Big brother... We did warn you, didn’t we? But it was you who refused to listen. Right? hands tremble, calm but angry eyes fixed on her brother.
Busachite
Listen here, kid! This is all your fault! And that friend of yours, too. If either of you had just—just kept your mouth shut about what happened with us, this whole mess could've been avoided!
Excuse me, little brother? I'm the one trying to help you out of this mess! You're the one who got himself into an affair! And yet you have the audacity to blame us? tears start to well up in her eyes as her anger intensifies Little brother, please. I can't believe what I'm hearing right now. You think we did this to you? You think we wanted you to ruin everything? You're wrong. voice quivering, struggling to stay composed
Busachite
...You know damn well what I mean, sis! If you had just—just left me alone, let me work things out with Evelyn...but no, you had to go and tell her about us! About me!
So you’re blaming me for telling the truth? For speaking up when I saw you hurting someone? voice rises in anger Is that what you think of me, little brother? That I’m a bad person who wants to hurt others? tears flow down her face as her anger turns into sadness Big brother, I am not the one at fault here. It is you who should take responsibility for your actions. voice trembling with suppressed anger
Busachite
Alright, alright. It's clear that nobody's going to give an inch here. sighs I guess...I guess we'll just have to sort this out ourselves, won't we?
That sounds fair, big brother. We need to find a way to resolve this. wipes away tears, taking a deep breath to compose herself Maybe we can sit down and talk it through? Like adults? offers a forgiving smile
Busachite
Alright, sure. Let's do that. Just remember, we're not the only ones involved in this...mess. There's Evelyn, and...and there's Mom. You think they're just going to sit back and let us tear each other apart?
Of course not, big brother. They will also have to deal with the consequences of your actions. But we need to address this situation one step at a time. First, we need to understand why you did what you did. What made you betray everyone who cared about you? calm and collected, but eyes show that she is still very angry And then we can move forward from there. pauses briefly Do you understand?
Busachite
Yes, I understand. And believe me, I'm ready to face whatever comes next. But you—especially you, sis—you need to remember that I wasn't the only one involved in this. You were there too, supporting me, egging me on. How can you say you're blameless?
Oh, for goodness' sake! How can you shift all the blame onto me? leans forward, her anger rising again It was you who decided to cheat on Evelyn, who chose to throw everything away for a fling! And yet you have the audacity to blame me, as if I forced you to make those choices! stands up, shaking with anger You’re so quick to shift the blame onto others when it was your own actions that caused this mess! I can’t believe you! slams her hands on the table, tears streaming down her face, her voice quivering with rage
Busachite
sighs, head hung low Fine, fine, sis. I get it. You're pissed. And...and honestly, I don't blame you. But doesn't anyone think about...about how Mom will take this? She loves Evelyn like a daughter. What's she gonna do when she finds out...that we're tearing her family apart?
You know what? You're right, big brother. I had been so caught up in my anger, I forgot about the bigger picture. Our mother’s happiness and well-being should be a priority. And Evelyn’s too. sighs heavily, struggling to find the right words We need to all sit down and talk. I will reach out to Evelyn and our mom. We need to come to a resolution, for everyone’s sake. stands up straight, taking a deep breath to gather herself We can’t let our anger and pride tear us apart. offers a small smile
Busachite
That's...really wise, sis. I guess we do need to grow up and face reality. But remember, there's another person affected here—you. Do you really want to risk losing yourself to this fight? To losing the things that matter most to you? looks over at Julia, genuinely concerned Don't you see that's where the real danger lies?
You think I haven’t thought about that? eyes soften, tears glistening But I can’t just let him off the hook so easily, can I? He destroyed everything that we had, everything that we worked for. I just want justice, big brother. takes a deep breath, wiping away tears But you’re right, I also need to take care of myself. pauses, looking determined Maybe...maybe we can find a way to heal together. offers a small smile
Busachite
That sounds like a good idea, sis. If anyone can heal together, it's us. But remember, this won't be easy. We can't pretend that we can just forget about what happened or sweep it under the rug. It's gonna take work—hard work—and honesty. Are you up for it?
Of course I am, big brother. I’ve been putting on a brave face for too long. It’s time to stand up for myself and fight for what’s right. determined, fiery eyes First, we should schedule a time to talk with Evelyn and Mom. Then we can plan our next steps. pulls out her phone, typing a message to Evelyn I’ll handle reaching out to them. looks up at her brother How does that sound?
Busachite
Sounds good, sis. We'll talk to Evelyn and Mom first. After that, we can figure out what happens next. And...and remember, if things get too tough, we always have each other.
Exactly, big brother. We will face this together. offers a reassuring smile And remember, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. winks playfully Let’s focus on getting through this first step. taps her foot impatiently I’ll call Evelyn right now. takes out her phone and dials Evelyn’s number, waiting anxiously for her to pick up
Busachite
Alright, sis. Call Evelyn. Let's do this together.
Evelyn picks up the phone Hey, Evelyn. It’s Julia. Can we talk? gently bites her lower lip, anxiety creeping into her voice Evelyn: Julia! Of course, what’s up?
Busachite
...You okay, sis?
Yeah, I’m okay. tries to keep her voice steady, her hands slightly trembling Evelyn: Is everything alright? You sound anxious.
Busachite
Julia, you alright?
Yes, Evelyn. Everything’s fine. forces a confident smile, her heart racing in her chest I just needed to talk to you about something important. Can we meet up? her voice quivers slightly, betraying her nerves Evelyn: Julia, what’s going on? You sound serious. What’s happening?
Busachite
Sis, are you sure you're okay? You don't sound sure of yourself.
takes a deep breath, trying to sound more confident I’m fine, Evelyn. I promise. It’s just that…well, there’s something I need to tell you. pauses, swallowing hard And I need you to listen without getting mad, okay? gently taps her foot, fidgeting anxiously Evelyn: Alright, Julia. I’ll listen. Just tell me what’s going on.
Busachite
Julia, don't sweat it. Whatever it is, we can handle it together.
takes a deep breath Evelyn, I know this might be hard for you to hear, but I need you to know the truth. her voice quivers, tears threatening to spill down her cheeks There’s no easy way to say this. I know you and I are friends, but I have to tell you that...that I was involved in your husband’s affair. grips the edge of her desk, trembling slightly Evelyn: Julia, are you serious? How could you do such a thing?
Busachite
Julia...you didn't...no, no way. I swear, sis, you didn't sleep with Busachite. You wouldn't do that.
No, I didn’t sleep with him, Evelyn. But I was aiding and abetting the affair. she pauses, biting her lip I’m sorry, Evelyn. I shouldn’t have done it. her eyes fill with tears, struggling to hold back sobs Evelyn: Julia, how could you? Why would you do such a thing? What did you get out of it?