Episode # 2
Lana's mom finally reached the front of the crowd. She stared hard. When she saw Dimitri, then her jaw dropped.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Dimitri?
Dimitri was shocked to see her too, muttered under his breath.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Mrs Johnson?
Before she could say more, a voice came shouting from behind.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
Hey! Lana! What's going?
Indie shouted, squeezing through the crowd.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
Did you post something? Is there, like a secret flavor today?
She reached the front, still talking and then froze.
her mouth dropped open. When she saw Dimitri too.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
Wait... is that Dimitri?
Lana said nothing. Just stared. Indie turned slowly to Lana.
Dimitri looked around at the crowed, trying to keep his cool. People were still shouting, asking for selfies, filming.
Dimitri suddenly lifted both hands. His voice turned sharp, clear.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Alright! Everyone, calm. Please.
The crowed quieted a little.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
I appreciate the love. Really. It means a lot.
He took a breath, his face serious now.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
so here's what we're gonna do. I'll buy everyone here ice cream...and after that. I'm gone. Deal?
A cheer went up from the crowd.
"YES!"
"FREE ICE CREAM!*
"MR. VEGAS FOREVER!"
Lana, her mom, and Indie just stood there, stunned.
Dimitri turned, scanning the storefront.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Who's the owner of this place?
Lana's Mom raised a hand, smiling.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
That'd be me, Dimitri.
Dimitri gave her a serious look.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
It's Mr. Vegas, ma'am. Please open the store.
He didn't smile. Didn't blink. Lana's mom didn't say anything. She just looked at him at a second. Lana stood there, shocked by his tone.
Lana's mom then quietly reached into her purse, pulled out her keys, and unlocked the door.
The crowd cheered and began pouring into the shop. Lana stepped back, still frozen.
Dimitri turned away, not looking at her. Not even a glance.
The shop was quiet now. The crowd was gone. Even Dimitri had left.
Lana sat at one of the small tables, her apron still on, her hands resting in her lap.
Indie stood by the counter, staring at her phone.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
Okay.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
So... he's like Elon Musk or something. Seriously. He created that global social app, LinkDot. You know...the one with the green icon?
Lana didn't respond. She stared at the floor.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
He's not just rich, Lana.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
He's famous, famous. Like Forbes-cover, TED-talk, private jet famous.
Lana's mom walked in from the back, wiping her hands on a towel.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
It's because he acted smart. Not harder.
She said, with a bit of mocking tone.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
What's that supposed to mean?
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
You heard me.
Her mother said, tossing the towel on the counter.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
what's with the attitude all of a sudden?
Her mother crossed her arms.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Because of you stupidity, Lana.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
Wow. So now that he's rich, I'm the problem?
Her mother stepped forward.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
You think I forgot? You think I don't remember what your choices did to this family?
Lana stood up, her chair scraping.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
You still blame me for Dad's death?
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Yes.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Because of you, I lost my husband. You chose yourself over all of us. You walked away from a good man. A smart man. Miss 'i'll do it my own way. Miss hard work!"
Lana Johnson ( FL)
If you and dad loved Dimitri so much, maybe you both should've married him!
Her mother's face went cold.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
You don't know what I went through, waiting for him to change, man up.
Lana said, her voice rising.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
You didn't see what he was becoming. I was suffocating! I couldn't take it anymore, okay? I'm sorry I embarrassed you all. If I didn't play perfect daughter. But I did what I had to do.
She pulled off her apron and threw it to the floor.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
I need fresh air.
Lana stormed out the door, the bell jingling behind her. Indie looked between the door and Lana's mom.
Indie Khanna ( FL's bbf)
Okay...that escalated.
𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻
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Comments
amtan
it's very good
2025-06-13
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