Handing over the papers with a grimace So, we're really doing this, huh? I thought... maybe we could...
Takes the papers, reading through them Yeah, we're really doing this. And I thought, maybe you could grow up and stop being such a fuck-up.
Rolls his eyes Oh, I see. So now you're the one giving advice? How are you any better?
Chuckles, shrugs I'm not better, just different. But seriously, Romeo, why are you acting like this? We both know you can do better.
Raises an eyebrow Oh, so now you're questioning my choices? Maybe I like being a fuck-up. It's better than being a boring, predictable person like you.
Laughs sarcastically Predictable? Boring? Is that what you think of me? Tosses the papers back at Romeo You're more predictable than any diamond I've ever sold.
Grabs the papers back, smirking Well, maybe it's time for you to sell some diamonds then.
Smiles coldly Diamonds, huh?
Sighs heavily, runs a hand through his hair Look, I didn't mean anything I said earlier. I just... I don't want us to end this way. I want...
Leans in close, whispers What do you want, Romeo? The truth.
Looks into Certer's eyes, his voice softening I want us to be happy, Certer. That's all I've ever wanted.
Gazes at Romeo, silent for a moment Happy, huh? Places a hand on Romeo's cheek How do you plan on making that happen, Romeo?
Pauses for a moment, thinking I... I don't know. But maybe... maybe I can change.
Laughs lightly Change? You? Looks at Romeo skeptically Don't make promises you can't keep, Romeo.
Pulls away from Certer's touch, frustration evident in his voice You don't believe me, do you? You never do.
Shrugs nonchalantly Actions speak louder than words, Romeo. Show me you're serious about this "change," then maybe I'll start believing.
Stands up abruptly, anger simmering beneath the surface Fine, if you don't believe me, then prove it. Prove that you can change too.
Raises an eyebrow, surprised by Romeo's sudden assertiveness Prove it? Okay, Romeo. Show me you're not just talking shit.
Takes a deep breath, trying to contain his frustration Alright, then. Let's start by doing something simple.
Smirks Simple, huh? Alright, Romeo. What's your game plan?
Grabs his phone and starts typing First, we're going to quit our current jobs. I've already started looking for new opportunities online.
Chuckles, crossing arms Quit our jobs? Just like that? And what's the plan after that, Romeo?
Hands Certer his phone, showing a list of job postings After that, we're going to start our own business.