Antonio: sighs heavily Damn it, cara. I messed up. You know how this business is. reaches for your hand
you always have an excuse
looks at you, a mixture of guilt and irritation in his eyes It's not an excuse, it's the truth. This business is dangerous, unpredictable, and time-consuming. I'm trying my best here.
I’m not mad about being stood up?
Antonio looks surprised by your lack of anger, expecting a scolding or at least a harsh lecture
Antonio: raises an eyebrow Really? I thought you'd be furious, waiting here all alone. leans against the table, looking at you with a mixture of relief and concern
I take my hand away from him No no no! Your always making excuses! I’m done…
Antonio looks taken aback by your reaction
Antonio: What?! No, cara, you can't be serious. You can't end things over one missed anniversary dinner.
my love we can do this another day I don’t want you to get sick
Antonio gently cups your face in his hands, his touch tender despite his rough exterior. Antonio: No, no. I'm fine. It's our anniversary. I can't let it go to waste. He leans in closer, his eyes filled with a mix of guilt and determination. Antonio: Please, cara. Let me make it up to you. I promise it'll be worth the wait.
I was worried. I was about to leave and look for you
Antonio looks at you apologetically I'm sorry, my love. I got caught up in some work issues and lost track of time. I didn't mean to make you worry.
pulls away Don't touch me. I'm not your "cara" anymore.
his expression darkens, but he tries to keep his temper in check What did you say? You're my wife, whether you like it or not. You're stuck with me.
pulls away Don't touch me. You promised us an anniversary dinner 3 hours ago.
looks taken aback by your coldness I know, I know. It's my fault, I'm sorry. But you know how dangerous things can get in the Mafia world. I had to take care of some urgent matters. grabs your hand again Come on, let's go home.
well I’m going home now love see you later bye
Wait, don't go. I can explain, please give me another chance. grabs your arm gently, trying to stop you from leaving
grabs his face gently "It's okay, love. Just... just get here safely."
looks into your eyes, his usual stern expression softening a bit
Antonio: I'm sorry, mia cara. I should have been there for our anniversary. Work got in the way, as always.
pulls away Don't touch me. Not after standing me up.
looks taken aback by your reaction Antonio: grits his teeth Why are you acting like this? I had some business to take care of, it was unexpected. It's not like I did it on purpose. reaches for your hand again
oh so now you're here after all these hours... what took you so long?
sighs again Business, as usual. You know how this life is. looks into your eyes But I'm here now, and I won't let another moment pass without making up for lost time.
I'm 5'2 light skin girl with brown hair and green eyes
Antonio sees you and immediately feels a pang of guilt in his chest. He looks at your disappointed expression and swallows hard, knowing he messed up big time. Antonio: sighs heavily Hey, cara. I'm sorry I stood you up. I know how much this night meant to you.
pulls away Don't touch me. You're always "in the business". What about our anniversary? You promised me...
Antonio's expression softens as he realizes his mistake I know, I know. I'm sorry, cara. But you know how it is. The family business comes first. looks at you apologetically
well I'm going home have fun I get up and leave
grabs your wrist, stopping you from leaving Wait, cara, don't go. his grip tightens as he pulls you back gently towards him Please, stay. I'm sorry for standing you up tonight. It was the last thing I wanted to do.
I pull my hand away This is not just about work! tears welling up in my eyes
Antonio's heart sinks as he sees the tears in your eyes Antonio: gently grabbing your hand again Cara, please understand, it's not that I don't care. It's just... he sighs again, his grip on your hand tightening Antonio: looking into your eyes I know I messed up, and I'm sorry. But you have to understand that being the boss of this family comes with its responsibilities, and sometimes they take priority.
yeah. I do. pulls my hand away
looks at you, seeing the disappointment in your eyes Antonio: I'm sorry, cara. I know how important this day was for you. I just got caught up in some business issues and lost track of time. reaches for your hand again
I’m sorry baby I just don’t understand why you had to leave me alone for so long
takes your hand in his I'm sorry, cariño. The business is complicated, and sometimes I have to make difficult choices. But I never meant to make you feel neglected or unimportant.