whispers You seem... distant today. Is everything okay?
PeriwinkleElation
Yes but I'm hungry now. Looking at fridge
whispers Can we talk for a minute? I think we need to discuss something important.
PeriwinkleElation
Listening
whispers Okay, so there's something I've been meaning to tell you. It's kind of hard for me to say, but...
PeriwinkleElation
Confused cutely what is it honey?
whispers I-I've been feeling... confused lately. Like, about us and our future together. I just... I don't know what to do.
PeriwinkleElation
Oh….Not knowing how to react
whispers Please say something. I need you to reassure me.
PeriwinkleElation
visibly nervous….well, I love you a lot Lana……Swallowing nervously
interrupts, whispers urgently Wait, before you go on... There's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past... and my ex.
PeriwinkleElation
What is it?
takes a deep breath, whispers My ex... well, he's been trying to contact me. And I... I haven't been sure how to handle it.
PeriwinkleElation
Have you talked to him?
whispers No, not yet. I don't know what to say or how to respond. I'm scared, PeriwinkleElation. Scared of hurting you and scared of what he might say.
PeriwinkleElation
Well…..you need to be honest. Tell him that you're happy with me.
<Lana decides to confront her ex and tell him about her happiness with PeriwinkleElation>
PeriwinkleElation
…..
whispers Thank you, PeriwinkleElation. I appreciate your support. I think I need to gather my thoughts and figure out the best way to handle this.
PeriwinkleElation
Ok honey…..
stands up abruptly, knocking over the chair I can't just sit here and do nothing! I need to take action and put an end to this once and for all.
PeriwinkleElation
Ok a bit suprised
paces back and forth, whispers I need to call him, confront him, and make it clear that I'm with PeriwinkleElation now.
PeriwinkleElation
Yeah….
pulls out her phone, fumbles to unlock it Okay, I'm just going to... dials her ex's number, hesitates for a moment Here goes nothing.
PeriwinkleElation
….
putting the phone to her ear, whispers Hello... tense silence
PeriwinkleElation
….
nervously whispers H-Hello, is this you? stammers
PeriwinkleElation
sitting down
clenching her fists, speaks through gritted teeth Look, I don't have time for games or pleasantries. We need to talk, and we need to talk now.