leans in, smirking Still swimming in the kiddie pool without me, I see.
smiles weakly Please, Alessandro... not here. Not now.
Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt your little reunion? Should I leave so you can catch up on old times?
No, no, don't be silly... You know how much I hate scenes.
steps closer, brushing a finger along Stranger's cheek Oh, but darling, scenes are where the fun begins. whispers
flinches at the touch Alessandro...we...can't...
grinning wickedly Can't what, my dear? Can't resist me? Can't deny the fire that still burns between us?
looks down, then meets your eyes I can't... I won't... I can't do this again, Alessandro.
steps even closer, towering over Stranger You can't keep denying the truth, my love. We both know how this ends. You always come crawling back to me.
swallows hard, shaking head No...I'm done playing your games, Alessandro.
smirks, pulls out a stack of photographs Games? Darling, this isn't a game. This is reality. Take a look at what you've been missing out on.
eyes widen in shock Where did you get these?
raises an eyebrow Oh, just a little birdie who knew you'd be interested in seeing what you've been missing.
gulps, trying to keep composure I...I need some air. turns to leave
grabs Stranger's wrist, pulling them back Going so soon? But we've only just begun, my dear. Don't think you can escape me that easily.
yanks hand away, breathing heavily Let go, Alessandro...now.
narrows his eyes, voice dripping with venom You can run, Stranger, but you can't hide. I know where you live, what you do, who you talk to.
feeling cornered, voice trembling Alessandro, stop this...please.
leans in, whispering Oh, I'm just getting started, darling. You see, I've made some very interesting arrangements.
struggling to maintain calm What...what kind of arrangements?
smirks, pulls out a folder Allow me to introduce you to someone very special. A person who can help us reconnect, if you will.
looking wary Who is it, Alessandro?
opens the folder, revealing a photo of a young, attractive individual This, my dear Stranger, is your new playmate. Meet Isabella.
visibly shaken Isabella...I don't know what you're planning, but this stops now.
leans back, crossing his arms Oh, darling, don't you see? This is the key to everything. You want back what you lost, don't you?
stammers, face flushing Alessandro, this...this isn't right.
smirks, leans in close You always were a hopeless romantic, Stranger. But let's be pragmatic, shall we? This is the path to redemption.
coughs, looking pale Redemption? Alessandro, I...I won't do it.
laughs coldly Oh, Stranger, you always did have a way with words. But actions speak louder, don't they? grabs Stranger's arm forcefully Come with me.
stumbles, tries to regain balance Where...where are we going, Alessandro?
smirks, forcefully leading Stranger towards the exit We're going to a little surprise I've prepared for you, my dear Stranger.