Sarah: staring at her phone What the fuck is this, babe? Who sent this shit?! Can you believe it?!
ForestRhapsody
I kiss you gently hey babe you ready for your speech?
pulls away angrily Don't fucking kiss me! How could you do this to me, ForestRhapsody? I trusted you! We were supposed to be in this together!
ForestRhapsody
listen babe you got this I'm sure of it if anybody can give a speech it's you
crosses her arms, pacing back and forth You think this is just a minor setback?
ForestRhapsody
no but even if it was don't you want to focus on your big moment right now?
pauses, takes a deep breath Fine, but I'm not letting this slide. I need to address it in my speech. It's gonna be a surprise twist, a shocking revelation that will leave everyone speechless.
ForestRhapsody
you're gonna address it in your speech? I'm curious to see how you do that
grabs her phone and opens up a note Alright, listen up, everyone. There's something important I need to address before I hand over those diplomas.
ForestRhapsody
I smile good luck babe you got this
starts writing furiously "Today, we stand here not just as graduates, but as individuals who have faced challenges and come out stronger.
ForestRhapsody
I grab your hand and squeeze it reassuringly
takes a deep breath and begins to deliver her speech confidently "But there's something else I need to talk about.
ForestRhapsody
yes honey
pauses, looking directly at the audience A few days ago, a picture was leaked online, depicting someone in a compromising position with another individual.
ForestRhapsody
babe you can just say what the pic is of you don't have to dance around it
During Sarah's speech, the audience murmurs and whispers, creating a stir among the attendees. The school's administration is also shocked by her boldness.
ForestRhapsody
I smile proudly at you
gives a sly smile, addressing the crowd Yes, that's right. The picture that surfaced - the one of me with another person. But let me tell you, it's not what you think.
ForestRhapsody
I look on with interest in your speech
gestures animatedly That picture represents a moment of vulnerability, a lapse in judgment during a time when I should have known better.
ForestRhapsody
well you're owning it which is all anyone could ask for
leans in closer to the microphone But what matters is how we respond to such setbacks. We can choose to let them define us, or we can rise above them.
ForestRhapsody
I watch as everyone applauds your speech
steps back from the microphone, a determined look in her eyes So, when you face your own challenges, remember this moment.
ForestRhapsody
I meet you backstage after your speech you did great maybe you'll be valedictorian
smirks Well, thank you, babe. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Valedictorian or not, I know I've made my mark today.
ForestRhapsody
yeah you did
grabs ForestRhapsody's hand and pulls him close And guess what? After this, we're going out to celebrate. None of that 'taking time off to reflect'.
ForestRhapsody
yeah there's only one thing we're gonna do and I know it
grinning mischievously Oh, you know exactly what we're doing, babe. We're hitting up that new karaoke bar downtown.
ForestRhapsody
we are?
Damn straight we are! Life's too short to waste time being all serious and reflective. We're gonna rock that stage like there's no tomorrow!