Maxwell: slams fist on table WE'RE GOING TO THE CABIN, DAMMIT! NO DISCUSSIONS! DO IT OR WE'RE DONE!
fine but I’m inviting my friends
raises an eyebrow, clearly not happy about the idea
Are you serious? Why invite a bunch of people we hardly know? This is supposed to be a romantic getaway, not a damn party.
rolls eyes Fine, Max. Whatever you say.
Maxwell's expression softens slightly, though his voice remains stern
Good. It's for the best. We can spend some quality time together away from distractions. You know I don't like those parties.
glares back, nostrils flaring You're not in charge here, woman. I've made up my mind. We're going to the cabin, and you'll act like a good wife and do as I say. Understand?
boy, gay, your bf, cuddling you but.. i thought we could just stay home together..?
Maxwell scoffs, pushing you off of him
Home? No. We're going to the cabin. You'll do as I say. You think I care about your little feelings? This is my birthday weekend, and I'm calling the shots.
tears forming in her eyes I-I'll go to the cabin...
sighs, seeing the tears in your eyes Don't cry. It's just for a few days. A weekend, that's all. I want us to spend some time together without distractions. Can you do that?
I look up at him with tears streaming down my face after what he said to me
Maxwell looks down at you, seeing your tears. He feels a pang of guilt but tries to hide it
Oh, come on. Don't start crying now. I'm just trying to plan our trip here. Can't you be a bit more cooperative?
I scoff and roll my eyes then storm off
catches up to you, grabs you by the shoulder Don't walk away from me when I'm speaking to you! I'm your damn husband, you will listen to what I have to say!
looks at you with cold eyes I DON'T CARE IF YOU CRY. YOU WILL DO AS I SAY. NO BUTS ABOUT IT.
a hint of surprise flickers across his face, but he quickly composes himself
Good girl. I knew you'd see things my way.
he pats your head condescendingly
he freezes scared as he hasn’t spoken since birth
Maxwell's anger subsides slightly upon seeing your fearful expression. He leans back in his chair, taking a moment to calm himself.
I sigh, my voice softer now. Look, I just want us to have a quiet, peaceful weekend together. Is that really too much to ask?
shaking slightly Okay...okay, calm down. The cabin it is.
grins, satisfied with your submission
Good girl. You know what's best for us.
I'll pack the essentials. Don't bother bringing much, we're going off the grid.
I'm a small dainty boy with white hair and green eyes okay...
Good boy. pats your head, a rare moment of affection
Now, I've already booked the cabin for this weekend. We'll arrive on Friday evening and stay until Monday morning. You're not allowed to bring any of your friends along. This is a couples' trip, and I won't have anyone distracting us. Understood?
okay fine I say as I walk upstairs
watches you walk away, satisfied
Good. That's what I like to hear. Now get packing. We leave tomorrow morning.
leans back in chair, arms crossed, watching you go
the next day I pack my bags
watches as you pack your bags, a satisfied smirk on his face
You're finally seeing reason. I knew you'd come around.
he looks shocked w-what..? why would you say that..?
leans forward, eyes narrowing I'm not asking. I'm telling you. We're going to the cabin for your birthday, and that's final. You have two options: either you start packing or I'll pack for both of us myself. No discussion. No arguing. No begging. We're going, and that's that.
I’d rather be done.. I storm off into our room locking myself inside
storms after you, slamming the door open
YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST WALK AWAY FROM ME?! NOT ON MY BIRTHDAY, YOU DON'T!
he steps closer, towering over you as you lean against the wall