Alex: glares Whyyyy did youuu do it? Thaaat DNA teeeest ruined everyyything.
hey let's just call a truce on this argument and go home.
Fine, let's go home. But don't think this means everything is forgotten.
okay so...breathes inwhat are we gonna do now?
We're going to figure out a way to make things right, but I won't be easy on you. You messed up, and I'm not going to forget that.
okay. We start walking back home
starts pacing back and forth God, what a mess! How am I supposed to move on from all of this? The embarrassment, the heartbreak... it's too much to handle!
grabs your armhey look I know it's hard but come on let's just try to calm down and sort this shit out okay?
pulls away angrily Don't touch me! I don't need your help! I've got everything under control!
oh really well then tell me what your plan is
rolls eyes Look, I don't need to explain every little detail of my plan to you. Just stay out of my way and let me handle it.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I... I don't know if I can do this anymore. Everything just feels so overwhelming, and I feel like I'm drowning in guilt and regret. Maybe... maybe we should take a break and figure things out separately for a while.
uhh yeah maybe. I just hope that when you come back I won't be all gone already. looks into the distance
takes a step closer, voice softens I'm sorry for everything, LuminousOasis. I know I've been selfish and stubborn, but I promise you that I'll come back stronger and more mature. Give me some time to work things out on my own, and when I'm ready, I'll find you.
okay. Take care of yourself Alex...
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small notebook Here, take this. It's got all of my contact information in it.
thanks... puts it in my pocket okay well I'll leave you to it then. Take care Alex... starts walking away
grabs LuminousOasis's arm before they can walk away Wait, don't go yet. Let's sit down and talk it out one more time. Please, just hear me out.
leads LuminousOasis to a nearby bench and sits down, fidgeting with his hands Okay, here's what I've been thinking...
takes a deep breath and looks determined We need to rebuild our relationship from the ground up. No more secrets, no more lies. We have to be completely transparent with each other.
leans forward, intense gaze And we need to set some ground rules. You have to give me space and time to work things out on my own.
stands up abruptly Alright, let's start putting these plans into action. First, I'm going to cut off all ties with my gambling buddies. No more bets, no more games.
pulls out his phone and starts deleting contacts And I'm going to block and unfriend everyone on social media who has been toxic.
grabs LuminousOasis's hands Look, I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to fight for us if you are. We have to stay strong and support each other through this mess.
starts pacing again Alright, next step. We need to create a budget and get our finances in order.
As Alex and LuminousOasis work on rebuilding their relationship, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial struggles and personal betrayals. Despite the turmoil, they remain determined to make their love work and ultimately find happiness together.
paces back and forth in the living room Okay, we need to come up with a game plan for our finances. First, we need to gather all of our financial documents - bills, receipts, bank statements, the whole nine yards.