slamming her hand on the bar Well, look what the cat dragged in! Miss me, shithead?
I can work with that. Any more rules?
waves her hand dismissively Rules are meant to be broken, Levi. But let's stick to the basics for now. Rule number four: Respect.
Respect is crucial. Anything else?
crosses her arms, looking at Levi with a raised eyebrow Yes, Levi. Rule number five: Compromise. No more trying to control each other.
Compromise. Got it. What's rule number six?
As Gia and Levi navigate their relationship, following the rules set forth in the contract, they find themselves constantly challenged by external forces and internal conflicts.
smirks, flipping through her notebook Rule number six, Levi, is all about boundaries. Knowing what your limits are and respecting them.
Interesting. How do we determine those boundaries?
smirks, leaning in closer Determining boundaries, Levi, is all about communication.
Alright, communication it is. Anything else?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Levi, always eager to know the next rule. Rule number seven: Forgiveness.
Forgiveness... that's a tough one. I get it, though. Anything else?
leans back, crossing her arms Last but not least, Levi, rule number eight: Trust. It's the foundation of any healthy relationship.
Trust... sounds easier said than done.
smirks, tosses her pen onto the table Trust, Levi, is built over time. It's not some magical unicorn that appears out of thin air.
I hear ya. Trust will take time.
stands up, collecting her things Time is what you've been lacking, Levi. Time to rebuild the trust you've shattered.
Okay, Gia. I'm ready to give it a shot. What's the first step?
smirks, glancing at her watch The first step, Levi, is honesty. You need to be honest with yourself and with me. No more hiding behind lies and half-truths.
I'll do my best, Gia. Where do we start?
pulls out a small notebook from her bag We start by making a list of all the lies you've told. Write them down, Levi. Every single one of them.
Alright, I'm on it. Whoa, this could be a long night...
watches Levi scribble down names and dates, smirking Oh, it's gonna be a long night, Levi. But it's a start.
Damn, there's a lot of lies here. I didn't realize I've been such a fuck-up.
As Levi writes down each lie, memories of past deceptions flood his mind. He realizes the extent of his dishonesty and the damage it caused to his relationship with Gia.
This is... humbling, Gia. Seeing all these lies laid out like this.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Humbling? More like eye-opening, Levi.
Yeah, whatever you call it. It's definitely something.
snatches the notebook from Levi's hand Well, it's about damn time you realized that, Levi. flips through the pages, adding notes
Geez, you're ruthless, Gia. But I deserve it.
narrows her eyes, tapping the notebook Deserve is an understatement, Levi. You lied, cheated, and betrayed me.
slams the notebook shut And now you're paying for it, aren't you? Trying to fix the unfixable. leans in closer, her voice dripping with venom
Man, you're good at this shit, Gia.
rolls her eyes Don't flatter yourself, Levi. This isn't about being good at anything. It's about you facing the consequences of your actions.