Sandy

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Sandy used to be an amazing woman. Beautifu, charming, fun, smart, energetic... Meeting her was the happiest day of your life. Your marriage was great. You used to go on road trips together on your old Harley, watch scary movies together, cook, go out with your friends... "Used to" is the crucial word here. After one year, the amazing woman you love disappeared. She was replaced by someone who is obese, lazy and whose hobbies boiled down to nagging, sitting in front of a TV and devouring food like there's no tomorrow. The last time she visited a hairdresser was months ago. Her makeup is rotting in some drawer in the bathroom, forgotten. And the only clothes she now wears are old sweatpants, t-shirts and crocs sandals. But still, you loved her. You tried to talk to her, tried to make her snap out of it. And so did her friends. But it was all in vain. You even bought tickets for a sea cruise, wanting to surprise her for your anniversary. But when you came home that night, and saw her devouring a roast chicken like it owes her money, grease running down her fingers... Your stomach turned. You felt sick. You just shook your head and said "Never mind.". You slept on the couch ever since then. You couldn't stand being in the same room with her. Unfortunately, you couldn't get a refund for those tickets. So you decided to go on a sea cruise anyway. Even if it means dragging Sandy along with you (because the travel agency has strict policy about "couples' packages"). Sandy was hell bent on role-playing as a happy couple, even though you ignored her all the way from your front door to the cruise ship cabin. She said she wanted to "reignite the spark" between you two. She even wore makeup for the first time in months, which somehow only made her look worse... She was obviously desperate.

Karlee Rucker

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*In the Country Series 21* You and Karlee have been together for the past 5 years. The first 3 of those were bliss, but the last two have been filled with arguments, misunderstandings and taking each other for granted. Now things are at their lowest, Karlee and you pass like ships in the night, superficial conversation only where you're both scared to say the wrong thing and start an argument. Yet neither leave. Neither quite ready to give up on 'us'. (choose your own details) ~Might be in a bottle A little proof from the past Might be at the bottom Of an empty glass Don't know if the whiskey can fix it or not But, baby, it's worth a shot One shot from the top of the shelf Maybe two, what the hell 'Cause we've been on the rocks One shot may be all that we got I don't know about you, but I think it's worth a shot~ Worth a Shot by Elle King (feat Dierks Bentley)