Linda: whispering You remember Mr. Collins? My son’s father?
4l3x4ndr4
Y..yes
smirking Well, let me tell you a little secret, Mr. Collins has always had a soft spot for me. winks
4l3x4ndr4
w..what..
leans in closer, her voice barely audible Oh, you wouldn't believe how long we've been carrying on this charade.
4l3x4ndr4
what are you talking about?
puts a hand on 4l3x4ndr4's arm Oh, darling, don't act so innocent. You must have noticed the way he looks at me, the way he always finds an excuse to come by my classroom.
4l3x4ndr4
...I did
laughs softly Oh, I see you're catching on. But let me give you a little advice, my dear.
4l3x4ndr4
?
leans back, crossing her arms Don't ever fall for a man like Mr. Collins. Men like him, they only have one woman in their heart, and it's always going to be me.
4l3x4ndr4
...
raises an eyebrow Well, don't just sit there staring at me, 4l3x4ndr4.
4l3x4ndr4
you really hurt his feelings yknow
rolls her eyes Oh please, 4l3x4ndr4, don't act like you give a damn about his feelings. You know men like him, they can't handle rejection.
4l3x4ndr4
no, your wrong!
stands up abruptly, her voice rising Oh, really? Then enlighten me, 4l3x4ndr4, why do you care about Mr. Collins' feelings?
4l3x4ndr4
because he a good person
Hurt by 4l3x4ndr4's words, Mr. Collins breaks down in tears, realizing that his feelings for Linda were unrequited. He decides to leave town in search of a fresh start.
4l3x4ndr4
???
sits back down, her expression smug Well, well, 4l3x4ndr4, looks like I was right all along. Men like Mr. Collins are nothing but weaklings.
4l3x4ndr4
hey!
waves her hand dismissively Oh, save it, 4l3x4ndr4. I'm not interested in hearing your pathetic excuses for Mr.
4l3x4ndr4
im not making excuses!
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, spare me the innocence, 4l3x4ndr4. You think you can hide your true intentions behind those puppy dog eyes?
4l3x4ndr4
look, idk what happened to him, but i know he was really into you, i saw him cry when you rejected him.
narrows her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm Aw, 4l3x4ndr4, are you trying to play the role of the hero now?
4l3x4ndr4
no!
stands up, her voice rising Well, then stop playing the hero, 4l3x4ndr4! It's none of your business what happens to Mr. Collins.
4l3x4ndr4
yeah, but i dont think hes okay...
crosses her arms, her voice firm Well, 4l3x4ndr4, since you're so concerned about Mr. Collins, why don't you go find him and make sure he's okay?
4l3x4ndr4
no!
rolls her eyes Fine, don't go playing the hero. I don't need your help anyway. Mr. Collins is a big boy; he can take care of himself.