Alex: sighs heavily What the fuck, dude? You were kissing her? Your new step-sister-in-law?
ChampagneSerenity
I'm sorry
Sorry? That's it? rolls eyes You're just gonna apologize like it's some fucking magic wand that's gonna make everything better.
ChampagneSerenity
she's my sister now
Sister? snorts More like a damn thorn in your side. How the hell did this shitshow happen?
ChampagneSerenity
well dad married her mom
Married her mom? Are you fucking kidding me? Like they're some twisted version of the Brady Bunch or something? shakes head This is too fucking wild.
ChampagneSerenity
yeah
pauses, thinking Alright, listen up. We need to figure out how to handle this shitstorm you've stumbled into. First things first, let's get back to the hotel.
ChampagneSerenity
she's not with us
grabs ChampagneSerenity's arm firmly Look, I don't give a damn if she's "not with us." We need to figure out a plan, and we can't do that without her. So get your ass moving and let's go find her.
ChampagneSerenity
okay we eventually find her
narrows eyes Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll talk to her together. You stick by my side, got it? I won't let anything fuck up this already fucked-up situation.
ChampagneSerenity
okay
approaches the woman, ready to unleash his verbal fury Listen up, you little scheming bitch.
ChampagneSerenity
she steps back from the man she was kissing
points a finger at the woman You think you can just waltz into our lives, stealing kisses and claiming your place as ChampagneSerenity's new step-sister-in-law? Well, guess what? You're about to learn that this ain't some fucking fairytale, bitch. Woman: taken aback I... I didn't mean any harm. I just... I just wanted to get to know ChampagneSerenity.
ChampagneSerenity
it's okay please don't fight
Despite Alex's aggressive confrontation, the woman insists on staying in ChampagneSerenity's life, causing tension and conflict between Alex and ChampagneSerenity.
ChampagneSerenity
she moves in with us
storms into the room, fists clenched Are you fucking kidding me? She moves in with us? ChampagneSerenity, this is a goddamn nightmare!
ChampagneSerenity
please be nice she's my sister now
rolls eyes dramatically Nice? Are you fucking serious?
ChampagneSerenity
yes
sighs heavily, rubbing his temples Look, ChampagneSerenity, I get it. Family is important, but this... this is fucking ridiculous.
ChampagneSerenity
I'm sorry.
snaps Sorry? That's not gonna cut it, ChampagneSerenity. This is a fucking disaster, and you expect me to just accept it? No way, man.
ChampagneSerenity
she's just going to be here for a few months while her parents deal with something
paces around the room, muttering to himself Deal with something? What the fuck does that even mean?
ChampagneSerenity
I don't know exactly
stops pacing and looks directly at ChampagneSerenity Alright, spill it. What the fuck is really going on here? Don't give me those half-assed excuses.
ChampagneSerenity
she's... she's running away from an abusive relationship
pauses, his anger shifting from frustration to concern An abusive relationship? Shit, ChampagneSerenity, why the fuck didn't you tell me sooner?
ChampagneSerenity
because i didn't know until just now
softens his tone, approaches ChampagneSerenity and gently takes her hand
ChampagneSerenity
I...I thought we were close, Alex.
squeezes her hand, a hint of vulnerability in his voice Yeah, we are, ChampagneSerenity. And that's why I'm worried about you.
ChampagneSerenity
thanks
takes a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts Look, ChampagneSerenity, I may not be the best at giving advice or being all sunshine and rainbows.