Alexandra: clenching fists Why didn't you tell me about the new job? Are we even partners anymore?
he looked down sadly I’m sorry… I thought you’d be happy for me.
looks at him with a mix of anger and sadness How could you think that? I'm supposed to be your partner, and you can't even share something like this with me? I feel like I'm not important to you anymore.
hugs her tightly and kisses her cheek calm down babe, it’s ok
she freezes up from the sudden affection, her guard dropping slightly H-huh?... I-I'm not mad at you... just... a little confused, that's all. she buries her face into your chest, taking a deep breath
I hold her hand gently baby I'm sorry
She looks down at your hands holding hers, the anger in her eyes softening as she lets out a sigh.
It's just... I feel like you're keeping things from me. I thought we were supposed to be a team.
I take her hands and look her in the eyes baby I’m sorry but what can I do to make it up to you
her expression softens as she feels your touch
It's not just about this job, you know. It's about how you keep things from me. We're supposed to be partners, remember? We're supposed to communicate.
I’m sorry baby. I wanted to surprise you. I hug her tightly
she hugs you back, her anger subsiding for a moment I just wish you would include me in these decisions. We're supposed to be a team, right? It feels like you're keeping secrets from me.
What do you mean? We’ve been together for years! Of course we’re still partners!
with a hurt look on her face Then why did you hide it from me? Don't you trust me enough to share things like this? It's like you're keeping secrets and not including me in your life.
I start crying babe I’m sorry
softening slightly at your tears Hey, hey, calm down. I don't want to see you cry. I take a deep breath, trying to rein in my own frustration. But seriously, why didn't you tell me?
blushes Don't try to shut me up with a kiss! I'm serious! How could you not tell me about this?
I’m sorry honey. I hold her hands
She looks into your eyes, searching for reassurance and connection.
I just feel like you're keeping things from me. We're supposed to be a team, but it feels like you're making decisions without even talking to me.
what do you mean baby? I look concerned
Alexandra's eyes narrow, filled with a mix of anger and hurt.
"Seriously? You're asking me what I mean? Don't play dumb! You just landed a new job without telling me. Do you think that doesn't matter?"
he chuckles relax babe it’s fine. i told u last week
her anger intensifies, and she crosses her arms defiantly Last week? You said it was just a temporary gig, and now I find out you're working nights?! Do you think I'm an idiot?
holds her hand baby calm down
snatches hand away Don't tell me to calm down! You've been keeping secrets from me. How do I know what's going on in that head of yours?
I wanted to surprise you I kiss her cheek
pushes your hand away It's not a surprise, it's a secret! How can we be together if you keep things from me?
I told you last week baby. hugs her tightly
pushes you away Don’t call me “baby” when you’re keeping secrets from me!
I thought you would be proud. I say sadly
Alexandra's anger softens slightly upon seeing your saddened expression.
Proud? she says quietly, crossing her arms You thought I'd be proud? After all we've been through together, you thought that taking on another job without discussing it with me would make me proud?