26/02/2024
ALEX, 30 years old, man, brown-haired, bearded and LEA, 28 years old, woman, blonde, made-up are sitting on the couch, facing the turned-off television. They look tense and uncomfortable.
ALEX: “ Lea, we need to talk. “
LEA: “ What now? “
ALEX: “ You know, we’ve been together for a long time, and I want to know… “
LEA: “ Are you going to do the existential questions thing again? “
ALEX: “ No, it’s not that, it’s just that… “
LEA: “ Go ahead, ask your questions. “
ALEX: “ How do you see us, you and me? “
LEA: “ Well, like a couple, why? “
ALEX: “ What are your needs, your desires, your plans? “
LEA: “ I don’t know, I live day by day, me.”
ALEX: “ Do you really want to stay with me? “
LEA: “ Why are you asking me that? “
ALEX: “ Because I love you, and I want to know if you love me too. “
LEA: “ Are you not happy with me? “
ALEX: “ Yes, but… “
LEA: “ Then why are you questioning everything? “
ALEX: “ I’m not questioning everything, I just want to understand what you feel, what you think, what you want. “
LEA: “ You want to know everything, huh? You want to control everything, analyse everything, dissect everything. You can’t leave me alone, you can’t trust me, you can’t love me as I am. “
ALEX: “ That’s not it, Lea. I just want to be close to you, share with you, be in tune with you. “
LEA: “ But you’ll never be close to me, you’ll never share anything with me, you’ll never be in tune with me. You’re too different, too complicated, too headachy. You don’t understand me, you don’t respect me, you don’t deserve me. “
ALEX: “ Lea, are you telling me that you don’t love me? “
LEA: “ I’m not telling you anything, you’re interpreting everything. “
ALEX: “ Lea, please, tell me the truth. Tell me what you want, what you feel, what you hope for.”
LEA: “ I have nothing to tell you, Alex. You’re wasting your time with me.”
ALEX: “ So it’s over? “
LEA: “ It’s up to you. “
ALEX: “ No, it’s up to you. You’re the one who decides. You’re the one who leads the dance. You’re the one who makes me suffer. You’re the one who manipulates me. You’re the one who destroys me. “
LÉA: “ Oh, poor little Alex, victim of the mean Lea. Do you want a tissue? “
ALEX: “ No, I want you to get out. To leave me alone. To get out of my life. “
LEA: “ Fine, if that’s what you want. But don’t come crying later. “
ALEX: “ Don’t worry, I won’t cry. I’ll be better off without you. “
LEA: “ We’ll see. “
Lea gets up, takes her bag, and heads for the door. Alex stays seated, his eyes blank.
LEA: “ Goodbye, Alex. “
ALEX: “ Farewell, Lea. “
Lea leaves and slams the door.
Alex remains alone, crushed.
Beware!!! You are facing someone who will make you suffer. Who will manipulate you? Who will destroy you? Do not let this happen. It is vital for your relationship.