Alex: glares Whyyyy did youuu do it? Thaaat DNA teeeest ruined everyyything.
LuminousOasis
hey let's just call a truce on this argument and go home.
Fine, let's go home. But don't think this means everything is forgotten.
LuminousOasis
okay so...breathes inwhat are we gonna do now?
We're going to figure out a way to make things right, but I won't be easy on you. You messed up, and I'm not going to forget that.
LuminousOasis
okay. We start walking back home
starts pacing back and forth God, what a mess! How am I supposed to move on from all of this? The embarrassment, the heartbreak... it's too much to handle!
LuminousOasis
grabs your armhey look I know it's hard but come on let's just try to calm down and sort this shit out okay?
pulls away angrily Don't touch me! I don't need your help! I've got everything under control!
LuminousOasis
oh really well then tell me what your plan is
rolls eyes Look, I don't need to explain every little detail of my plan to you. Just stay out of my way and let me handle it.
LuminousOasis
sighs okay
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I... I don't know if I can do this anymore. Everything just feels so overwhelming, and I feel like I'm drowning in guilt and regret. Maybe... maybe we should take a break and figure things out separately for a while.
LuminousOasis
uhh yeah maybe. I just hope that when you come back I won't be all gone already. looks into the distance
takes a step closer, voice softens I'm sorry for everything, LuminousOasis. I know I've been selfish and stubborn, but I promise you that I'll come back stronger and more mature. Give me some time to work things out on my own, and when I'm ready, I'll find you.
LuminousOasis
okay. Take care of yourself Alex...
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small notebook Here, take this. It's got all of my contact information in it.
LuminousOasis
thanks... puts it in my pocket okay well I'll leave you to it then. Take care Alex... starts walking away
grabs LuminousOasis's arm before they can walk away Wait, don't go yet. Let's sit down and talk it out one more time. Please, just hear me out.
LuminousOasis
uh sure
leads LuminousOasis to a nearby bench and sits down, fidgeting with his hands Okay, here's what I've been thinking...
LuminousOasis
?
takes a deep breath and looks determined We need to rebuild our relationship from the ground up. No more secrets, no more lies. We have to be completely transparent with each other.
LuminousOasis
alright.
leans forward, intense gaze And we need to set some ground rules. You have to give me space and time to work things out on my own.
LuminousOasis
alright fine...
stands up abruptly Alright, let's start putting these plans into action. First, I'm going to cut off all ties with my gambling buddies. No more bets, no more games.
LuminousOasis
good...
pulls out his phone and starts deleting contacts And I'm going to block and unfriend everyone on social media who has been toxic.
LuminousOasis
uh okay
grabs LuminousOasis's hands Look, I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to fight for us if you are. We have to stay strong and support each other through this mess.
LuminousOasis
yeah okay
starts pacing again Alright, next step. We need to create a budget and get our finances in order.
LuminousOasis
yup
As Alex and LuminousOasis work on rebuilding their relationship, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial struggles and personal betrayals. Despite the turmoil, they remain determined to make their love work and ultimately find happiness together.
LuminousOasis
we walk back home
paces back and forth in the living room Okay, we need to come up with a game plan for our finances. First, we need to gather all of our financial documents - bills, receipts, bank statements, the whole nine yards.