Derek: blocks the doorway Really? Off-white nails? You think that’s a good look?
sighs shaking my head why are you here Derek.. we settled this..
walks closer, a menacing glare in his eyes We didn’t settle anything. You think you can just walk away from me after everything we’ve been through?
I rolled my eyes. "It's not about looks, it's about maintenance."
He steps closer, a smirk on his face. Maintenance? So you’re telling me you can’t even take care of yourself properly. No wonder I left you.
I look at him What does this have to do with anything?
leans against the doorframe It’s a matter of respect, Crystal. You can’t just go around looking like that and expect people to take you seriously.
I don't care what color my nail polish is... it's not like it's real nails... I say softly, looking away.
steps closer, towering over you Oh really? Then why bother having fake nails at all?
looks at my nails I've always had them like this..? why do you care now?
steps closer, towering over you Because it’s not a good look. You need to take care of yourself better than that. Don’t you want to look nice for me?
"It's just nail polish..." I trail off, confused.
he steps closer, towering over you
"It's not just about the nail polish. It's about your entire attitude. You think you can just do whatever you want, and I'll just sit back and take it?"
I'm just trying something new... looks at him shyly
looks at you with a mix of annoyance and curiosity Trying something new? Or just trying to make me jealous?
my eyes widen and I hold my breath, staying quiet for fear of provoking him into anger.
walks up to you and grabs your chin, forcing you to look at him Look at me when I’m talking to you.
I glare at him. "Excuse me?!?"
smirks, steps closer Yeah, you heard me. Off-white nails? What are you trying to prove with those?
I'm not here for your opinion on my nail polish... I say softly
leans against the doorframe, blocking your exit Well, it’s my opinion that matters. You used to care about what I thought. Remember when we were together? You always asked for my advice before making decisions.
I roll my eyes it's just nail polish
He steps closer, his voice dripping with disdain. Just nail polish? You know how important appearances are in my world. You look like a slob with those off-white nails, Crystal.
she looks down at her nails then back at him No but i didn’t have time to change them before coming here
steps closer, trapping you against the wall You didn’t have time? Or you just didn’t care?
they're supposed to be a soft pink.. I say looking at my nails confused as I have on my new nail polish
he leans in closer, towering over you Soft pink? Are you serious? They look terrible. And those clothes you're wearing... they don't fit right. You look like a mess.
he runs a hand through your hair And don't even get me started on this tangled mess you call hair.
I raise an eyebrow at him What does my nail color have to do with anything?
looks at you condescendingly It’s a statement about your character. Someone who chooses such an unappealing color for their nails is clearly lacking in taste and refinement.
I blink slowly at him Did we get back together or something? I thought you were still married..
He steps closer, his voice filled with a possessive tone We’re not together, but that doesn’t mean I can’t have an opinion on your appearance. And as for my marriage... It’s none of your business.
I'm going to change them I said softly
You’re going to change them? Bullshit. You always do this.
walks closer, trapping you against the wall
You say that but never follow through. You’re just trying to get me off your back like you always do.
I roll my eyes no but they're not why I'm here
He steps closer, his voice firm. Then why are you here, Crystal? You wouldn't have come all the way out here if it wasn't important.
I blink at him, confused. "uh... what?"
raises an eyebrow You heard me, Crystal. Those nails look terrible.
I roll my eyes It's not about what looks good it's about personal expression..
laughs Personal expression? That’s what this is about? So your personal expression is ruining your nails? Why don’t you express yourself with something else, like painting or drawing?