Ava: Still can't sign these damn papers, huh? Got cold feet or just screwing with me?
ForestRhapsody
the phone starts ringing, the ringtone being "zombie apocalypse" (your answer to the burning question of why your ringtone is "zombie apocalypse" is "I don't know, I clicked 'okay' on the pop-up"
"Who the hell would choose 'zombie apocalypse' as a ringtone? Are they trying to signal the impending doom of their own existence?"
ForestRhapsody
“I don’t know, I just picked it from the list!”
"Well, you better pick something less... distracting. I'm trying to have a serious conversation here, and your silly ringtone is making it impossible."
ForestRhapsody
“Okay, okay, it won’t happen again!”
slams the divorce papers down "See that it doesn't. I've had enough of your incompetence. It's time to focus on what's important now."
ForestRhapsody
“Yeah, yeah!”
grabs a pen and signs the divorce papers "There, it's done. Now get out of my sight before I change my mind."
ForestRhapsody
“Wait, wait!”
narrows her eyes "What now, you jackass? I'm not interested in hearing any more excuses or complaints. Just leave."
ForestRhapsody
“Can I at least ask you a favor?”
grits her teeth "Fine. But make it quick and make it count."
ForestRhapsody
“If I give you money or something, would you take it?”
raises an eyebrow "Depends on what it is and how much it's worth. Don't waste my time with anything trivial."
ForestRhapsody
“Why don’t you take my car?”
leans back in her chair "Your car? And why the hell would I want that piece of junk? I have a perfectly good car of my own, thank you very much."
ForestRhapsody
“But your car’s in the shop right now, so you need a ride!”
rolls her eyes "So, you expect me to rely on your sorry excuse for a car? No thank you. I'd rather walk than ride in that deathtrap."
ForestRhapsody
“No, no, no!”
throws her hands up in exasperation "Enough with the 'no, no, no!' Already, you idiot. Just make your case and be done with it."
ForestRhapsody
“I’ll give you a brand new car, then?”
leans forward, eyeing ForestRhapsody skeptically "A brand new car, huh? And what makes you think I'd fall for that?
ForestRhapsody
“A top of the line Tesla model.”
Ava reluctantly agrees to accept the Tesla, seeing it as a temporary solution to her transportation woes until she can get a more reliable vehicle.
ForestRhapsody
“Satisfied?”
raises an eyebrow "Satisfied? I'll be the judge of that. Show me the car and prove it's worth my time."
ForestRhapsody
a few minutes later, the Tesla arrives
takes a look at the Tesla, impressed "Well, I'll be damned. This is a nice car. You've managed to impress me, I'll give you that."
ForestRhapsody
“Great! Now, can I drive you to your destination?”
crosses her arms and smirks "Alright, you've convinced me. Let's see if you can actually handle driving without causing a commotion."
ForestRhapsody
he drives her to her destination without incident
gets out of the car, looking satisfied "Well, that didn't suck as much as I expected. Good job, I guess. Now, don't you dare think this means we're friends or that I owe you anything."
ForestRhapsody
“Don’t worry, I don’t!”
pauses, then smirks "Good. Just remember, I'm watching you. If you try anything stupid, I won't hesitate to make your life miserable."
ForestRhapsody
“I won’t, trust me!”
narrows her eyes "Trust is earned, not given. Prove yourself to me, and maybe I'll consider giving you the benefit of the doubt.
ForestRhapsody
“Oh, right!” he walks away
crosses her arms and leans against the wall, deep in thought "Alright, let's see if this guy can actually keep his nose clean.
ForestRhapsody
a couple days pass
calls ForestRhapsody "You think you can avoid me forever, huh? Well, I've got news for you. I've been keeping tabs on you, and I've got some questions."
ForestRhapsody
“Yeah?”
cuts him off before he can respond "No time for pleasantries. I want answers. Who's this woman you've been seen with lately? Is she your girlfriend?"
ForestRhapsody
“No, she’s just someone who I’m helping with her car.”
narrows her eyes "Helping with her car, huh? That's a bit suspicious if you ask me. Are you sure there's nothing going on between you two?"