John: tapping fingers on the polished table Y-y-you think you could get away with it, huh? The maid saw everything!
TealAnguish
i...
slams fist on the table, eyes narrowing Don't you dare lie to me, you little shit!
TealAnguish
I'm not lying I told you I didn't have an affair
leans forward, glaring You expect me to believe that?! She saw you, she heard you! How can you deny something so blatant?
TealAnguish
because it's true I didn't have an affair
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Damn it, TealAnguish! I'm not going to let you get away with this!
TealAnguish
I'm not getting away with anything I'm being honest with you
grabs TealAnguish by the collar, pushing them against the wall You better start fucking telling the truth, or I swear I'll make you regret ever crossing me!
TealAnguish
... okay I was having an affair
releases TealAnguish roughly, wiping his hands on his face Fine. You admit it. What the hell were you thinking?! How could you do this to me?
TealAnguish
I'm I'm really sorry it's just...it's hard to talk about
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident Hard to talk about?! Well, you damn well better start talking, because I deserve some goddamn answers!
TealAnguish
okay I knew there was a chance we would break up but I had to try to make our relationship work so I tried to take a chance with a long shot
glares at TealAnguish, voice filled with sarcasm Oh, great. A "long shot." That's exactly the kind of fucked-up logic I expected from you.
TealAnguish
yeah I know I'm stupid
John demands some time apart to think about the future of their relationship.
TealAnguish
ok
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, TealAnguish, I need some time to think. Time to figure out what the hell I'm going to do next.
TealAnguish
I'm sorry
storms off to the living room, slumping onto the couch Goddamn it, TealAnguish. What the fuck am I supposed to do now?
TealAnguish
she sits beside him I'll be here in case you need me and vice versa
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair Yeah, well, I need you to stay the fuck away from me right now. I can't think straight when you're around.
TealAnguish
ok she moves to the other side of the house
grabs his phone and starts scrolling through contacts I need to talk to someone who knows a thing or two about relationships.
TealAnguish
who are you going to talk to?
snorts Someone who actually knows what they're doing, unlike you. Maybe I can finally figure this shit out.
TealAnguish
ok good luck
dials a number and waits for the call to connect Hello? This is John. I need to speak to Dr. Harper, it's urgent.
TealAnguish
who is dr Harper?
pauses, glancing at TealAnguish Dr. Harper is a damn relationship counselor, alright?