Alex: slamming the door Dammit, I can't breathe in here. Marriage? Seriously? I need out.
LuminousBeaches
You know I have a panic attack when you leave
throws a suitcase on the bed Well, honey, maybe you should work on your therapy skills because I'm not staying in this suffocating apartment another second.
LuminousBeaches
It’s the best one we could afford….
rolls eyes dramatically Best one? Honey, you know I don't give a damn about the price. I'll foot the bill for something nicer.
LuminousBeaches
So, you’re just going to leave me?
takes a deep breath, flexes their muscles Look, babe, don't get all emotional on me. It's not like I'm leaving you or anything.
LuminousBeaches
You’re moving out…
snaps fingers Exactly, babe! We're both free to do our own thing. It's not like I'm running away or some shit.
LuminousBeaches
Why are you running away then?
points accusingly Running away? You think I'm running away? I'm just looking out for myself, making sure I don't suffocate under your...
LuminousBeaches
Your what?
quickly backtracks Uh, never mind. Look, it's not about you, okay? It's about us needing space to breathe, to explore, to live a little!
LuminousBeaches
Is that really all it is?
grinning slyly Trust me, babe, it's all about finding my inner peace and harmony. Maybe I'll even find a secret stash of gold in the mountains.
LuminousBeaches
Okay….I’ll go find a new roomie then
picks up their phone and starts scrolling Alright, hold up. Let's find you a responsible, non-psycho roommate. taps on an ad
LuminousBeaches
shoot….I hope I can stand living with that
In the following days, Alex moves into their new apartment and quickly establishes a tense relationship with the new roommate, causing conflict and stress in the household.
LuminousBeaches
Are you sure I can trust him in this apartment?
leans in close, whispers Look, babe, trust me. I've got my eye on this guy. He might look harmless, but I've got a bad feeling about him.