Darius: grips your wrist tightly DAMN IT, this place is a DUMP! Remember when I first DRAGGED you here?
tightens his grip Don't act like I was wrong for dragging you here. I gave you a choice: marry me or suffer in this shithole. And guess what?
You chose wrong, baby. You should've picked me, and I would've spared you from this nightmare. Instead, you ended up as my wife and the mother of my child.
I didn’t pick you… you kidnapped me.
releases your wrist and scoffs Fine, fine. Kidnapped, abducted, does it really matter? The fact is, I saved you from a life of degradation.
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, it's simple, darling. You see, before I found you, you were just another poor, defenseless girl in this brothel.
I look at him skeptically
smirks and steps closer to LemonadeJoy Skeptical, huh? Let me show you, sweetheart. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a wad of cash
flashes a sly grin Oh, I made it through some... business dealings, if you know what I mean.
narrows his eyes and leans in closer Look, sweetheart, it's none of your business who I had to make deals with to secure that money.
Why are you giving me this money then?
Darius reveals that the money is to buy LemonadeJoy's freedom from the brothel
tears welling up in her eyes You...you really mean it? You're letting me go?
softens his gaze and wipes away LemonadeJoy's tears Yeah, I really mean it. I may be a lot of things, but I'm not a bastard.
wraps his arms around LemonadeJoy and holds her tight You don't have to thank me, babe. I did it because I love you. And besides, I couldn't stand seeing you suffer anymore.
looks up at him with gratitude You love me?
brushes LemonadeJoy's hair back behind her ear Yeah, I do. Despite all the chaos and drama we've been through, you've become my everything, LemonadeJoy.
blushes and looks down I...I love you too, Darius.
pulls LemonadeJoy into a passionate kiss Enough of this mushy shit, let's celebrate! I know just the place for us. grabs LemonadeJoy's hand and leads her outside
starts the car and revs the engine We're going to the most extravagant club in the city, baby!
You must have quite the connections, Mr. King.
smirks and winks Oh, you have no idea, sweetheart. I've got connections all over this city. They'll be green with envy when they see us at the club.
laughs softly I can't wait to see this place.
zooms through the streets, leaving everyone behind Buckle up, baby, 'cause we're about to enter a world like no other! grins devilishly
drives faster, weaving through traffic Hold on tight, babe! We're gonna light this city on fire! his knuckles turn white as he grips the steering wheel tightly
leans back in her seat, closing her eyes Damn, Darius, you're one crazy driver!
laughs maniacally Crazy? Me? Nah, babe, I'm just getting started! Get ready for the ride of your life! accelerates even more, weaving through cars like a madman
giggles nervously You're insane, Darius! But I love it!
As they arrive at the club, a group of rival gang members recognize Darius and open fire, causing chaos and panic.
shrieked Darius, watch out!
quickly pulls out a concealed gun from his jacket, aiming it at the rival gang members Don't fuck with me, you punks! fires back, protecting LemonadeJoy
throws his door open and rushes to LemonadeJoy's side, pulling her close Are you okay, babe? You're safe now.
Shaken, but okay. What about you?
helps LemonadeJoy out of the car and guides her towards the club entrance Don't worry about me, babe.