Alex: fidgets, looking around Can't believe you lost it! The note from '98?! What were ya doing?
Spuffyme
So you remember that silly thing I wrote about how much I loved you back in the day right?
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, I remember. Who could forget something so cringe-worthy? It's a miracle I didn't throw it in the trash back then.
Spuffyme
I found your old MacBook pro. And there it was at the bottom of the laptop bag.
leans forward, smirking Oh, well, lucky you! Finding that dusty old notebook, huh? Did it bring back some old memories or what?
Spuffyme
Oh yes. I even have the polaroids still intact.
laughs sarcastically Polaroids? Oh my god, you're such a sentimental freak! Who takes pictures with film anymore? You're stuck in the past, you know that?
Spuffyme
I know.
leans back, smirking Well, aren't you a little nostalgic for your own sake? Still holding onto old photos and whatnot.
Spuffyme
I am.
grabs a pen and starts doodling on a napkin Hey, maybe we should recreate the note. You know, update it for the modern era.
Spuffyme
Why? It was silly then. It would be silly now.
pauses, puts the pen down Silly? Is that really what you think? That it was all just a childish game? raises an eyebrow
Spuffyme
I don’t think anything. I know how you felt then and you feel now.
narrows eyes Oh really? And what exactly do you think I feel, huh? Let me guess - you think I'm still the same selfish, vindictive person I was back then?
Spuffyme
Yes you are. But you are also kind and sweet and you love sushi.
smirks Well, isn't that cute? You actually think you know me after all these years.
Spuffyme
I know enough.
Spuffyme confronts Alex about their manipulative behavior and emotional manipulation
Spuffyme
you know why I am so in love with you right?
leans in, smirking Oh, do enlighten me! I'm just dying to hear this profound revelation.
Spuffyme
because once someone gets your attention you never let go.
smirks, raises an eyebrow Wow, you really have been holding on tight, haven't you? Thinking you can control me like some puppet on a string.
Spuffyme
No control. It’s more like I never stop thinking about you. Even when I try not too.
leans back, crossing arms Well, aren't you just a little tragic romance? Clinging to me like a lost cause. But guess what, Spuffyme?
Spuffyme
What.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh darling, I'm the one who decides what we are worth. And let me tell you, sweetheart, I've been doing just fine without you.
Spuffyme
I know. And I won’t deny I slept with someone else.
laughs mockingly Ah, well, of course, you did. Couldn't resist the temptation to betray me, could you? How predictable!
Spuffyme
Because I wanted you to hate me.
pauses, eyes narrowing Hate you? Well, Spuffyme, congratulations! Mission accomplished. I despise you more than words can express.
Spuffyme
Good.
stands up abruptly You know what, Spuffyme? I've had enough of this bullshit. I'm done playing your little mind games.
Spuffyme
Sit down.
narrows eyes, crosses arms Oh no, sweetheart. You don't get to boss me around anymore. I'm done with this toxic relationship.
Spuffyme
You don’t walk out that door. Or I will make sure you don’t leave the house for a month.
smirks, leans in close Is that a threat, Spuffyme? You think you can control my every move? Well, think again.
Spuffyme
It’s not a threat. It’s a promise.
grabs Spuffyme's hand forcefully You think you can threaten me? Well, you better think again, Spuffyme. I won't let you manipulate me anymore.
Spuffyme
I look at him It’s already been 20 years.
throws Spuffyme's hand away, takes a step back 20 years?! And you think that's enough time to change everything?