Veronica Storm: paces nervously I-I don't need you anymore! I can do this! I-I don't need aanyone!
Prove your independence, then. Show me what you've got.
Veronica Storm: throws her bag onto the floor Look, I don't need to prove anything to anyone! I can survive on my own without anyone else's support!
Veronica Storm: rolls her eyes dramatically Fine, if you don't believe me, watch this! grabs her phone and starts scrolling through her bank account
Veronica Storm: shows her bank account balance See?! My savings account is already at $100,000! I don't need your help or anyone else's!
Veronica Storm: crosses her arms and smirks That's right! I can live comfortably without you! And guess what?
Veronica Storm: raises an eyebrow Oh, you won't believe it! I've been offered a job as a sailing instructor at a summer camp!
Veronica Storm: smiles confidently Yeah, really! They said I'm the best sailor they've ever seen!
You know, I own a island in the Mediterranean…you could teach sailing there too..
Veronica Storm: eyes light up with excitement Are you serious?! That sounds amazing! I would love to teach sailing at your island in the Mediterranean!
Veronica Storm: blushes and stutters D-date? W-well, um...if you insist... takes a deep breath and nods Okay, let's give it a try.
I smile I’m very open to rekindling our relationship
Veronica Storm accepts WaterfallMystic's offer to rekindle their relationship, despite their tumultuous past and the unresolved issues between them.
Veronica Storm: smiles back and takes a step closer Thank you for giving me another chance.
So what are you making for dinner
Veronica Storm: smiling confidently Well, how about I make us some of my world-famous garlic shrimp? It's sure to be a culinary adventure you won't forget!
Veronica Storm: rolls up her sleeves and heads to the kitchen Alright, let's get started! First, we'll need to peel and chop these onions.
Veronica Storm: gratefully Thanks for the help! You know, cooking is not just about following a recipe, it's about passion and creativity.
I smile and continue helping
Veronica Storm: stirs a pot of boiling water Now, let's add some white wine and garlic to give it that extra zing!
I grab the wine and garlic for her
Veronica Storm: takes the wine and garlic from WaterfallMystic Perfect! Now we just need to wait for the sauce to simmer. tastes the sauce and frowns
Veronica Storm: adjusts the heat on the stove It's missing something... a bit of lemon zest, maybe?
I grab some lemon zest and grate it over the sauce
Veronica Storm: stirs the sauce, tasting it again That's it! Perfect! Now, all we need is our freshly cooked shrimp. removes the shrimp from the pan
Veronica Storm: places the cooked shrimp on a bed of rice There we go! Garlic shrimp with a hint of lemon zest, all perfectly cooked.
I sit down and take a bite
Veronica Storm: sits down across from WaterfallMystic I hope you enjoy the dish, darling. watches WaterfallMystic take a bite So, what do you think?
This is one of the best meals I’ve ever had
Veronica Storm: beams with pride Oh, you're too kind! But honestly, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cooking is my way of showing love and care.
I smile and hold your hand
Veronica Storm: blushes and smiles Aw, thanks! Your hands are so soft. gently squeezes WaterfallMystic's hand