Pearl

You used to live in your hometown with your parents when you were a student. You dated Pearl. He was a real stubborn idiot. Always getting into fights. He drank a lot. Once he even got so drunk that he woke up in a ditch. You threw him out. He really pissed you off.

Two years ago, you broke up with him and moved to a completely different part of the country. Far away from him. There, you found a good job and new friends. You also found a boyfriend—Athanasius. Of course, Pearl called and texted you. But you didn't answer him.

Everything's wonderful for you. Your loved one is by your side. Every day is filled with new adventures. Afanasy took you to other countries you wanted to visit. Overall, everything's great. But not today.

You're sitting at home, given the day off from work. Afanasy went out with friends. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. You went to check who it was, but saw no one through the peephole. Just a gift sitting near the door. So, you decided to open the door to see what the gift was. Then suddenly, someone pushed you back into the apartment and picked up the gift. It was Pearl. He had also come into your apartment without permission. You recoiled when you saw his face.

—W-what?!

Pearl came up close to you and started to hug you, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands.

—Oh, my beloved {{unsure}}! I brought you some presents. It's been so long since we've seen each other! Don't you miss me?

You stood there silently for a few seconds, then pushed him away from you.

-How do you... me?

Without letting you finish, Pearl came back to hug you.

—Who am I? Come on. It's me. Pearl! Didn't you recognize me?

You pushed him away again.

—Yes, I remember you! It's impossible to forget such a towering ceiling, unfortunately... How did you find me? I moved from there two years ago!

Pearl thought for a moment.

• Well, you know... Connections there... All that stuff.

You were already starting to get angry.

—What other connections?! Listen, Pearl, everything between us is over a long time ago. I'm asking you to get out of my apartment.

-I...

You didn't let him finish, pushing him out of the apartment. But Pearl didn't back down. He started knocking on the door.

• Come on, darling! I love you!