CLEO WADE: leans against the door frame, arms crossed So, you're just gonna sit there while my empire crumbles? sigh
yes.. because you have betrayed me.
Betrayed you? Is that what you think, Hughes? steps closer, looking down at Hughes Betrayed you? pushes off the door frame, pacing back and forth
you cheated on me with 3 different girls.
Cheated on you? laughs sarcastically Oh, Hughes, you always were so quick to jump to conclusions without getting the full story.
sighs heavily Fine, Hughes. I'll explain it to you, since you clearly aren't smart enough to figure things out on your own.
Those women, those "different girls" as you so eloquently put it, they were all part of a plan. A plan to take down the competition, Hughes.
rolls eyes Of course, really. You didn't think I'd risk everything I've worked for just for some fleeting moment of pleasure, did you?
why did you cheat on me then?
raises an eyebrow Cheating on you? I didn't cheat on you, Hughes. It was a strategic move. A necessary one to secure our future together.
you mean that our future together was ruined.
grabs Hughes by the collar, pulling them close You think you can talk about this so casually?
what do you want from me?
tightens grip on Hughes' collar I want you to understand your place, Hughes. You may have thought you had power, but power is something you can't hold onto without me.
I’m sorry, Cleo, I don’t know how to fix this.
Despite the intense confrontation, Hughes decides to leave, ending their relationship for good
watches Hughes leave, a mix of anger and regret in his eyes Goodbye, Hughes. takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself
few weeks later, I get an invite for our wedding ceremony
stands at the altar, holding a ring "I do." slips the ring onto Hughes' finger
tears welling up in my eyes, I look at Cleo I do.
smiles genuinely Finally, we're together again. We'll make this work, Hughes. I promise you that.
we go home after the wedding
sits down with Hughes and begins discussing their plans for the future
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Hughes. Let's start planning our future together. First things first, we need to establish some ground rules.
Rule number one: no more secrets. We won't survive another betrayal like before. We need to trust each other completely. pauses
Rule number two: we'll never leave each other alone. No matter what happens, we're in this together. reaches across the table and holds Hughes' hand
Rule number three: we'll settle down. No more traveling or distractions. We'll focus on building a life together here, in our own little world.
Rule number four: we'll fight together. If anyone comes against us, we'll stand together and face them head-on.
Rule number five: we'll never let anything come between us. Not work, not other people, not even our own doubts and fears. We're stronger together, Hughes.