Mina: nervously adjusts tie H-How's the reunion, huh? Is it... okay?
SeashellAnguish
let’s go over to the chair
nods, taking CrystalLagoon's hand O-Okay, let's go. they walk over to the chair and sit down So, um... what should we talk about first?
SeashellAnguish
let’s start with what our problems are. then we’ll talk about how we fix them
nods, taking a deep breath R-Right. Um... let's start with me, shall we?
SeashellAnguish
mhm
stutters I... I think the main issue for me is... is that... I'm still struggling with my identity.
SeashellAnguish
what do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath I was born a woman, but I've been living as a man for so long.
SeashellAnguish
oh. that must have been hard
nods, tears forming in her eyes Y-Yes, it has been. I've been trying to fit into a role that's not mine, just to make everyone happy.
SeashellAnguish
it’s ok. we’ll get through this
sniffs, wipes away her tears T-Thank you, CrystalLagoon. I appreciate your understanding. It's just...
SeashellAnguish
yes?
takes a deep breath It's just that... I'm scared of what the future holds. What if I can't keep up this charade anymore? What if people find out the truth about me?
SeashellAnguish
that will never happen. I love you no matter what. you are my wife. no one will ever take that from you
takes a deep breath and musters up her courage C-CrystalLagoon, there's something else I need to tell you... Something I've been hiding from everyone.
SeashellAnguish
what is it
pauses, looking down at her hands I... I used to be a stripper before I met you.
SeashellAnguish
that doesn’t bother me
tears well up in her eyes You... you don't mind?
SeashellAnguish
no, not at all. I mean, it's not like I've never seen a naked woman before. I’m a gynecologist. my job is to help women during some of the most important times in their lives. whether it be delivering a baby or helping diagnose an issue
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky Th-Thank you, CrystalLagoon. Your acceptance means the world to me.
SeashellAnguish
so, is there anything else you want to tell me about your past?
Mina opens up about her history of substance abuse and the struggles she faced in overcoming addiction
SeashellAnguish
again, this doesn’t bother me. there is one thing that does bother me though.
pauses, her heart pounding W-What is it, CrystalLagoon?