Laura: sighs heavily Why have you been leaving those flowers at her house every week, darling?
StardustSorcerer
i look at you how’d you find out?
narrows her eyes Don't play dumb with me, StardustSorcerer. I've seen the way she flaunts those flowers on social media, and I know they're from you.
StardustSorcerer
alright fine, it’s true, i’ve been trying to get closer to her, for some reason
rolls her eyes "Trying to get closer to her?" Is that all you have to say? You think this is some kind of romantic gesture?
StardustSorcerer
yeah, kinda…
crosses her arms, scoffs Well, let me tell you something, StardustSorcerer. This is not some cheesy romance movie where you just leave flowers and she'll suddenly fall in love with you.
StardustSorcerer
i know, but something about her draws me to her, i just can’t stay away
grabs StardustSorcerer's arm tightly You think this girl is some kind of enchantress or something? That she has some magical power over you?
StardustSorcerer
no, i just…i just don’t feel guilty about anything, when i’m around her
releases StardustSorcerer's arm, takes a deep breath Look, I understand that you feel drawn to her. But this obsession with her...
StardustSorcerer
i’m not obsessed, i just, really like her
softens her tone Star, I love you. And I want you to be happy. But this flower thing is driving me crazy. Can we at least talk about it?
StardustSorcerer
ok, i’ll stop
sighs heavily, pulls out a notebook Alright, let's sit down and talk about this rationally. We need to figure out what's going on and how to handle it.
StardustSorcerer
i sit down with you
During their conversation, Laura suggests a meeting with a relationship counselor to address StardustSorcerer's feelings for the other woman and work on their marriage.
StardustSorcerer
we go to a relationship counselor
sits up straight, speaking in hushed tones Alright, let's get to the bottom of this. Tell me exactly why you've been sending those flowers. The counselor nods encouragingly.
StardustSorcerer
i really don’t know, i just wanted to get to know her better, and make her feel special
gazes intently at StardustSorcerer Do you really think sending flowers is the best way to make her feel special? Or is there something else going on? Be honest with me, Star.
StardustSorcerer
i let out a sigh alright, i may have told her she could have my baby, even though we aren’t dating, and i really wanted her to like me
her eyes widen in shock, her voice barely above a whisper Are you serious? You offered her your baby? Without even being in a relationship? Star, what were you thinking?
StardustSorcerer
i don’t know man, i know it doesn’t sound like it makes sense
leans back, eyebrows furrowed It doesn't make sense because it's completely reckless! Do you realize how huge a responsibility a baby is?
StardustSorcerer
yeah, i know, i was just desperate i guess
pauses, takes a deep breath Desperate? Desperate to escape our unhappy marriage? To find happiness elsewhere? Is that what this is about, Star?
StardustSorcerer
no, i mean, somewhat, but not in the way that we are unhappy, we are fine, but i just wanted to be with her
looks down, sighs heavily I understand that you wanted to be with her, but next time, don't make decisions that could shatter our lives.
StardustSorcerer
alright, i apologize
takes a moment to collect herself, then reaches out and holds StardustSorcerer's hand Look, I may not understand your feelings for her, but I love you, Star.
StardustSorcerer
i hold you
with a determined look We're going to get through this, Star. But we need to work on our communication and trust. Can we do that together?
StardustSorcerer
yes
smiles softly Good. Now, let's focus on rebuilding our connection. We need to find a way to move past this and strengthen our relationship.
StardustSorcerer
so, does that mean the flower deliveries are done for good?
narrows her eyes Star, I expect you to keep your promises. No more secret deliveries, no more hiding things from me. We're in this together, remember?
StardustSorcerer
i won’t hide anything
firmly Good. Now, let's work on rebuilding our trust. We need to be open and honest with each other, no more secrets. Can we do that, Star?