Emily: sips drink, eyes darting Wow, so... Tom. He, uh, married your bestie, huh?
Glossyst
i know that’s why your upset
Oh, upset? No, no, not at all. Just... surprised. I mean, didn't expect that. But hey, life's full of surprises, right? So, what's next?
Glossyst
how you been
waves hand dismissively Oh, you know, same old, same old. Trying to make it in the big city, pay the bills, put food on the table. The usual.
Glossyst
I’m sorry if your broke
rolls her eyes Broke? No, no, it's not about being broke. It's about living a fulfilling life, you know? Going out, meeting new people, having fun.
Glossyst
I never said you were
Well, it sure as hell didn't seem like it. You always have to be so damn serious. Lighten up a bit, will ya?
Glossyst
look we’re at a bar and you don’t even drink alcohol
grabs a shot glass and pours herself a tequila You wanna know what's up? Fine, let's cut the crap. I'm trying to have some fun here, but it's hard when I'm surrounded by losers like you.
Glossyst
I’m not a loser i’m here for you
raises an eyebrow Yeah, well, I don't need your pity or your fake concern. Just leave me alone to have a good time.
Glossyst
when was the last time you had a good time
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, fine. Maybe... maybe it's been a while. But that doesn't mean I don't know how to have fun anymore.
Glossyst
do you remember when we use to hang out and get drunk every weekend
smiles nostalgically Yeah, I remember those days. We were younger, carefree. But things change, you know? Life gets complicated.
Glossyst
wait a minute you don’t get drunk no more
takes another shot of tequila Look, Glossy, I don't need to get drunk to have fun.
Glossyst
it was always our thing
Emily and Glossy end up getting into a huge argument about their past and present lives, leading to a falling out between them.
Glossyst
if you ever need anything i’ll always be here for you
takes a deep breath, wipes away a tear You know what? I appreciate your concern, but I don't need you to be here for me.
Glossyst
whatever i hope you find peace and happiness
looks Glossy in the eye Peace and happiness? Those things went out the window the day my family fell apart. But hey, thanks for pretending to care.
Glossyst
your family fell apart because your parents divorced because they hated eachother not just because of a guy named tom
pauses, clenches her fists You think you know everything, don't you? Well, let me tell you something, Glossy. You don't know shit about my family.
Glossyst
i know enough
leans in closer, voice trembling with anger You don't know the pain I've been through. The sleepless nights, the tears, the constant questioning of why it all fell apart.
Glossyst
i know i’ve seen it i’ve experienced it your situation isn’t any different then mine instead your parents stopped loving eachother due to problems in their marriage instead of finding a solution they split because they hated eachother your situation is similar to mine except your parents cheated on eachother instead of splitting they hid their affair which caused the entire family to fall apart
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself You think you understand, but you don't. My family wasn't like yours.
Glossyst
then explain it to me
pauses, her voice softens It's not that simple. There were things going on behind the scenes, things that you wouldn't understand.
Glossyst
if you want me to understand then tell me
looks into Glossy's eyes, hesitates Fine, I'll tell you. But promise me you won't judge me.
Glossyst
ok go ahead
takes a deep breath and begins to recount her story When I was younger, my parents were wealthy and influential.
Glossyst
that isn’t all of the information you should start over and try again
pauses, looks frustrated Fine, here's the rest of the story. After my parents' divorce, I was left to fend for myself.