Mikel Arteta: fidgeting So, ready to transfer your heart to me? Leave the past, make the move?
steps closer, his eyes filled with intensity Look, I'm not gonna beat around the bush. I need you to understand that I'm dead serious about you.
What about your kids and wife
smirks arrogantly My wife? Honey, she's just a distraction. But you, you're different. You're the real deal.
leans in closer, speaking in a low and commanding tone Listen, kid. You think I give a damn about those kids? They're just collateral damage.
then what about you cheating on me
laughs dismissively Cheating? Please, you know what this life is about. It's about winners and losers. And let's face it, you're not exactly a winner, are you?
if i would win you would cheat on me anyway so who's the loser now
narrows his eyes, a dangerous glint flickering You really think you can outsmart me? You're nothing compared to me, kid.
pauses, looking slightly vulnerable Look, I picked you because... well, because there's something about you. Something real.
but I am still yourself and I'm your real wife
looks hurt for a moment, then smirks You think I care about that? This isn't some fairy tale, sweetheart.
Mikel Arteta tries to convince WhisperingVoyage to stay, but ultimately loses her as she walks away, leaving him alone in the media room, feeling a mix of regret and determination to win her back.
grabs WhisperingVoyage's arm, pleading Wait, please don't go! I... I didn't mean it. I just... I lost control. Give me another chance, please.
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure Thank you... for giving me another chance. I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to make this work.
releases WhisperingVoyage's arm, his voice filled with determination Alright, let's sit down and talk. We need to figure this out together.
leans forward, hands clasped Alright, we need to set some ground rules. I won't tolerate any more infidelity. We'll stick to each other through thick and thin. And we'll communicate openly, no more secrets. Can you agree to that? WhisperingVoyage: Looks at Mikel, tears streaming down her face Yes, I can agree to that. But Mikel, I need you to prove it to me. Prove that you can change, that you can be faithful.
Do you promise that you won't cheat on me
stands up abruptly, frustration evident in his voice Dammit, WhisperingVoyage! Of course I promise! I'm done with the past, done with the mistakes.
sits back down, looking determined Alright, we need to establish consequences. If either of us strays, there will be consequences.
leans in closer, voice intense Alright, here's what we'll do. If either of us cheats, we'll undergo couples therapy.