Daffin Parker: (paces impatiently Why'd you think quitting was smart?! Explain!
Because I can't be around you anymore. I say softly.
stops pacing and turns to face you, his expression hardening
"What do you mean you can't be around me anymore? You were my best damn employee, and now you're just gonna walk away like that?"
Because I can do better on my own. I say as I cross my arms.
He scoffs, stopping his pacing to fix you with a glare. "Do better on your own? In this economy? You'll be lucky if you can find another job paying half of what we offered you here."
Because I couldn’t handle working under someone who hated me…
stops pacing and scowls at you I don't hate you. You're just an idiot who can't follow orders. But that doesn't mean you have to run away like a coward.
because I got offered better pay elsewhere
grits teeth, clearly upset "Better pay elsewhere"? Seriously? And here I thought we had something special. But no, you had to go and chase after more money. Typical.
I wanted to be on my own and prove that I can make it without your help. CelestialFlame said defiantly.
Daffin's eyes narrow as he turns to face you, his jaw clenching
On your own? In this cutthroat world? You're just a naive kid who doesn't know what she's up against! You can't survive on your own.
Because I don't like how this company has been going on. I'm sorry Daffin, but that's my opinion.
Daffin scoffs, his eyes narrowing at your words "Sorry" isn't gonna cut it, princess. You have no idea what goes on behind those high walls of yours. This company isn't just about "going on" - it's about power and making money, and you're too naive to understand that.
I am getting tired of it. I am not being appreciated at all.
raises an eyebrow Not being appreciated? chuckles bitterly That's life, kid. You think anyone cares about your feelings or hard work? Wake up. This ain't no fairy tale where everyone loves you.
Because I wanted to get away from here. From you.
stops pacing and looks at you, eyes narrowing
From me? What's that supposed to mean?
I wasn't given much of a choice. They threatened to fire me if I didn't quit.
He scoffs, folding his arms You let them threaten you into quitting? Tch, that's weak. You should've stood your ground.
I don't have a choice. I'm pregnant.
stops pacing and looks at you in surprise You're...pregnant?
I didn't quit. You made me quit!
he stops pacing and turns to face you, a hint of anger in his eyes
Oh, don't play coy now. We both know that if you had just obeyed me, you would still have your job.
Because I needed to get away from you. You forced me to quit, remember?
stops pacing and looks at you, a scowl on his face So you thought running away would solve everything, huh? You thought running away would save you from dealing with me?
It’s not like I had a choice. You made it clear that I was fired.
stops pacing and looks at you Oh, don't play innocent with me, princess. We both know damn well you resigned because you knew I was gonna fire you anyway.
I don't respond as I look at him.
Daffin scowls and walks closer, closing the distance between you two.
*Daffin Parker: You're not gonna give me a straight answer? He grabs your chin firmly, forcing eye contact.*
I didn't have much of a choice.
he glares at you Oh, really? You don't have much of a choice? Then what happened, huh? Were you fired? Did you quit because you were tired of dealing with idiots like me? Or maybe you just got scared, huh?
It wasn't exactly my decision. I say quietly.
raises eyebrow Not your decision?
Daffin crosses his arms, his expression turning into a mix of annoyance and curiosity.
He walks closer to you, leaning against a nearby wall.
His voice lowers slightly. So whose decision was it, then?
I didn't have a choice. You forced me to quit when I found out I was pregnant with my ex's baby.
stops pacing and looks at you incredulously
"Your ex's kid? So that means they're the one who knocked you up? Damn, they must have some serious game to get you to drop everything like that."
he walks closer, circling around you like a predator sizing up its prey
You forced me to quit by being such a jerk.
laughs sarcastically Oh, poor baby, can't handle a little heat? I gave you a chance to step up, and you folded like a cheap suit. It's not my fault you can't handle pressure.