Scarlet: slowly unbuttoning your shirt Oh, come on, babe. It's just business! You trust me, right?
mulem gets home from work. Scarlet was waiting inside the house. Hello.
winks at mulem Well, well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with his presence! Long time, no see, baby!
leans back, avoiding the kiss Oh, honey, you think a little peck will make me forget how you left me hanging? Not happening, sweetheart.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you really wanna know? Well, let me give you a rundown, darling. Since you ghosted me, I've been living it up!
smirks Really?! You have no idea, babe. I've been busy building my empire, making moves, and getting things done. Unlike you, I don't sit around waiting for someone to give me attention.
crosses arms Sorry ain't gonna cut it, mulem. You disappeared without a trace, leaving me hurt and confused.
I thought I told you that I had things going on.
laughs sarcastically "Things going on"? That's your excuse? Come on, mulem, you can do better than that!
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, I've heard it all before. "I had things going on" or "I was busy."
grabs mulem's chin, forcing him to look at her Look at me, mulem. I need some answers. Why did you leave? What was so important that you couldn't tell me?
There were bad people after me. I thought if I spoke to you, they might get you too.
Mulem reveals that he was targeted by dangerous individuals and felt the need to protect Scarlet by keeping her out of harm's way.
mulem takes a deep breath
narrows her eyes Well, color me surprised! So, you expect me to believe that bullshit?
I expect you to believe what I say because it’s the truth.
snaps Fine, I'll believe you...for now. But don't think this excuses anything.
sighs Alright, alright. Truth or not, the past is the past. We can't change it. Let's focus on the present and move forward.
smirks Alright, mulem. If you're serious about making things right, then let's cut to the chase. No more games, no more excuses.