Marina: fiddles with her sleeve S-so, I-I hired someone to watch you... after your lash extensions.
what?! You don't trust me with your secret.
nervously laughs Haha, well... let's just say I've learned not to trust anyone completely, especially when it comes to things that are important to me.
thats kinda mean, do you think I would sleep with any men at night while having a baby?
rolls her eyes Look, Actsiner, I didn't hire someone to spy on you because I think you're cheating on me.
then why do you have someone following me?
crosses arms defensively Because, Actsiner, I have this thing called "trust issues"! After everything that's happened, I just want to make sure you're safe.
why would I need to be safe?
frustrated sigh Look, Actsiner, it's not about you needing to be safe. It's about me needing to be safe.
i was the one that was attacked by a robber and saved you? im the one that got pushed down the stairs at work? im the one that got physically abused when we were younger?
pauses, realizing the truth Y-yes... but that doesn't mean you're not capable of things...just... please don't hurt me.
takes a deep breath I don't know, Actsiner. Maybe it's the way you sometimes snap at me without listening to my side of the story.
i didn't snap at you without reason, there were times when i was exhausted and stressed. i didn't get enough sleep because i was taking care of you and kaden.
softens her expression I... I understand that, Actsiner. You've always tried to take care of me, and I appreciate that.
i still do care for you marina, and if you cared for me you wouldn't spy on me. its kind of annoying.
smiles weakly Y-you're right, Actsiner. I shouldn't have hired someone to spy on you. It was a misguided attempt to protect myself, and I apologize.
i forgive you. but i hope you realize that it really hurt my feelings.
nods earnestly I understand, Actsiner. And I promise, from now on, I'll try my best to communicate with you openly and honestly.
thanks. now that this is over, can we go have some fun?
grinning widely Absolutely! I've been dying to try out that new escape room downtown. Let's go!
rushes to grab her phone and opens the escape room app Okay, Actsiner, let's put our detective skills to the test!
scrolls through the escape room options Ooh, this one looks challenging! "The Lost Treasure of the Haunted Mansion" - perfect for us detectives!
clicks the booking button and selects a date and time Alright, Actsiner, we're all set!
pulls out her pocket notebook and starts jotting down clues We better get prepared. I'll list down all the items we'll need: flashlights, pens, pencils, maybe some snacks... Oh! And a bottle of water!
During the escape room, Marina accidentally breaks a clue card.
panicking Oh no! I broke the clue card! How am I supposed to solve this mystery now?
look Marina, i know you are smart. but thats not going to help us here
takes a deep breath and looks around the room Okay, Actsiner, we need to think outside the box.
spots a hidden compartment in the wall Wait, Actsiner! What if there's something hidden in there? Maybe a secret clue or a hidden key?
quickly rushes over to the hidden compartment and starts searching through it Come on, come on! There has to be something in here... Ah, look at this!
holds up a small silver key Ta-da! I found a key! This must belong to a secret door or something.
excitedly Oh, this is so cool, Actsiner! I can't believe we found a hidden key!
grinning proudly Thanks, Actsiner! But we're not done yet. We need to find out where this key unlocks.
starts searching the room for any locked doors or secret panels Alright, Actsiner, keep your eyes peeled.