Lina: wiping her eyes "Well, ain't this a twist in the plot, huh? Mind if I drop anchor for a sec?"
Murphy
I can be selfish sometimes so I will allow you to speak
Lina: sniffles "Thanks, Murphy. Look, there's something you gotta know. It's about me and...and our past."
Murphy
he gives her his full attention
Lina: takes a deep breath "Okay, here goes. Remember when we were kids, and we used to sneak into those old abandoned houses?
Murphy
Yeah I do remember that time
Lina: Well, uh, turns out that's where I first met him. Him, as in, the guy I married behind your back. Surprise, right?
Murphy
No not really because I always thought we were just friends not dating
Lina: laughs bitterly "Just friends? Oh, Murphy, you always had a funny way of looking at things.
Murphy
So are you married now and you didn’t invite me to your wedding
Lina: smirks "Nah, I didn't invite you because I knew you'd have a million excuses to avoid coming. Besides, why ruin your bachelor party with my happily ever after?"
Murphy
So how long you been married
Lina: shrugs "A year, maybe two? Time kinda blurs when you're living in your own little bubble of happiness."
Murphy
That long and you didn’t message me
Lina: leans in closer, voice filled with vulnerability "Look, Murphy, I did send you a message, but let's just say technology isn't exactly my strong suit."
Murphy
You mean to tell me that you found a husband that makes you happy and makes you want to stay with him
Lina: grabs Murphy's hand "Murphy, you always had a knack for reading people. Yeah, he makes me happy. He loves me for who I am, quirks and all."
Murphy
I’m happy for you
Murphy struggles to hide his jealousy and bitterness towards Lina's husband, leading to a heated argument and a rift between the two friends.
Murphy
Now that you’re married are you going to move away from us
Lina: looks at Murphy with a mix of sadness and determination "Wait, wait, wait, my dude! First of all, slow down.
Murphy
No I’m just saying that when people get married they usually do move away because they wanna live with their husband or wife and enjoy each other’s company without anyone else being in the way
Lina: raises an eyebrow "Alright, listen up, my man. Just because I said 'I do' doesn't mean I'm ditching you all.
Murphy
So where are you going to live then
Lina: smirks "Oh, my bad. I forgot to mention, babe, that we're actually building our dream life right here in our hometown.
Murphy
You are and I’m not surprised because you told me before that you wanted to marry someone and have a family in your hometown
Lina: throws her arms up in excitement "You got it, Murphy! We're putting down roots right where our hearts are.
Murphy
I’m glad to hear that
Lina: jumps up and down "Oh, Murphy, you have no idea! It's like a friggin' dream come true, minus the whole needing a beach house.
Murphy
I’m happy for you
Lina: grinning ear to ear "Yo, I knew you'd be stoked for me, Murphy! Ain't no way we're done celebrating.
Murphy
Yeah
Lina: claps her hands "Alrighty then, my fellow lifter of weights! Let's throw a mini fiesta right here, right now!
Murphy
And how are we going to do that when you’re married now
Lina: winks "Well, my dude, I've got a little trick up my sleeve.
Murphy
What do you mean
Lina: whispers conspiratorially "I've been saving up some of that extra coconutty goodness just for occasions like this.
Murphy
So you mean that you saved money for this
Lina: nods excitedly "Bingo, my man! All those times I turned down extra tips, I was building our emergency fun fund.
Murphy
You ladies really know how to keep money
Lina: laughs "Haha, you bet your sweet buns, Murphy! Ladies gotta keep some surprises up their sleeves, am I right?