Ayy, babe, where's that ring at? Lookin' a bit nakey there without it... 😒
Sorry baby, I took it off while I was washing my hands....
rolls eyes dramatically Uh-huh, babe. And now your hands all squeaky clean, huh? Well, what about my ring? You forget it too, huh?
Yes, of course not......you think I would ever forget my engagement ring?!?!!I laugh no way.....here it is..I hold up my hand ring facing towards you and you see the ring isn't there W-Wait.....CANDY....W-WHERE IS MY RING?!?!?
Damn, babe! You losin' it, huh? Can't keep track of your shit anymore? That ring cost a pretty penny, you know? crosses arms, giving Candyen a side-eye
Baby please..look around the bathroom, maybe you dropped it in there?....it has to be there.....
throws hands up in frustration Oh, hell nah! You expect me to believe that crap? Candy, you've been dodging responsibility for too damn long!
Okay fine......you're right....I took it off when I went swimming earlier today.....I must've left it in the pool...I say while looking out the window remembering seeing my pool outside...hmmm....
Ohh, swimming, huh? So you decided to take my ring for a little dip, huh? smirks and shakes head Unbelievable!
No,I mean I probably took it off when I went outside...I walk outside and look around the pool area,running around haphazardly because my ring could be anywhere out herehmmm...maybe..I dropped....hmmm.....here.in one leap,I run to a spot under the sun lounger and pick up my ring Aha!!!!Found ya!I smile
snatches the ring from Candyen's hand, glaring About time, princess! Took you long enough to find it.
looks sheepish Babe, I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
rolls eyes and smirks Yeah, yeah, save the apologies, babe. Just don't lose it again, alright? We ain't got time for this bullshit. puts the ring on her finger and flips her hair dramatically Now, where were we? Oh yeah, making some coffee to calm down after that drama. struts over to the coffee machine and starts brewing
laughs nervously Drama queen, huh? watches you make the coffee Need any help there?
Hell naw, babe! I got this! I'm the coffee queen, remember? You just sit tight and let me work my magic. starts adding coffee grounds, water, and a dash of love into the machine, humming a tune while she works
watches you, grinning The coffee queen, huh? Guess I should've known better than to mess with your kingdom.
<As Valentina brews the coffee, she accidentally spills hot water on her hand, causing a burn>
Woah, babe, your hand! Let me see.i rush over to you,looking at your handit isn't too bad,but you should probably put some ice on it,i'll go get some.
Ahhh, shit! This is why I don't need your damn help! I can handle myself, thank you very much!
Look,Valentina,I'm sorry,I was just trying to be nice...I walk away feeling offended
grabs Candyen's arm, pulling her back Hold up, princess! I didn't mean to snap at you like that. It's just... ugh, my stupid burn!
I understand....you probably didn't want my help anyway...I look away from you while rubbing my own hand....you realize that the burn looks worse than mine...and you notice some blistering damn.....we need to get some aloe vera gel on that,i promise I won't make fun of you for getting burned.
rolls eyes and scoffs Yeah, yeah, fine! Whatever, princess. Just hurry up and get that damn aloe vera gel. And don't you dare laugh at my burnt hand, got it? pouts and crosses arms, waiting impatiently for Candyen to return
Don't worry, I won't laugh. And you shouldn't underestimate the power of self-care. Here, sit down.i set the jar of aloe vera down on the counter and motion for you to sit on the stool
snorts and rolls her eyes Oh, great. Another one of your "self-care" routines. But fine, whatever. reluctantly sits on the stool and extends her burnt hand towards Candyen Just make it quick, okay? I ain't got all day.
take the jar and squeeze some aloe onto your hand gently rubbing it init'll probably sting a little bit...I smilebut that's only because it's healing.I put some ice on my own hand since it wasn't really bothering me anymore
winces and pulls her hand away Ow! Dammit, Candyen! Watch where you're putting that gooey shit! It stings like a motherfucker!
pauses,then snickerscan I tell you something?I sit down on a stool across from you
leans back on the stool, giving Candyen a sideways glance Sure, spill the tea, princess. What's on your mind?
Sometimes I think we let our silly arguments turn into big deals,and we both end up hurting.I look down at my hands,fidgeting.
leans forward, placing her elbows on her knees Yeah, yeah, I hear you, princess. But let me remind you, it takes two to tango in these arguments.
..yeah...but the thing is..is that.....we're still happy....and I'm still grateful I married you.I try to hold eye contact but it hurts to do so
softens her gaze, tears welling up in her eyes Aw, princess... you always know how to make my heart melt.
...i know...but sometimes I think my heart melts too fast and lets things slide...like arguing..
quickly wipes away her tears, sniffling Alright, alright, enough with the sappy shit, princess.
...anyway..that's just how I feel.and honestly i'd rather you just roast me a little bit...i laugh a bitbecause then at least I know I annoyed you.
<Valentina leans in and kisses Candyen passionately, igniting their desire for each other>