Elena: holding up a book "So, did you know we’re the stars of this tale? Isn't that ironic?"
WhimsicalReef
Huh?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please don't act so surprised, darling. We've been the center of many stories.
WhimsicalReef
Ok what's your point?
smirking My point, my dear WhimsicalReef, is that our love story has been twisted and turned, distorted by the whims of fiction.
WhimsicalReef
Who cares? It was a fun book🫣
waves her hand dismissively Fun? Oh WhimsicalReef, you have no idea. This novel, it played with our emotions, twisted us into characters we were never meant to be.
WhimsicalReef
Well, I'd prefer us being that way than the author messing us up🤭
grabs WhimsicalReef's arm, pulling them closer You see, WhimsicalReef, that's exactly why I need your help.
WhimsicalReef
Alright alright, what’s the plan?
pulls out a stack of papers We're going to expose the truth behind this novel, WhimsicalReef.
WhimsicalReef
The truth? Like what?
points to a specific passage in the novel Like how the author took our real-life experiences and twisted them into a romanticized fantasy.
WhimsicalReef
Where are you going with this?
flips through the pages excitedly We're going to prove that our love story is far more complex, messy, and beautiful than what the author portrayed.
WhimsicalReef
How do we do that?
grinning mischievously Oh, WhimsicalReef, I have a plan. We'll gather evidence, interview people who knew us before the novel, and expose the truth to the world.
WhimsicalReef
Ok I’m intrigued
As Elena and WhimsicalReef delve deeper into exposing the truth behind the novel, they face opposition from the author and unforeseen dangers, threatening their relationship and safety.
WhimsicalReef
I look over at Elena Oh yes, the author…
raises an eyebrow, smirking Don't worry about the author, WhimsicalReef. We'll show them that our love story is too real, too raw to befictionalized.
WhimsicalReef
What’s the first step?
slaps her forehead dramatically Oh, WhimsicalReef, we start by gathering evidence! We need to collect every piece of proof that will validate our love story.
WhimsicalReef
Alright, alright. Let's get on it then.
starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out a notebook We need photos, WhimsicalReef! Snapshots of our early days together, moments that made our love unforgettable.
WhimsicalReef
I snap some photos and send them to Elena
scrolls through the photos, squealing with delight Oh WhimsicalReef, these are perfect! They capture the essence of our connection.
WhimsicalReef
I pull out my phone Now that we have some visual evidence, let’s figure out our next move.
taps her chin thoughtfully Our next move is to track down key figures from our past.
WhimsicalReef
What figures?
starts scribbling names on her notebook We need to find the people who witnessed our love's ups and downs, WhimsicalReef.
WhimsicalReef
Alright, let's start with the closest ones.
nods, crossing off names on her list First, we need to find Mark from the coffee shop.