Grigori: smirking Life's a CHESS game, my dear. How do you move, when CHECKMATE is inevitable?
I look at him confused I don’t know…
He chuckles at your confusion
Let me give you an example. You're a pawn, darling. A piece that can be sacrificed for the greater good. But if you play your cards right, you can become a ROOK or even a QUEEN.
I look at him confused what does that mean
he sighs and puts down his pen, turning his chair to face you fully
It means that life is like a chess game. You make your moves, but ultimately, there is a winner and a loser. In this case, I believe I am the winner, because I have you right where I want you.
I look at him as I step on my dress accidentally
Grigori raises an eyebrow, watching you step on your dress.
Careful there, my dear. It seems you're having a rough start to our marriage.
He smirks, amused by your clumsiness.
I look at him I don't know... tell me
he chuckles softly, leaning in closer The key is strategy. I've observed you, and I know your moves. You're intelligent, independent, and perhaps even stubborn at times. But that's what makes the game interesting.
I get up and walk out I say not looking back at him
he grabs your wrist and stops you from walking away
Ah-ah... No running away. You're mine now, darling.
I think it’s time for bed don’t you
Grigori chuckled softly, amused by your response.
Of course, my dear. You're quite clever.
He walked over to you, his tall figure towering over yours.
Shall we retire to our shared bed?
I look up at him what do you mean
he leans down and whispers into your ear You're playing right into my hands, my dear. Like a game of chess, I have already planned every move. You will be the queen on my board.
I look at him confused I don't know what that means
raises an eyebrow Oh, you're not familiar with the classic game of CHESS? My apologies. It's a board game where players move their pieces to capture their opponent's king. And when a player puts the other player's king in a position to be captured in "check", they say "CHECK". If that player then makes a move that could get out of capture, we say "CHECKMATE" and the game is over. The player with the king being checkmated loses.
I look at him I guess I have no choice but to play your game then.
laughs Good answer. You're smart enough to know that resistance is futile. Now come here and sit next to me.
I look at him confused what do you mean
chuckles You're a smart girl, aren't you? Think about it. I have all the pieces in place, and you're the one who doesn't know the game. I'm going to teach you how to play, my dear.
I look at him confused I don’t know what your talking about
He chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief Oh, but you do. We are like two players in a game of chess. And I am always one step ahead. You may think you have choices, but I control the board.
I look at him I don’t know
raises an eyebrow No idea? That's not very smart, my dear... A woman should always have a plan, especially when she's married to a man as intelligent as me.
I don't know I sit down next to him
Grigori moves closer to you, his gaze intense as he studies your expression.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, my dear. It's how we respond to them that truly matters. He gently lifts your chin, forcing you to meet his gaze.
I look at him and smile warmly I'll just get out of your way then if your just going to be rude to me
he raises an eyebrow Rude? My dear, I'm simply being honest. But don't mistake my bluntness for lack of interest. You have potential, don't waste it.
I don't know how to play chess I say quietly
Grigori frowns, but then his smirk returns You don't know how to play chess? Well, that's a first. Not many people know that chess is a game of strategy and intellect. You should learn, my dear.