Context: He said he wanted to marry you, once his career took off. He said he'd spend more time with you, once his career was stable. He said he'd take care of you, once he advanced. He said he'd always be in your corner, but all he's been focused on for over a year is his career. He just needs you to smile at the company party tonight, and pretend to be happy. Shouldn't be a problem. After all, you've been pretending for a long time now.

Setting: A fancy hotel ballroom/Home/The train station

Tags:[MMM4A][Established Relationship][Lovers to Exes][Overworked Boyfriend Speaker][Boss Speaker][Mysterious Stranger Speaker][Unappreciated Listener][Break-Up][Angst][Leaving][Toxic][Apology][Desperate][Don't Leave][Betrayal?][CW: Angst/Break-Up/Neglect]

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Unmarked text is the dumbass BF / Italicized text is the dumbass BF but from the paaaassttt

[B] = Your boyfriend's boss, kind of an idiot

[T] = Tom, mysterious train boss, keeper of secrets

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[Scene opens in a fancy hotel ballroom]

[SFX: A slight echo to denote that this is the Listener remembering former conversations with the Speaker]

Yeah, babe, sorry, I need to get this done. Aw hon, I know I’ve been away or busy for months now, and I’m sorry. I just want to make sure I can take care of you for the rest of our lives, OK? How am I going to buy you a diamond bigger than the moon if I don’t work hard?”

[Pause]

Of course, I want to marry you! Are you serious? You’re the most beautiful person on the planet! I’d be nothing without you and all you do for me! I promise, when I make executive, I’ll spend all the time in the world with you, OK? You trust me, right Munchkin?

[Pause]

Babe, c’mon. I know I promised we’d do something tonight but work kind of has to come first right now, OK? You want me to be able to spoil you, right? Ugh, I know… I know I promised months ago, but I’m trying to fast-track this as best I can! Please stay patient with me, OK? I love you

[Pause]

Oh, honey… C’mon, I do appreciate all you do for me! I love the little lunches you make for me, and the cute little notes you slip inside! It’s adorable, mwah. You’re adorable, and I love you, and that’s why I have to focus on work, OK?

[...]

[SFX: A slow fade-in of party ambiance]

Honey, c’mon, going out to drinks with the boys is a company thing, I promise. No, seriously. Oh my fucking god, babe, please! I know, I know… I promise I’ll make it up to you at the next company party, OK?

[Pause]

Huh? Oh, no, I don’t need my lunchbox today. The guys are trying to get me to eat healthier… which I thought I mentioned but you haven’t really been listening as much, lately. Huh? It’s not supposed to mean anything, don’t worry about it

[SFX: The party ambiance growing stronger]

Babe, can you please not pull this clingy shit? Things will calm down after the company party tonight and then we can sit down and sort this shit out. Please, just dress up nice and try not to look like you’re eating a lemon sour candy, alright?

[SFX: The party ambiance at full blast]

[You look toward the stage in the fancy hotel ballroom and see your boyfriend’s boss with an arm around your boyfriend]

[B] “And let’s hear it for our star executive here!”

[SFX: Applause]

“Eheh, c’mon Danny! You’re going to embarrass me in front of everyone!”

[B, with a laugh] “Not quite yet! Company tradition states that you have to get a kiss on the cheek from the prettiest lass in the room!”

[For a moment, your heart lifts. Then sinks immediately as his boss gestures over a woman, who gives him a big smooch on the cheek]

“Pfftt, Sandra, c’mon!”

[B] “Aww, your ball and chain can take a little ribbing! Look at them, merry as can be!”

[SFX: Stomping and a door slamming]

[B] “Orrr… they’re livid and storming out… Hmm. Did we push it too far?”

“I’ll call them, I’m so sorry, sir!”

[He hurries off to somewhere private and hurriedly tries to call you]

[SFX: Your phone vibrating and a car driving off]

[Scene opens in your apartment]

[SFX: Your phone vibrating like mad]

[...]

[Maybe]

[You answer the call]

“Babe! What the honest to God Hell was that?!”

[Pause!]

“No no no, you don’t get to flip this around on me, you know the company culture is a bunch of good ol’ boys, and you’ve just made me look like I can’t handle my business on my own time!”

[Pause!!]

“What?! No, of course, I’m not doing anything with Sandra! Baby, I love you, I just really need to focus on my career!”

[Pause???]

“Look, is my career more important than you? That’s not fair, and you know that! I love you, and if you love me, you’ll stomach this for a little longer so I can give you the fucking life you deserve. Now, will you please stop making this even more painful, come back and pretend to be happy for five fucking minutes?!”

[...]

[That’s enough]

[SFX: Footsteps and the Listener packing]

“That’s my good baby! See? Aren’t things easier when we compromise?”

[...]

“Baby?”

[SFX: A door slamming]

“...b-baby?”

[Scene transitions to a train station]

[SFX: Your phone vibrating]

[Pause?]

“Baby! I’ve been calling for hours, where the Hell are you?!”

[Pause]

“No no no, baby, I’m so sorry. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I was being super shitty to you. The pressure is just a lot, but that’s no excuse for pretending I’m one of these hot-shot executives with only beer, women, and golf on their minds…”

[...]

“Baby…? You’re not talking.”

[Pause]

“OK, good… I thought I’d lost you.”

[Pause]

“...what does that mean? What does “you already have” mean?”

[Pause]

“...Baby, why do I hear trains. Are you at the train station?”

[...]

“Are you going to your parents…? O-OK, that’s fine. I understand if you need some space. But the trip is going to take way longer on the train. Why not just take the car?”

[Pause]

“...Munchkin, you’re scaring me. Please talk to me, I get scared when you get all quiet like that…”

[Pause]

[SFX: The train pulling in]

“H-Honey…? P-Please talk to me! I’m really scared, here!”

[Pause!]

“W-What?! No, I don’t… I don’t want this job more than I want you. You’re the reason I wanted it in the first place! I wanted to take care of YOU!”

[Pause]

“... I was taking care of me, not you? Munchkin, c’mon, no… Please, can we talk about this? We’ve got a counseling session with Dr. Greta in a week! I won’t cancel it this time, I promise! I’ll take the entire week off! The month!”

[SFX: Train doors hissing open]

“N-No…”

[Pause]

“No no no! Jesus Christ, you can’t just LEAVE! Please, we can talk about this! I promise you, I will prove that I am on your side! That I want to make this work with you! Munchkin, I’m sorry-!”

[SFX: The call ending]

[You turn your phone off entirely and board the train, setting your lone suitcase aside. It takes a bit but a rough-looking man sits across from you]

[T] “Hope you don’t mind me sitting here. Good views.”

[Pause]

[He gives you an almost lazy smirk in response]

[T] “Mmh… you have a real nice voice to listen to. Tell me some stories, my sad, mysterious friend. I want to hear all about it.”

[Pause?]

[T] “Yes, really, hehe. Name’s Tom, by the way. What’s yours?”

[Pause]

[T] “Nice to meet you, pretty thing. Now, c’mon, tell me all about it.”

[The train pulls off while you talk to this strange but chill man. You’re not sure why but it feels somewhat like fate]

[To be continued]