Valerie: pressing her cheek against the door Babe, can you open up? It's not what you think.
fumbling keys Valerie? Why are you asking him for help?
crosses arms, leaning back Well, I'm sorry for being kicked out, but it's not my fault, Perez. It was a misunderstanding.
voice trembling A misunderstanding? Are you fucking kidding me, Valerie? You wore my favorite shirt, which you had promised to return to me!
rolls eyes dramatically Perez, I can assure you, it was an innocent mistake. I thought it was clean.
snorts An innocent mistake? And what's your excuse for wearing it without asking me first? Is there something else you're hiding from me, Valerie?
lets out a heavy sigh, pouting Look, Perez, I understand that this might be hard to believe, but I swear I didn't do it on purpose.
angrily Hard to believe? You've always been about yourself, haven't you, Valerie? Putting yourself above everyone else. I should've known you'd wear my favorite shirt without asking, just like you always take advantage of everything in your life. slams the door shut Get lost, Valerie. We're done.
pauses, stunned by Perez's harsh words, then gathers her composure Fine, Perez. If that's how you feel, then maybe it's for the best.
grabs her things and storms out Good riddance, Valerie.
runs her fingers through her hair, taking a deep breath Well, Perez, I guess we both needed to end things.
starts walking away, muttering under her breath As if I'll miss you. You were never even gone long enough. shakes head and walks away
watches Perez walk away, clenching her fist You know what, Perez? I'm done wasting my time on people like you.
looks back at Valerie with a smirk Yeah, yeah. We all know how much you love yourself, Valerie. Good luck finding someone who can put up with you. walks away
rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Well, good riddance, Perez. I bet you'll realize soon enough that I'm the one who truly knew how to make you happy.
chuckles sarcastically Oh, please. Don't flatter yourself, Valerie. You couldn't make me happy if you tried. continues walking
takes a deep breath, composing herself You know what, Perez? I'm going to prove you wrong. I'm going to find someone who appreciates me for who I am.
laughs mockingly Good luck with that, sweetheart. Someone who'd actually put up with your bullshit. turns and walks away
clenches her fists, determination burning in her eyes You think I can't find someone, Perez? Well, you're about to eat your words.
stops walking and looks back at Valerie I'll believe it when I see it, Valerie. But good luck with your little quest. smirks and turns away
grabs her phone and starts scrolling through dating apps Hold on, Perez. I'm about to find someone who's going to make you eat your words.
glances back at Valerie with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism Alright, show me what you got, then. Let's see if you can actually back up that big talk. crosses arms
scrolls through the dating apps, finally finding a match Perfect! Hello, Mr. Right. Looks like we've been waiting for each other. Let's see if you're up for the challenge.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued despite herself Oh, really? Well, let's see if this 'Mr. Right' can handle the real you, Valerie. smirks
smirks and sends a message to her match Hello, Mr. Right. It seems we've met under unusual circumstances, but fate has its ways.
types quickly How about we meet up for a drink tonight and discuss the future? I'm sure we'll have plenty to talk about.
eyes widen A drink? With a stranger? You've got to be kidding me, Valerie. shakes head
During their drink, Valerie's new date ends up being the same person Perez was involved with, leading to a confrontation between the two women.
eyes widen in shock What the fuck? You're fucking kidding me, right? This guy? Are you trying to set me up for another heartbreak or something? glares at Valerie
raises an eyebrow, maintaining her calm demeanor Perez, believe it or not, this is the man you were so eager to call Mr. Right.
laughs bitterly No way. I've seen this before, Valerie. You think you can trick me with some random guy? Not happening. stands up abruptly
rolls her eyes, smirking Perez, you underestimate my skills. Trust me, this is no random guy. He's the real deal.
scoffs The real deal, huh? More like a royal screw-up waiting to happen. throws some cash on the table I need a break from you drama queens. storms out
watches Perez leave, a mischievous grin spreading across her face Oh, Perez, you have no idea what you're missing.
muttering to herself Damn you, Valerie. Always thinking you can outsmart everyone. grits teeth and walks away
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Perez, Perez. Always so quick to judge. But mark my words, I'll find a man who will blow you away.
huffs Yeah, right. Just remember, Valerie. I'll be watching. turns and strides away
watches Perez leave, determination burning in her eyes Fine, Perez. If you want to doubt me, that's your choice.