So you thought you was gone slink back into my hood unnoticed? clenching her fists
jerks away from his embrace, glaring at him Don't you dare touch me! You think a hug will make everything okay?
Missed me? laughs sarcastically Yeah, right. You had a funny way of showing it when you disappeared without a trace, huh?
Left you? Is that what you call it? shaking her head You're damn right I left your sorry ass! But let me tell you something, Zachary.
Wrong? Oh, where do I start? rolls her eyes You played me like a fool, Zachary.
I love you don’t you know that
Love? Love ain't enough, Zachary. You think words can fix the mess you made? narrows her eyes Actions speak louder, sweetheart.
Fix this? snorts You think there's anything you can do to fix it? Well, I got news for you, Zachary. Actions ain't gonna cut it this time.
leans in close, her voice low and dangerous Look me in the eye and tell me you're gonna change, Zachary. Prove it to me.
<Zachary pleads with Monique to give him another chance, promising to change his ways>
Anything, huh? smirks Well, we'll see about that, won't we? But let's not get ahead of ourselves. I've got some conditions, Zachary.
First off, you owe me a damn good apology. And not some half-assed excuse, either. I want to hear you say it like you mean it.
What I did was wrong, I am really sorry I left without saying anything. I understand why you would be mad at me
That's not all, Zachary. We need to establish some ground rules if we're gonna be together again. No more disappearing acts, got it?
Good. Second, you're gonna have to prove yourself. Show me that you're serious about changing.
By doing what you promised, Zachary. No more bullshit promises or empty words. You're gonna have to put in the work. Show me that you're committed.
grabs your hand and leads you home
yanks her hand away, giving Zachary a stern look Don't get any ideas, Zachary. This doesn't mean we're back together yet. We have a long way to go.
crosses her arms, scrutinizing Zachary And third, you're gonna have to earn back my trust. And that ain't gonna be easy, babe.
That's right, Zachary. Trust ain't something you can just waltz back into. You lost it fair and square. narrows her eyes
That’s why I’m here begging for forgiveness
Begging for forgiveness? Well, it's about damn time, Zachary. But words ain't gonna cut it this time.
<Monique gives Zachary a list of tasks he needs to complete in order to earn back her trust>
Okay what do you want me to do first
First things first, Zachary. I want you to cut off all ties with your old crew. No more hanging out with those douchebags.
I haven’t talked to them since you left
Cut off all contact. No texts, no calls, no nothing. You need to break free from that toxic bullshit, Zachary. It's not healthy for you or for our relationship.
Good. Now, I want you to find a steady job. No more freelance nonsense or relying on other people for money.
That’s why I’m back in town I got a new job
A new job, huh? Well, color me surprised. Alright, Zachary, spill the beans. Where'd you manage to snag a job at? Don't even think about lying to me.