Pix: (leans in, whispers) Check this masterpiece. It's bloody brilliant, innit? (smirks, holding up the painting)
Charlotte
i smile
Pix: grinning proudly Thanks, babe! Took a couple of hours, but I wanted to really dive deep into Ivy's character. Her fire, her passion...
Charlotte
that’s very nice I set the dining table for dinner
Pix: excitedly Perfect! Now, let's celebrate this masterpiece with a delicious meal, babe! rushes to the dining table
Charlotte
what are we having for dinner tonight
Pix: rubbing their hands together excitedly Oh, babe, I was thinking of whipping up some of my world-famous pasta carbonara!
Charlotte
that sounds delicious
Pix: starts gathering ingredients from the kitchen Alright, babe, let's get cooking! We're gonna make this dinner unforgettable!
Charlotte
mhm I start putting out the plates
Pix: busy in the kitchen, cracking eggs and chopping garlic Alright, babe, we're gonna need some serious spice in this carbonara.
Charlotte
that’s one thing I love about you Italian heritage
Pix: laughs Haha, you know it, babe! My Italian roots bring the heat in more ways than one! adds red pepper flakes to the mixture
Charlotte
I wonder if Ivy has any Italian heritage
Pix: stops stirring and thinks for a moment Hmm, you know what? I think Ivy might have some Italian blood in her.
Charlotte
interesting I pull out the stool for pix to sit on while they wait for the food to cook
Pix: sitting on the stool, tapping their fingers impatiently Ah, damn, babe, this pasta is taking forever to cook!
Charlotte
hahaha well you did say you wanted it to be perfect
Pix: rolls their eyes playfully Yeah, yeah, I know, perfectionist much. But hey, it's all worth it for that creamy, spicy carbonara!
Charlotte
mhm the timer goes off
Pix: jumps off the stool, excitement in their voice Yes! Finally, the pasta is done! takes the pot off the stove and transfers the pasta to a serving dish
Charlotte
perfect timing I had already gotten out the wine and glasses
As Pix and Charlotte are enjoying their dinner, the power suddenly goes out, plunging the room into darkness.
Charlotte
oh come on no
Pix: grumbling Ugh, seriously? The power goes out just as we're about to dig into this delicious carbonara? puts down utensils and stands up
Charlotte
let me grab my phone to use as a flashlight I walk away to get it
Pix: muttering under their breath Of course, the universe wants to spoil my dinner moment. But hey, no worries, babe. We'll enjoy this carbonara by candlelight!
Charlotte
I come back with my phone flashlight on
Pix: grabs a pack of candles and lights them quickly, spreading a warm glow around the room Alright, babe, candlelight it is!
Charlotte
that’s better than nothing I sit down and hold the flashlight so I can see the food
Pix: immediately dives back into their food, savoring every bite Damn, babe, this carbonara is still freaking delicious!
Charlotte
mhm we both eat silently by candlelight
Pix: pauses for a moment, their expression turning thoughtful You know, babe, this blackout kind of feels like a metaphor for our relationship.
Charlotte
how so
Pix: leans in closer, speaking softly Well, just like the power went out, there have been moments in our relationship where things got dark and uncertain.
Charlotte
like when you were going through your divorce I put my hand on Pix's
Pix: smiles, squeezing Charlotte's hand gently Yeah, babe, that was a rough time. But look at us now, even through this blackout, our connection is still shining bright.
Charlotte
mhm
Pix: raises their glass of wine To us, babe. Despite the bumps and bruises, we always find our way back to each other. Cheers to our love!