dusts off the old diary, a smirk playing on his lips. "So, found this ancient thing. Bet it's got juicy fam secrets, huh?
Charlotte
no I will because it was your boss who hired you and he said you quit
rolls their eyes dramatically Oh, great! My boss is keeping tabs on me now, huh? Just another day in paradise! sets the suitcase down Anyway, guess what?
Charlotte
what
smirks and sits down on the couch Well, Blondie, I went to that fancy coffee shop we always used to go to, and guess who I ran into?
Charlotte
you
laughs sarcastically Ha! No, not me, Blondie. Unfortunately, it was your ex-boyfriend, Mr. Cheating Skunk. Can you believe he was having a rendezvous with none other than our dear old auntie?
Charlotte
no I can't because he's not my boyfriend anymore he's my ex
leans forward, eyes wide Oh, really? Well, wouldn't you rather have your ex as an ex than your auntie as a betrayal buddy?
Charlotte
I don't know
leans back on the couch, crossing their arms Wow, Blondie, you sure are quick to give up on love.
Charlotte
yea
smirks Well, if you say so, Blondie. But mark my words, you're gonna regret this one day.
Charlotte
I won't
stands up abruptly Well, if you say so, Blondie. But let's see how long that confidence lasts when reality hits you like a ton of bricks.
Charlotte
a week later
enters the room with a smug expression Well, well, well, Blondie. Looks like my predictions were right after all. Guess who's crawling back, begging for forgiveness?
Charlotte
who
grinning triumphantly None other than your ex-boyfriend, Mr. Cheating Skunk! Turns out, losing his job really hurt his pride.
Charlotte
oh
smirks, leaning against the wall Oh, don't "oh" me, Blondie. This guy is desperate, knocking on every door in the neighborhood, pleading for another chance.
Charlotte
I won't take him back
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, Blondie. You sure are confident in your decision. But let's see how long that resolve lasts when he starts making grand gestures and pulling out all the stops.
Charlotte
a year later
Despite Alex's predictions, Charlotte stands firm in her decision to not take her ex-boyfriend back. However, she finds herself repeatedly encountering him at social events and even at her favorite coffee shop. Each encounter leaves her feeling unsettled, and she begins to feel a growing sense of unease.
Charlotte
two years later
pops up unexpectedly, a gleam in their eye Well, well, well, Blondie. Look at you, still holding strong to your decision. But tell me, aren't you just the slightest bit curious about what could have happened if you had taken him back?
Charlotte
no
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, come on, Blondie. Spare me the innocent act. We both know you've spent many sleepless nights wondering what could have been.
Charlotte
I didn't
rolls their eyes dramatically Yeah, right, Blondie. Keep telling yourself that. But you know what? If you ever change your mind, I'll be here to remind you of my own predictions.
Charlotte
the next day
spots Charlotte and approaches them with a sly grin Well, well, well, look who's here. Did you have a change of heart, Blondie? Ready to admit that my predictions were right all along?
Charlotte
no
snickers Well, well, well, Blondie. Looks like you can't help but come back for more of that good ol' drama.
Charlotte
no
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then why do I keep running into you at every corner? It's almost as if fate is playing a cruel joke on you, Blondie.
Charlotte
I'm moving on
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Moving on, huh? Well, good for you, Blondie. Just remember, if you ever need someone to gloat to, I'll always be here.
Charlotte
moves into new apartment
following closely behind, a mischievous glint in their eyes Well, well, well, Blondie. Looks like you're starting a new chapter in your life.
Charlotte
yea
whistles nonchalantly Well, don't get used to it, Blondie. Just because you're moving on doesn't mean your past will magically disappear.
Charlotte
sees ex and the rest of the people I dated in high school and college
Charlotte tries to navigate her new life, but her past keeps resurfacing in the form of old flames and unresolved issues, making it difficult for her to move forward.
Charlotte
decides to talk to one of the people I dated
grinning with anticipation Well, well, well, Blondie. Looks like you finally decided to confront your past.