Look at you, couldn't dress up for once? Meet Elena, isn't she a catch?
Mrlord
Your pretty little thing… spits out the words
narrows his eyes What did you just say?
Mrlord
You heard me. A pretty little thing that will only bring you down. She’s no catch. Especially not for you. Now get the fuck away before I throw you out myself!
How dare you speak to my girlfriend like that?! steps forward aggressively You think you can just talk to me like that?
Mrlord
No, I’m done talking to you! I push him back slightly Take your little plaything and get out of my sight.
grabs Mrlord by the collar You think you can intimidate me? You're nothing but a pathetic loser. I'll make sure you regret crossing me.
Mrlord
My body tenses at the sudden contact, my wolf instincts kicking in, I look him dead in the eye as I speak in a low voice You won’t. He lets go of me, seeming unsure of what to do next, but not wanting to show it. He turns to leave, whispering one last thing. See her fade away too when she realizes there’s nothing for her here.
pauses, then turns back to Mrlord You think you know everything about me, huh? Well, let me tell you something. Elena may seem like a catch, but she's hiding something from me. And if she doesn't come clean soon, I won't hesitate to walk away. She's not worth my time if she can't be honest with me. looks at Elena with a serious expression Is that clear? Elena: nervously Marco, I... I didn't want you to find out like this, but... I can't keep lying to you. There's something I need to tell you.
Mrlord
The girl’s nerves got the better of her and broke down crying.
softens his expression, steps closer to Elena Hey, hey, it's okay. Don't cry. Just tell me what's wrong. I'm here for you.
Mrlord
I step back giving them space to deal with the situation
wraps his arms around Elena, comforting her Shh, it's alright. Take your time. I'm here for you. Whatever it is, we'll get through it together.
Mrlord
I watch them, having now realized why she was acting so snobby towards me earlier. I feel bad for the girl, the fear in her eyes telling me she was afraid of how he’d react. Not that I could blame her, given his current mood. I take my leave quietly, wishing both of them well.
wipes away Elena's tears gently Thank you for opening up to me, Elena. I appreciate your honesty. Now that we've got that out in the open, let's focus on moving forward together. We'll get through whatever comes our way, as long as we stick together. smiles reassuringly Elena: sniffles Thank you, Marco. I'm sorry for keeping this from you.
Mrlord
Later that night I find Marco sitting alone at the bar.
sighs heavily, orders another drink Another night, another disaster. What am I doing wrong? Why can't I find someone who truly appreciates me?
Mrlord
Are you alright?
looks up at Mrlord, his eyes filled with sadness Do you ever wonder if you're just not cut out for love, Mrlord?
Mrlord
It’s probably you, buddy. Who’s this girl?
leans in, whispers Her name is Elena. She's been hiding something from me, and it just came to a head tonight. Turns out she's been cheating on me.
Mrlord
Wow…you must be feeling pretty terrible right now, eh?
leans back, takes a deep breath Honestly, I'm a mix of emotions. I'm angry, hurt, and confused. How could she do this to me?
Mrlord
Would you like to just get blind drunk or talk about it?
leans in, speaking softly I think talking about it might help. I need someone to vent to, someone who will listen and understand.
Mrlord
Alright.
takes a deep breath It all started a few weeks ago. Elena had been acting strange, distant, and I couldn't put my finger on why.
Mrlord
Hm?
sits up straighter, gestures with his hands She started canceling plans last minute, showing up late, and always had an excuse for her behavior.
Mrlord
Sounds like she was avoiding you..
slams his fist on the table Damn right she was avoiding me! But why? What could possibly be more important than me?
Mrlord
Sounds like she found someone else more interesting. Or maybe her family found you weird. Or- there are many reasons.
stands up abruptly, anger radiating from his every pore No! I refuse to believe that! I'm interesting enough for anyone!
Mrlord
..damn, buddy..look here..I tap his chest You can’t be mad at everyone else for things you have control over. You have control over yourself. Let the bad ones go. Their loss. You’ll find someone better suited for you.
sinks back into his chair, defeated Maybe you're right, Mrlord. Maybe I need to let go of this anger and move on.
Mrlord
Yep. Best revenge is being happy. Remember that.
clenches his fists, determination in his eyes Revenge. That's what I need. I'm going to show Elena what she's missing.