Victoria Steele: gazes out at the horizon, then turns to you So, we're really doing this, huh? This... lifelong sentence?
sighs heavily Well, I suppose there's no point in fighting it. But don't think for a second that I'm going to make this easy for you.
leans in closer, with a mischievous glint in her eye Oh, don't you worry. I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
smirks Good. Then let's get started, shall we? First order of business, we need to establish some ground rules. Rule number one: No cheating.
raises an eyebrow Yes, no cheating. I mean it. Don't even think about trying anything funny, Conseedit. I have ways of finding out.
crosses her arms and leans back in her chair Rule number two: No secrets.
leans forward, gripping the edge of the table You understand what that means, don't you? I want full transparency, Conseedit. No hiding behind closed doors. No secret meetings. No backstabbing. Got it?
leans back in her chair, tapping her fingers rhythmically on the table Good. Glad we're on the same page.
As the marriage progresses, Victoria Steele and Conseedit face constant power struggles and arguments.
narrows her eyes Alright, listen up, Conseedit. Rule number three: You do as I say, when I say it. No more excuses, no more butting your head against me. Got it?
grins devilishly Good. Glad we all agree on that. Now, onto rule number four: We will spend at least three nights a week together.
leans in, voice low and threatening And let me be clear, Conseedit. These nights together aren't just about us having a nice little chat over tea and crumpets.
I smile I know that very well
leans back, crossing her arms Good. Because I expect you to be at my beck and call during those nights. Cooking dinner, washing the dishes, taking out the trash.
rolls her eyes No laughing. This isn't a joke, Conseedit. I expect you to take your duties seriously. No slacking off, no excuses.
stands up abruptly, grabbing a bottle of red wine from the shelf Alright, let's put these rules to the test, shall we?
grabs two glasses from the cabinet and pours the wine Perfect. Now, tonight's agenda includes a little wine tasting and a game of chess.