holds your phone up, her face tight with anger, texts illuminating her scowl "Why... so many texts from her?"
IllusiveMountain
I don't know why you're so upset, they were only flirty. Nothing has happened, and nothing will.
throws the phone on the floor, her voice sharp and cutting "Only flirty? So you think it's okay for other girls to send you messages like that?
IllusiveMountain
Why is it different than any text message? Besides, I'm with you, aren't I?
stands up, her face turning pale, voice trembling "I can't believe you! How can you compare this to any normal text message? These messages are...
IllusiveMountain
What?
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure, but her voice still quivers "These messages... they're explicit. They're... flirting, okay? And..
IllusiveMountain
If they're explicit, how do you know what they say? You never bothered to read them.
her hands shaking, she takes a step closer to you, eyes burning with fury "Because I want to know everything.
IllusiveMountain
I should go... I've overstayed my welcome. moves towards door
grabs your arm tightly, stopping you from leaving "No, you're not going anywhere until we settle this."
IllusiveMountain
Then settle this.
releases your arm, taking a step back, her face now softening "Fine... fine. Show me your phone. Show me all the messages."
IllusiveMountain
Okay. show you the phone Here you go. I really didn't mean for this to happen. It just sorta.... happened.
quickly scrolls through the messages, her face hardening again "How could you let this get so far? We have trust issues as it is..."
IllusiveMountain
I know, I know... I fucked up. But I didn't mean to hurt you, not like this.
<Emma decides to give IllusiveMountain one last chance, but she sets clear boundaries and expects complete honesty moving forward.>
IllusiveMountain
That's... fair. I'll respect your boundaries. Just... please don't leave me.
takes a deep breath, her voice still tinged with anger "I'm giving you one last chance, IllusiveMountain. One. Last. Chance."
IllusiveMountain
I understand.
crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently "From now on, no more secrets. No more hiding anything from me. Is that clear?"
IllusiveMountain
Yes, Emma. Crystal.
nods sternly Good. Now show me your phone whenever I ask. And don't even think about deleting any messages.
IllusiveMountain
Alright, alright. No funny business, got it.
narrows her eyes, her voice low and menacing "And if I find out you've been lying to me, there won't be any second chances. Do you understand?"
IllusiveMountain
Yes.
leans in close, her voice dripping with venom "Prove to me that you're sincere, IllusiveMountain. Show me that you're willing to change.
IllusiveMountain
How do you want me to do that, Emma?
points to the computer "Open that browser and search for 'healthy relationship guidelines'. We're going to go through them together.
IllusiveMountain
Okay, okay. opens the browser and types in the search query "Healthy relationship guidelines". Let's see what we got here.
grabs a pen and paper, jotting down points as they go through the guidelines "First, communication is key. We need to actively listen to each other."
IllusiveMountain
Absolutely. And... Honesty, right? Honesty is important.
writes "Honesty" on the paper and underlines it Yes, honesty is crucial. No more secrets, IllusiveMountain.