Vivian Clark: pacing I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! The sapphire is GONE!! Who would DAAARE steal it from here?!
you are a famous journalist
stops pacing, raises an eyebrow Famous journalist, huh? Well, I guess that's one way to put it. But let me tell you, Liplatesa, this situation is anything BUT a story for the ages.
how come you became a journalist
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, the classic tale, Liplatesa! You know, the one where I was destined to be a journalist since birth.
sighs, sits down at the dining table Alright, fine. I'll give you the CliffsNotes version, Liplatesa.
leans forward, clasping her hands together It all started when I was just a little girl, growing up in the bustling streets of New York City.
is that your parent’s house?
winks Nah, Liplatesa, that's not my parents' house. That's the home of one of my sources, who just happened to have some juicy gossip on his lips.
but you grew up there right?
smirks Well, Liplatesa, let me blow your mind, okay? So, growing up in that shabby apartment wasn't exactly my choice.
honey your mom worked hard for that house
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Oh, trust me, Liplatesa, I know all about hard work.
so how did you become a journalist
Vivian reveals that she became a journalist after losing her job as a dancer due to a scandal
oh honey if you wanted to be a dancer you should have just gone for it
takes a sip of her coffee, smirking Oh, Liplatesa, if it were that easy, I would have been the next Beyoncé! But no, fate had other plans for me.
well what happened with the job
leans forward, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, the job, Liplatesa? Let's just say it was a real "showstopper."
raises an eyebrow, leans in closer Oh, Liplatesa, you want the PG version or the R-rated scoop?
grins mischievously Alright, buckle up, Liplatesa! So apparently, during a steamy pole dance performance, I had a little accident.
waves her hand dismissively Oh, just your run-of-the-mill, face-planting-onto-the-drum-kit kind of accident.
laughs Yeah, "oouch" doesn't even begin to cover it, Liplatesa! I was a mess, sprawled out on the floor, while the audience was like a sea of judgmental eyes. But guess what? I picked myself up, dusted off the glitter, and kicked my way out of there.
wow you must have been super hurt
slams her fist on the table, grinning Hurt? Honey, I was more than hurt!
i am sorry i didn’t know that happened to you
throws her hands up in exasperation Well, Liplatesa, you better believe it happened because it's etched in my brain like a bad acid trip!
ok sorry i don’t mean to upset you honey
rolls her eyes, then softens her expression Look, Liplatesa, it's water under the bridge. That shit happens, you know? The important thing is that I learned from it and bounced back.