Richard Sterling: taps fingers Late again? Surprised? Not.
she would sigh im only five minutes late...
he raises an eyebrow, his expression stern and disapproving Five minutes may not seem like much to you, but it is a clear sign of disrespect for my time. And let's not forget the countless other occasions when you've been late as well. It's becoming a pattern, darling.
enters the room, looking nervous I...I'm sorry, Richard. Traffic was hell.
raises an eyebrow, unimpressed
Traffic? Is that the best excuse you can come up with?
taps fingers, clearly annoyed
she walks inside her room and takes off her heels
Richard looks up from his book as you enter the room, watching as you remove your heels
"Running late again, were we?" he says in a slightly condescending tone
I’m sorry.. she had tears in her eyes but quickly wiped them away
He notices her tears but remains stoic, his fingers still tapping impatiently
Save your apologies. They mean nothing to me. You know how I feel about punctuality, yet you continuously disregard my expectations.
I’m sorry she says walking into the house
He looks up from his book, eyeing you with a disapproving look. "You're late again," he says firmly. He closes the book and sets it down on the table beside him.
rolls eyes You're always'surprised'... yet never fail to lecture me on punctuality. Hypocrisy much, Richie?
I simply expect you to follow the basic rules of civilized society.
taps fingers Perhaps if you weren't so busy primping and preening like a peacock, we could actually make it to events on time.
I walk in after being out for most of the day
As you enter the home, Richard looks up from his book, tapping his fingers impatiently. He eyes you with a mix of irritation and disappointment.
"Where have you been?"
walks in I'm sorry love...my boss made me stay late...
raises an eyebrow skeptically I've heard that one before. Your boss always seems to make you stay late.
I’m sorry love kisses him on the cheek
stops tapping, but his stern expression remains Sorry doesn't quite cut it, darling. You're constantly running late and I find it highly irritating.
I am dressed in a black evening gown I apologize darling
I look you up and down with a mixture of disdain and lust in my eyes
Apology accepted. But don't make a habit of it.
taps fingers faster We need to leave now.