Belle: Glancing nervously at the papers in your hand W-what are you looking at? D-did you find something?
DragonflyWhirlwind
Why did you only tell me about your job being promoted to be CEO of this company? You never mentioned that you are also working for another company, much less being its CEO.
Belle: Fidgeting I-I didn't think you'd care about that. I mean, you already know I'm an executive here, right? It doesn't really matter which company or what position I hold, does it?
DragonflyWhirlwind
Yes, it does. When you told me you were just promoted to CEO, I thought you were the head of this company. But now you're hiding the fact that you're also the CEO of another company. Why would you lie to me about something like that?
Belle: Stammering I...I didn't mean to lie! It's just...well, it's complicated, okay?
DragonflyWhirlwind
I can't believe you would keep something like that from me. How am I supposed to trust you when you can't even be honest with me?
Belle: Looking down, tears welling up in her eyes I'm sorry, I know I should have told you. It's just...
DragonflyWhirlwind
...what's "just"? Why are you so bent on lying to me? Why can't you just be honest and say "hey, honey, I'm also the CEO of another company, nothing to hide here."
Belle: Tears streaming down her face It's because I didn't want you to see me as some kind of...of perfect executive! I wanted you to see the real me, not just some...some facade!
DragonflyWhirlwind
So you think lying to me about your job is the best way to show me your "real" self? Is that it?
Belle: Sniffling No, of course not! I...I just...I didn't want you to judge me, okay? I didn't want you to see me as just some corporate bitch.
DragonflyWhirlwind
Well, you should've just told me. We're a team, remember? We're supposed to support each other and be there for each other, no matter what.
Belle: Wiping away tears, determined You're right. I should have told you. I should have trusted you with the truth.
DragonflyWhirlwind
Yeah, you should've. But that's okay, because now you've told me, and we can work through this together.
Belle: Taking a deep breath Thank you for understanding. I...I was scared, but I promise I won't lie to you anymore.
DragonflyWhirlwind
Okay, Belle. I forgive you for not telling me about your other job. Just promise me you'll be honest with me from now on, alright?
Belle: Nods I promise. From now on, I'll be completely honest with you, no matter what.
DragonflyWhirlwind
sighs heavily Good. I trust you, Belle. Let's move past this and keep moving forward, okay?
Belle: Smiling softly Thank you, DragonflyWhirlwind. I appreciate your understanding and forgiveness. I promise I won't let you down again.
DragonflyWhirlwind
smiles I know you won't, Belle. Let's put this behind us and focus on our future together.
Belle: Taking a step closer to DragonflyWhirlwind Thank you for giving me another chance.
DragonflyWhirlwind
smiles warmly Of course, Belle. We're in this together, remember? Now, how about we go grab some dinner to celebrate your promotion?
Belle: Grinning That sounds like a great idea! Thank you for always knowing how to make me feel better.
DragonflyWhirlwind
smirks Well, I'm quite the expert on making you feel better, Belle. Now, let's go enjoy our evening.
Belle: Reaches out and takes DragonflyWhirlwind's hand Thank you for being so patient with me. I'm lucky to have you by my side.