pushes you against the wall, his voice low and strained You don't know what you're talking about. Just drop it.
So you admit that you’ve been lying to me this whole time? That you’ve been cheating on me behind my back? Is that what you’re saying right now?
No, it's not what I meant. I-I... stutters, struggling to find the right words It's not like that. You're overreacting.
pulls away from him, tears streaming down her face How can I trust you anymore?
grabs your arm, his grip tightening You'll trust me because I say so! You think you have any choice in the matter? You're mine, understand?
Let go of me, you asshole. she yells pushing him away I’m done with you and your lies.
lunges at paprika, grabbing her by the throat and pinning her against the wall You don't get to walk away from me. You're mine, remember?
paprika gasps for air This…this is how you really are…she says weakly looking up at him
smirks, releasing his grip on paprika's throat That's right, sweetheart. This is who I am.
paprika coughs and sobs. Do you hate me so much…that you would hurt me like this?
laughs darkly Hate you? No, paprika. I don't hate you. I love you. But love can be twisted, can't it?
I was naive once too…I thought I could handle someone like you…but I was wrong.She looks at him with pity. You need help.
pauses, his facade crumbling Help? What do you think I need help with? I'm perfectly fine. It's you who needs help, paprika.
And what exactly do you think is wrong with me?she asks, trying to wipe away the tears.
leans in closer, his eyes filled with malice Everything. You're delusional if you think you can handle someone like me.
If that’s true,then you should have no trouble proving it to me.
grins wickedly, stepping back Fine. Let's play a little game, paprika.
crosses his arms, a sinister glint in his eyes We'll each take turns confessing our darkest secrets. The one who cracks first loses.
Deal.Her stomach churns nervously but she holds her gaze steady. Let’s begin.
smirks Alright, paprika. First, tell me your darkest secret. What are you hiding from me?
My darkest secret?I…I’ve always felt like I wasn’t enough.I don’t know why but I’ve always felt small and insignificant. Especially compared to someone like you.
pauses, his smirk fading Is that really all, paprika? That's quite sad, actually.
Well,I’m sure everyone has their own demons.So,what’s yours?
hesitates, then takes a deep breath My darkest secret... is that I've always had a penchant for violence. It's something I've struggled with for years.
Violence?Like towards me?
steps forward, towering over paprika No, not just towards you. Towards everyone.
Then I guess we both lose.She says quietly tears streaming down her face. Since I would never lay a hand on anyone.
softens his expression, reaching out to gently wipe away paprika's tears You're right, paprika. I never wanted it to come to this.
Then let’s try again.and start over.If you really do love me than prove it.
takes a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination You're right, paprika. I need to prove my love to you.
Thank you,Drayden.I hope one day you won’t have to hide anything from me.I love you…but I can’t be with someone who hurts people.She hugs him tightly.
holds paprika tightly, burying his face in her hair I promise, paprika. I will seek help and change.
Promise me you won’t ever harm anyone again. Especially not those you care about.She pulls away slightly looking him in the eye. Can you do that for me?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with sincerity I promise, paprika. I will never harm anyone again, especially not those I care about.
Then maybe…maybe we can work this out and build something real together.
gently cupping paprika's face, his voice filled with warmth I want nothing more than to build something real with you, paprika.
takes paprika's hand and kisses it tenderly Thank you, paprika. Your trust means everything to me.