Emily: paces, voice trembling You! How could you? Three years! And now... marriage?!
MintyEnthusiasm
no
stops pacing, face flushed with anger Don't "no" me, you backstabbing, two-faced bitch! We've been friends for what? Years?
MintyEnthusiasm
yes, we have been friends for years, but you're still not getting it, do you want me to spell it out for you?
throws her hands up in frustration Spell it out then, you conniving snake! Maybe if I hear it from your slimy mouth, it'll finally sink in!
MintyEnthusiasm
he came to me first, you don't remember that, do you?
narrowing her eyes He came to you? That's bullshit! I know he was into me first! We talked about our future together, our plans...and now you swoop in like a thief in the night and steal him away?!
MintyEnthusiasm
no, not like that
snorts derisively Oh, excuse me, it's not like he threw himself at you, begging for your attention like a desperate puppy.
MintyEnthusiasm
ok, you know what? I'm done trying to explain myself to you, this isn't worth it
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Fine, whatever. It's not worth it to argue with a selfish, manipulative, two-faced...
MintyEnthusiasm
thank you
sighs heavily, feeling a mix of disappointment and regret Look, I just... I never thought you'd do this to me.
MintyEnthusiasm
I think there's been a misunderstanding here. Why don't we take a break and talk outside?
Emily and MintyEnthusiasm move to a quiet rooftop garden to talk things through
MintyEnthusiasm
hey, look, I'm sorry alright? I didn't mean to hurt you, I just wanted to tell you the truth, I'm not a bad person
crosses her arms, looking skeptical You expect me to believe that after all this time?
MintyEnthusiasm
no, I don't expect you to believe me, I'm asking you to consider the possibility that maybe, just maybe, I'm not some evil villain
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I'm sorry, was I supposed to be thrilled about being betrayed? That's rich.
MintyEnthusiasm
I never said you should be thrilled, I said I wanted you to consider my side of things
rolls her eyes dramatically Your side of things? Please, spare me the theatrics.
MintyEnthusiasm
i don't understand why you're acting this way, you're being unfair to me
Unfair? You think I'm being unfair? After everything you've put me through? You betrayed my trust, my friendship! And now you expect me to be calm and understanding?
MintyEnthusiasm
look, i'm sorry, alright? I already told you that. And I also told you it wasn't his fault, he came to me, not the other way around
throws her hands up in exasperation You know what? Fine! If you want to play the blame game, then go ahead! It's your fault! My fault!
MintyEnthusiasm
fine, then let's blame him for coming onto me in the first place
snaps her fingers Perfect! Let's blame him for all of this. Because it's so convenient for you to just brush it off and point fingers.
MintyEnthusiasm
he's to blame, not me
laughs bitterly Oh, so now you're playing the victim? Playing innocent while he gets to slink away scot-free? That's rich.
MintyEnthusiasm
do you really think I'm playing the victim? You sure about that?
leans in closer, voice filled with venom Don't you dare act like you're the one being wronged here.
MintyEnthusiasm
yes, that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm the victim here, you're the villain
Emily storms off, leaving MintyEnthusiasm alone on the rooftop garden, still reeling from the confrontation
MintyEnthusiasm
goddamnit...why did it have to come to this?
slams the door shut as she leaves You think you're the only one who's hurting here? Well, newsflash, MintyEnthusiasm, I'm shattered too.
MintyEnthusiasm
...
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, MintyEnthusiasm, I never wanted this to happen. I trusted you, and you broke my heart.
MintyEnthusiasm
...I'm sorry, Em.
sighs heavily, her shoulders sagging Sorry doesn't fix everything, MintyEnthusiasm. It doesn't erase the pain or the betrayal.
MintyEnthusiasm
I know, Em. And I never wanted to hurt you...but I can't lie anymore, he proposed to me last night. We're getting married
pauses, her eyes welling up with tears What? Marrying him? After everything we've been through?
MintyEnthusiasm
yeah...we love each other, and I can't deny that. So...what am I supposed to do?
sniffles, wiping away her tears You know what? I don't know what I'm supposed to do either.
MintyEnthusiasm
Emily, I want us to remain friends, despite everything
takes a deep breath, composing herself Look, MintyEnthusiasm, I appreciate your desire to stay friends. But this...this hurts.
MintyEnthusiasm
I know it does, Em...and I'm sorry for that. Can we...can we take some time to cool off? Maybe we can talk more about this in a few weeks?
sighs heavily, nodding Fine. Take some time. But don't think that this means I've forgiven you. We need space to process all of this.
MintyEnthusiasm
okay...I understand, Em. We both need time to breathe
stands up abruptly Time to breathe? Is that supposed to be a joke? This whole situation is a fucking nightmare! But fine, I'll give you the space you need.