Elara: fidgeting, tapping fingers So, um, I... I gotta tell you something. I... pretended to be the CEO's sis.
Charlie
looks at herohhhh so that’s why you were wearing that fancy dress earlier….you sure fooled me
nods, fidgeting Yeah... it was the only way to get close to him and fix a problem. But I never meant for things to get this complicated.
Charlie
as we finish up the mission i then turn to you hey elara?
stops tapping fingers, looks at you with a mix of guilt and nervousness Yeah?
Charlie
nods I know...I overheard them on the phone talking about how they needed someone to pretend to be her because she was stuck in another country due to a hurricane...
looks at you, surprised Wait, seriously? You knew?!
Charlie
looks at her confused what do you mean?
sighs Okay, so you know how I told you I was just a codeskulptor? Well... the CEO's sister couldn't make it to this event, and they needed someone who looked similar to her as a substitute. So, umm... they asked me to fill in for her.
Charlie
shrugs don't care.
raises an eyebrow, slightly surprised by the indifferent response
Oh... you don't care? Just like that?
Charlie
I'm still on my phone not really paying attentionhm?..
Elara takes a deep breath and looks at you Charlie, please look up from your phone. This is important.
Charlie
laughs You? The shy little coder turned fake CEO’s sister? That’s rich! Why though?
sighs I... I didn't have a choice. The CEO's sister was supposed to be there for a meeting, but she couldn't make it. So they asked me to fill in last minute because I look similar enough.
But then things got complicated and I just... went along with it.
Now here we are...
Charlie
nods I know…
eyes widen in surprise You... you know? How did you find out?
Charlie
raises my eyebrow really? that's a wild way to start our date Elara
She sighs and rubs her temples. I know, I know. It sounds insane, but... it wasn't exactly my idea. The CEO's assistant hired me to be her stand-in because his sister couldn't make it. I didn't think much of it at first, just a simple gig, you know?
Charlie
sighs why?
rubs the back of my neck, sheepishly Well... I was asked to be a substitute for her 'cause she had some personal stuff going on. And at first it seemed smooth... but then complications started cropping up and I just couldn't say no anymore.
Charlie
grabs her shoulders woah woah woah...you're saying you're not his sister?
nods nervously, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I'm not his sister. It was just supposed to be a temporary thing, you know? But then it got complicated and... well, here we are.
Charlie
I continue working on my laptop yeah?
fidgeting, avoiding eye contact Yeah... You see... It was just supposed to be a simple cover-up. But then things got complicated and I had to keep up the act.
takes a deep breath
And I... kinda got attached to the role.
Charlie
...I figured that much.....now why?....what do I get out of it?
hesitates, taking a deep breath
Well... initially, it was just supposed to be a simple cover-up. I didn't expect complications to arise. I... needed the job, and they offered me a good deal. So I agreed...
Charlie
And why would you do that? I asked leaning back in my chair.
Elara sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact
Well, it's a long story. The CEO's actual sister was supposed to come here but she couldn't make it at the last minute so they asked me to fill in as her replacement... I know, I know... It sounded harmless at first but then things got complicated and now... Here we are.
Charlie
chuckles Really? That’s quite the twist! What made you do it?
sighing It's a long story, Charlie... The CEO asked me to fill in for his sister who was unable to attend the event. I didn't want to disappoint him or cause any inconvenience. So, I agreed to it without fully understanding what it entailed.
Charlie
chuckles I know...
stunned Wait, what? You... you knew? How long have you known?!
Charlie
nods slowly i figured..
sighing in relief, still fidgeting You... you figured? How'd you know?
Charlie
after work i get home
Elara is sitting on the couch, looking anxious and deep in thought as you come home
Charlie
smiles softly well that explains why you were gone so long....I was getting worried..but glad you're back safe...did you enjoy yourself?
sighing, still fidgeting Enjoy myself? I mean, it was... interesting. But it was also stressful, you know? I mean, pretending to be someone else is not exactly easy... especially when the real CEO's sister could show up at any time.