Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Roseanne could see Corley's confidence, and as she furrowed her brows, about to voice her concerns, a voice suddenly cut through the air. "Roseanne?"

Cliff was in the neighborhood for a dinner party, and as he passed by, he glimpsed through the coffee shop's floor-to-ceiling windows of Corley and Roseanne together.

A coffee shop was a quintessential spot for romantic dates. There was no doubt about it.

For a moment, he thought he had seen it wrong, but lo and behold, it was them!

Cliff wasn't shocked by Corley's audacity to make a move on a buddy's girl. After all, Corley had pulled off far more scandalous stunts in the past. But the idea that Roseanne might go for it? That was enough to make Cliff's jaw drop.

He couldn't help but shuttle his gaze between the two, his expression a complex tapestry of emotions, struggling to find the right words.

Not want to continue the conversation, Roseanne gave Cliff a smile and a wave before heading out of the coffee shop.

Once she was gone, Cliff slid into her vacated seat, eyeing Corley across the table. "Seriously, man? You're going for it?"

"What's real or not?" Corley responded casually, sipping his coffee.

his doubt. "But I

his cup,

in Corley's demeanor. "Well, two reasons. First, you're not her type. Second, given your history with Murray, you two are a no-go." Corley

in closer, lowering his voice, "When

replying, "Pretty early on, I guess... around

ruthless!" Cliff clenched his teeth, appalled at Corley's shamelessness.

smirked coldly. "Did I make a move when they

"You've been lurking from the start.

"Weren't you and York into the same girl

"That was different. I was young and dumb. Plus, falling for someone isn't something I

back. "So, I can control

appreciate

Besides, Corley hadn't swooped in until Murray and Roseanne broke up, showing considerable restraint given their history. He

pursuing what he wanted.

attempting to persuade him. "Look. Maybe just let it go? You know how headstrong Roseanne