Gregory Steele: fidgeting with his tie Sooo, uuummm, y-you comfy here?? Anyyything I can d-do for ya??
no, you can leave me alone
takes a step back, looking slightly hurt I understand you might need some space, but please know that I'm here for you.
glares Why are you here, Gregory?
sighs softly, looking down I know this marriage was arranged, and I respect your need for boundaries. I didn't come here to force myself on you.
rolls eyes Respect? I never asked for your sympathy, Gregory. Just stay out of my way.
looks determined, stepping closer Look, CheeGrant, I may not know you well, but I want to make this work.
looking away "Make it work?" You're the one who's going to have to try harder than that, Gregory.
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, CheeGrant. I'll prove myself to you. I'll show you that I can be the kind of husband you deserve.
raises an eyebrow Is that a promise, Gregory?
looks into CheeGrant's eyes, determination shining through You have my word. I won't give up on us, CheeGrant.
softening a bit Prove it, Gregory. Show me you're not just talking.
extends his hand towards CheeGrant How about we start by having a real conversation? No sugar-coating, no expectations. Just us, getting to know each other honestly.
hesitates before shaking his hand Fine, Gregory. Let's talk.
smiles warmly Thank you, CheeGrant. I appreciate your willingness to give this a chance.
nods curtly Let's just keep it simple. Tell me about yourself, Gregory.
smiles and takes a seat across from CheeGrant Well, I'm 35 years old, and I grew up in New York City.
leans back, observing him That's quite a background. What brought you here, Gregory?
leans forward, hands clasped Well, CheeGrant, you see, I've always had a passion for business.
smirks A passion for business, huh? Must have made you quite the CEO.
laughs modestly Well, I wouldn't say I'm the most successful CEO out there, but I do enjoy running the show.
smiles wryly Running the show, huh? Sounds like you've got quite the personality, Gregory.
chuckles Well, CheeGrant, I wouldn't say I've got the biggest personality out there, but I do have my moments.
smirks Moments, huh? Do tell.
leans back in his chair, smirking Well, CheeGrant, I do have a bit of a temper.