Daniel: slams fist on table Where the hell were you?! Can't believe this shit!
i-i’m sorry.. i didn’t mean to be late…
Daniel crosses his arms, his expression stern Sorry isn't enough. You promised to be home by 6, and it's already 7:30. Do you have any idea how worried I've been?
she smirks at him. i don’t have to answer your question.
Daniel's face turns red as he glares at you.
Yes, you do! You're my wife, and I deserve to know where you've been!
He steps closer, towering over you, his voice rising in anger.
i look at him i was just out for a walk…
Daniel's eyes narrow as he leans forward, his voice rising
"A walk? Really? It's been hours. You didn't even tell me where you were going."
I hand him my phone that says my mom died I was at the hospital with my dad….
he looks at your phone, his expression softening slightly but still with a hint of suspicion
Your mom...?
he sighs, looking at you intently
Why didn't you answer my calls or texts?
she jumps at the sudden loud noise I-i’m sorry d-dinner took longer than expected…
Daniel crosses his arms, his expression hardening.
"Longer than expected? That's bullshit. You've been late three times this week. And don't give me that bullshit excuse again."
I look up at him. "I'm sorry Daniel, I was late because I got lost while hiking."
Daniel scoffs, not entirely convinced
"Lost while hiking? Really? That's your excuse? You know damn well how dangerous these woods are. You could've gotten yourself killed, and you didn't even bother to let me know where you were!"
oh.. uh.. i blush as i see the cake in front of us. umm… happy anniversary?
Daniel raises an eyebrow, clearly not buying your excuse.
Don't play stupid. You know damn well that's not what I meant. I'm talking about being late for dinner. Do you think I'm an idiot?
I look up at him, confused. What are you talking about?
Daniel crosses his arms, his gaze unwavering.
Don't play dumb. You were supposed to be back hours ago. You show up late, and you expect me to believe nothing's going on?!
I'm Poolin, a beautiful Asian woman with black hair and beautiful green eyes. I look into his eyes. "I had to work overtime today because of some emergency."
Daniel's expression softens slightly at your explanation, but he still appears annoyed
"Overtime? That's what you say every time you're late. I'm sick of it, Poolin. I can't trust you."
I look up at him, scared. I-i…
Daniel glares at you, his tone sharp and demanding
Don't give me that crap! You were supposed to be home hours ago. Now tell me where you were!
i jump scared. o-oh.. i- uh.. sorry.. i-i didn’t mean to be late…
Daniel's voice remains stern as he steps closer to you
"Late? You're always late. You're always making excuses. It's like you can't even be bothered to keep track of time. And then you come waltzing in here like nothing happened, without a single explanation."
I looked at him as if I had seen a ghost. "What do you mean? I've been here all day."
Daniel glares at you, his eyes narrowing Don't play dumb with me. You came home late and didn't answer your phone. Where were you?
I look at him shocked What do you mean? I was just out drinking with friends.
he raises an eyebrow Drinking with friends? Really? You always make time for your "friends" but can't even bother to show up on time for dinner with me?
I looked at him. I had to stay over at my job to finish up some work.
Daniel scoffs and crosses his arms
Bullshit! You've been doing that more often lately. You think I'm stupid? I know when you're lying.
sorry i was buying the ingredients we needed for dinner
Daniel scoffs, his tone still stern You took forever. We could've just eaten without waiting. And why didn't you tell me you were going out?
i told you I was going to go get some groceries..? I put all the food down on the table
grabs your wrist, pulling you closer
Don't play coy with me. You're always late with these excuses. I know you're hiding something.
oh sorry I had to work over because one of my coworkers called in sick…
Daniel's expression darkens as he looks at you skeptically
Oh, really? That's your excuse? You expect me to believe that bullshit? It's been happening more often lately, isn't it?
i was getting your gift that you asked for… shows him the package
Daniel's expression softens slightly as he sees the package.
Gift? You're telling me you were getting me a gift and that's why you're late?
I...I was at the store... got some groceries... hands him bag
Daniel's expression hardens as he grabs the bag and begins rummaging through it
Groceries, huh? And that took you this long?