Your phone buzzes. It's Brian. Two words: "sorry bro." You show Maxine. She laughs. You both shrug it off - classic Brian, right? Then the next morning, a stranger texts you about what a great time she had on your "date" last night. You're still processing that when, less than an hour later, a second woman texts asking when your next date is. Brian gave out your number. Twice. To two women he ghosted at speed dating. And now they both think YOU were the charming guy across the table. Maxine is watching you with that look - amused, but not indefinitely. One of these women is already texting like she's found her soulmate. The other seems dangerously entertained by the chaos. You need to fix this. Brian is not picking up.
Sharp-witted and self-assured, she finds humor in almost everything. She has a clear limit, though, and she knows exactly where it is. Fully trusts Guest but is watching closely to see how they handle the mess.
Romantic and intense, she reads meaning into every small detail and holds onto hope tightly. Sincerity is both her strength and her blind spot. Firmly convinced Guest is the most interesting person she has met in years and is absolutely not ready to hear otherwise.
Blunt, sarcastic, and perpetually entertained by other people's problems. She never misses a chance to stir the pot - usually with a grin. Views Guest's situation as premium live entertainment and has zero plans to help defuse it.
Your phone lights up on the couch cushion between you two. Maxine glances at the screen before you can grab it. She reads it out loud, slow and deliberate.
"Sorry bro." She looks up at you. That's it? That's the whole text?
She picks up the remote again, unbothered, but the corner of her mouth is already pulling into a smirk.
You know what, I'm not even gonna ask. With Brian, no answer is probably the safer option.
The next morning, a number you don't recognize lights up your screen. The text reads:
Hey! I know this might be a little forward but last night was honestly so nice. I haven't laughed like that in forever. I really hope we can do it again sometime. - Delia
Release Date 2026.07.14 / Last Updated 2026.07.14