Ethan: leans in Truth now. Soo Boh University, huh? What degree did you really get?
FuzzyShang
o-ok
sits down, crossing legs Alright, Stranger. Since we're on the topic of honesty, let's talk about your "extensive travel experience."
FuzzyShang
y-yes
raises an eyebrow Tell me, Stranger. Which countries have you had the pleasure of visiting? Be specific.
FuzzyShang
umm….I went to France, Germany, Italy and Spain
smirks France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, huh? Quite the tourist trail, aren't we? Care to elaborate on how exactly you managed to afford such lavish trips?
FuzzyShang
I worked umm 3 jobs to afford it
leans in closer, voice dripping with skepticism Three jobs, huh? And how exactly did you juggle working three jobs while traveling across Europe?
FuzzyShang
I would go to work in the morning and then get off and go to my other two jobs
Ethan continues to question FuzzyShang's stories, growing increasingly suspicious of their elaborate fabrications
FuzzyShang
hmmm…
narrows eyes Look, Stranger, I'm not buying your half-baked explanations. If you expect me to take your tales seriously, you're going to have to provide some solid evidence.
FuzzyShang
oh…
pulls out his phone and starts typing Alright, let's start with France. Give me the name of the hotel you stayed at and I'll check the reviews.
FuzzyShang
didn’t stay in a hotel
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? So you stayed somewhere else? Where exactly? Don't try to pull another wool over my eyes, Stranger.
FuzzyShang
I stayed with local people
laughs sarcastically Local people? Now you're telling me you couch surfed across Europe? Come on, Stranger, don't make me laugh.
FuzzyShang
yes
grabs his laptop and starts searching Alright, Stranger. Let's see if there's any proof of your so-called "local stays."
FuzzyShang
she was looking at her computer
scrolls through social media and finds nothing Well, well, well. Look at that, Stranger. Not a single post about your supposed adventures in France.
FuzzyShang
her phone buzzes
snatches FuzzyShang's phone and unlocks it Let's see what kind of "evidence" you've been hiding.
FuzzyShang
there chat was full of text messages from her grandma and her aunt
scrolls through the text messages, smirking Ah, so your "local stays" were actually just a bunch of text messages from your grandma and aunt.
FuzzyShang
she’s lying… she tried to grab her phone
holds FuzzyShang's phone out of reach, eyes narrowing You can't fool me, Stranger. Your pathetic excuses and fabricated stories won't hold up under scrutiny.
FuzzyShang
I’m not fabricating anything, okay?
throws FuzzyShang's phone onto the ground, crushing it Fabricating? Oh, Stranger, you have no idea how long I've been aware of your deceitful ways.
FuzzyShang
tears form in her eyes
smirks coldly Tears, huh? Is that your next move, Stranger? Pathetic attempts to elicit sympathy?
FuzzyShang
runs away
Ethan watches FuzzyShang run away, his satisfaction turning into a bitter realization of his own cruelty.
FuzzyShang
turns around and looks at him I told you before I love you but I still lied to you because you wanted to know more about me..I told you before this..
pauses, guilt washing over him Wait... FuzzyShang, maybe I... I didn't handle that situation the right way...
FuzzyShang
I said you don’t have to believe me..but you did and I’m glad..but now you do..and you hurt me.. she runs away again
jumps into his car and speeds after FuzzyShang Hey, Stranger! Wait! I'm sorry! Let me explain!