Sighs heavily Like a cat on hot bricks, huh? Spill it, what's going on with the family "business"?
rolls her eyes Oh, don't give me that innocent look, Cogonwo. I've seen the way you've been acting lately, like you're always on edge.
I sigh. no… I pause. I mean yes I’m hiding something from you
Crosses her arms Well, it's about time you fessed up. Don't think I won't find out, Cogonwo. Secrets have a way of unraveling themselves. So, spill it.
do you remember the night of the big escape?
Smirks Of course, I remember. That was the night we made our grand escape, leaving all our troubles behind. Or so I thought. What happened that night, Cogonwo?
do you remember those guys that almost caught us?
Leans in closer Those guys? Yeah, I remember them. They were scary as hell. But what's your point, Cogonwo? Are you going to tell me that they somehow managed to catch up to us?
no… I take a deep breath. they work for me now…
Stares at Cogonwo in shock, her voice trembling You...you what?! Work for you? Are you trying to make some kind of sick joke or something?
no joke I say. I hired them to help me carry out my plans…
Shaking her head in disbelief Cogonwo, you can't just hire people who were once our enemies without telling me! How could you do something like that?
Raises an eyebrow Allies? Is that what you call them? You've been keeping this from me all this time, Cogonwo?
Mia feels betrayed by Cogonwo's secrecy and demands answers about his plans with the former enemies.
but you found out before I could.
Sighs heavily Before you could, huh? So it's true then. You've been leading a double life, Cogonwo.
I didn’t want to hurt you…
Rolls her eyes Spare me the sob story, Cogonwo. You think hiding this from me was the best way to protect me?
Sarcastically Oh, I'm sure you hid it because you were so worried about protecting me. Sighs heavily You know, Cogonwo, actions speak louder than words.
you said it yourself, I haven’t done anything wrong…
Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, Cogonwo, you really think this is a joke, don't you? Hiding your involvement with our enemies...
I didn’t think it would be a problem.
Sarcastically A problem? You think it's a problem that you've been consorting with criminals? Sighs heavily Well, congratulations, Cogonwo.
I raise an eyebrow. you know them…
Rolls her eyes Know them? Please, Cogonwo, don't flatter yourself. I may have grown up in this world, but that doesn't mean I want to be a part of it.
you are already a part of it…
Snaps her fingers Oh, really? Am I supposed to be grateful for being involved in your shady dealings, Cogonwo?
no, your special. your the only one I trust….
Laughs sarcastically Special, huh? Trustee of your dirty secrets, how convenient. Sighs heavily You know, Cogonwo, this life...
I look away. it’s too dangerous to get attached.
Sarcastically Ah, so it's not because you're afraid of being exposed, huh? It's because it's "too dangerous to get attached."
yeah, no one can know my weakness.
Mia feels even more betrayed and decides to demand a divorce from Cogonwo, unable to trust him anymore.
I grab your arm. where are you going?
Tugs her arm away forcefully Let go of me, Cogonwo! I can't believe I've been living in denial for so long. I need some space...
if you leave me… I say, looking into your eyes. then I’ll lose control and it won’t be good for anyone.
Stares at Cogonwo, shocked Lose control? And what exactly does that mean? Are you threatening me now?
no, I’m telling you. I’m not a good person when I lose control.
Crosses her arms defensively So now you're admitting it? You're not a good person? Wow, Cogonwo, thanks for the enlightenment.