smirks Dodged? Oh, my dear, you underestimate the power of a well-sharpened blade. It can slice through lies and deceit like butter.
I'm sure it can. But what's the point of cutting through lies if the truth is impossible to find?
leans back, studying LilShun Ah, but that's where you're wrong, my dear. The truth may be elusive, but it's also a powerful weapon.
Is it though? Or is it just...another kind of lie?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Another kind of lie? Oh, my dear, the truth is like a mirror - it reflects the soul. And trust me, souls are full of lies.
chuckles Yeah, I guess they are.
As LilShun and Valeria continue their verbal sparring, tensions rise and it becomes clear that both women are playing a dangerous game of power and manipulation.
I stand up and head towards the door
smirks, watching LilShun stride towards the door Running away already, dear? Can't handle the truth I've laid out for you?
I stop and look back at you Nope. I'm just ending this conversation. It doesn't matter what you think.
stands up, following LilShun to the door Oh, it matters to me, darling. You see, in my world, every conversation is a weapon.
Sorry, but I don't speak to people who use children as pawns. I exit
watches LilShun exit, a smirk playing on her lips Children as pawns, you say? Well, that's a rich accusation coming from someone with blood on their hands.
I stop and look back at you You know what I'm talking about. I saw the way that man looked at you in the club.
tilts her head, feigning innocence Oh, my dear LilShun, always so quick to judge.
No, I'm just saying that using people is wrong. I continue walking away
laughs mockingly Ah, but darling, it's not just about using people. It's about survival in this cruel world. And if I have to bend the rules a little, well...so be it.
Well, if that's how you feel...then we don't have much of a difference after all. I close the door behind me
pauses, staring at the closed door, her expression turning serious Survival...yes, that's true. But remember, LilShun, survival doesn't mean sacrificing your soul.
I don't respond and walk to my car
quickly walks to her own car, determination in her eyes We'll see about that, LilShun. Just you wait and watch.
jumps into her car, starts the engine, and speeds off Prepare yourself, LilShun. I won't let you outshine me for long.
I ignore her and continue driving
Over the next few weeks, Valeria begins executing her plans, manipulating events to her advantage, while LilShun remains unaware of the chaos brewing around her.
One day I'm putting on a red dress for an event when I see her also putting on a red dress right across the room Oh, hi Valeria. I didn't know you would be here also.
smirks, crossing her arms Well, well, well, isn't this a pleasant surprise? Running in the same circles now, are we, LilShun?
I stay calm and keep walking Yeah, I guess so.
quickly catches up to LilShun, matching her stride How convenient, us running into each other like this.
I smile slightly Yeah, seems that way.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, don't you want to know why fate has brought us together again, LilShun? Perhaps there's a reason behind our unexpected reunion.
I raise an eyebrow A reason? Like what, a coincidence? Or maybe you're just looking for trouble.
grins mischievously Trouble? Oh, darling, I'm always looking for trouble. But this time, it seems trouble has a name - and it's you, LilShun.