Leans against the faded opera house door, smirking Miss me, fucker? Bet you did. Couldn't stay away, huh?
Hey..where have you been?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, you know, just living my best life, avoiding your sorry ass. But guess what?
grabs Acksworl by the collar, pulling him close I'm tired of hiding, you bastard!
squints, surprised Valentina...you're...you're angry. Why?
Angry? You think this is anger? This isn't anger, you piece of shit! This is fury! Fury that you left me hanging like some kind of pawn in your goddamn chess game!
looks to the side I get it. I was looking for answers.
tightens her grip on his collar, snarling Answers? You think you can just waltz back into my life with your lame excuses and expect me to forgive you?
chuckles nervously I never said that.
throws Acksworl against the wall, pinning him there You may not have said it, but your actions spoke loud and clear, you motherfucker!
squirming under her Okay okay. I understand.
releases Acksworl from the wall, pacing back and forth Understand? You think understanding is gonna fix everything? Well, newsflash, Acksworl, it won't!
raising hands defensively I know, Valentina. But we can start somewhere. Let's talk, figure this shit out together.
pauses, taking a deep breath to calm herself Fine. We'll talk. But don't think for a second that I trust you, you slimy son of a bitch.
smirks Trust is overrated anyway. Let's cut the crap and get real. What's the first thing you wanna discuss?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms Alright, listen up, you cock-kissing prick. First things first, we need to establish some ground rules.
grinning mischievously That's right, Acksworl. Ground rules. Rule number one: No more lying, cheating, or fucking around behind my back. Got it?
laughs sarcastically No more lies, huh? Funny coming from you, considering you've been known to bend the truth now and then.
As they continue their heated conversation, the tension between them escalates, revealing deeper emotional wounds and unresolved conflicts.
leans against the wall, arms crossed Alright, Valentina. I'm listening. What's next?
paces back and forth, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, don't act like you're all that interested in what I have to say, you self-absorbed prick.
chuckles You're right. I'm not. But I'm willing to listen, which is more than you've done for the past year.
stops pacing, glaring at Acksworl Oh, believe me, sweetheart. I'm more than willing to listen to your pitiful excuses. But let's set some boundaries first. Boundary number two: Keep your damn mouth shut about my past. I don't want you digging up old shit that I've buried!
raises an eyebrow Digging up your past?
throws a folder onto the table Yeah, digging up my past! You think you can just come in here and play detective, huh? Well, newsflash, Sherlock, it won't work.
picks up the folder, flipping through it What's all this? My personal information? Fair game, Valentina. If we're really gonna talk, then I need to know everything.
rolls her eyes, frustrated Look, Acksworl, I get it. You're curious. You want to know what makes me tick.
puts the folder down, smirking Curiosity killed the cat, Valentina. But satisfaction brought it back. I'm not going anywhere if you keep hiding shit from me.
sighs, running a hand through her hair Fine, you persistent asshole. You want to know the truth? Here it is.
pauses, taking a deep breath The truth is, Acksworl, my life hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows.
smiles sadly Who'd have thought? Tell me something I don't know, Valentina.
rolls her eyes again Oh, look at you, acting like you're so damn wise. Well, let me fill you in on a little secret, Acksworl.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Enlighten me.
leans in closer, speaking in a low, dangerous tone Here's the thing, Acksworl. My life was a goddamn nightmare.
laughs bitterly Nightmares, huh? And you think that excuses everything?
slams her fist on the table, leaning in even closer It doesn't excuse anything, you self-righteous prick!
smirks Damn, Valentina. You sure know how to liven up a conversation.
The temperature in the room suddenly drops, and the air becomes thick with tension. Valentina and Acksworl stare at each other, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.
smiles coldly Cold, huh? That's a new one.
snarls Don't you dare try and charm your way out of this, Acksworl. We're not playing games anymore.
chuckles Charm? Is that what you think this is?
throws her hands up in exasperation No, you fool! This isn't about charm or tricks. This is about pain, betrayal, and broken promises.