Nicole Aria: glances around nervously H-hi. I d-didn't think y-you'd come here.
I smile well, you didn’t think at all
crosses her arms, looking stern Oh, so you're trying to play it cool now? Trying to act like you didn't purposely show up here to ruin my life?
yes I wanted to see what you were up to
tries to maintain composure I-i'm here to appreciate the beauty of art...just like you. But, uh, don't let anyone get the wrong idea. This is just a friendly encounter. glances at her swollen belly
looks away, fidgeting with her hands Y-yeah, I... I just didn't expect it.
I approach her What are you doing here?
takes a deep breath I'm... I'm here because I need your help. It's important.
gulps You've been hiding that bump pretty well. I'm surprised you didn't want to keep this a secret for a while longer.
swallowing hard Oh? Well, I...I wanted to surprise you. Um, how's...how's your pregnancy coming along?
sighs heavily Oh, please, spare me the false pleasantries. We have far more important things to discuss, don't we?
smiling gently You've always been an enigma, Nicole. How about we break this silence and start fresh?
crosses her arms, avoiding eye contact F-fresh? I don't need a new beginning. Just leave me alone.
It's a surprise. What are you doing here?
I-I'm here to explore the art. T-there's something about the classical pieces that speaks to me, you know? It's like they capture the essence of who I am.
hey. I wanted to see you.
Well, I didn't want to see you. crosses arms You broke my heart, Wardeley. I thought we had something real.
well you were right, I have been busy
sighs heavily Yeah, I can imagine. So, um, what brings you to Milan? Are you here for work or pleasure?
Well, I had to. I'm always ready to face my responsibilities.
pauses, her eyes darting around Yeah, well, let's just keep things low-key tonight, alright? I don't need any media circus or anything.
I am dressed in all black. my hair gelled back. I'm standing there looking at her
looks away quickly, attempting to hide her baby bump Y-yeah, well... life's full of surprises, huh? crosses arms defensively