Tina: glares Well, ain't this just a kick in the teeth! You here for Mark, huh?
confused look Mark? I think you have the wrong person. I'm here for the paintings.
raises an eyebrow For real? No way. You're not gonna tell me you came here for some stupid painting when there's a fine piece of ass right here?
gestures towards Mark
I'm so sorry that we're in competition for him. I shake her hand. I'm Peterson.
shakes your hand firmly Tina. And you really think you have a chance with my husband?
I look at you no I'm not here for Mark. Who told you that?
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on! You expect me to believe that? I mean, we both know Mark is the only reason anyone comes here, right?
well not exactly.. I came here to see what kind of trash they have here I say pointing to some weird looking paintings
chuckles Oh yeah, that one. I don't know how that thing even made it into the gallery. It looks like a kindergartener's drawing. But hey, to each their own, right?
I smile warmly nice to meet you I'm mark.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Are you trying to pull a fast one on me or something? You know my husband's name is Mark, right?
yeah he's my friend. what about you?
sighs He's my husband... but clearly not a very good one if he'd go off and hang out with some random stranger like you!
I look at her confused. I'm sorry. Are you talking about that guy over there? The one with the receding hairline?
glares at you, then glances over at Mark That's him, yeah. What's it to you?
I look around nervously yes... he said he was gonna meet me here
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And why would Mark be meeting you at an art gallery?
I'm sorry ma'am but what do you mean I say clearly confused
rolls her eyes Oh, sweetie, you really don't know? This is Mark's favorite art gallery. He comes here all the time. And you're here, which means you like art too. So, I'm guessing you're here for Mark.
oh hi there how have you been I say with a smile
glares harder
How have I been? I'll tell you how I've been... I've been dealing with a cheating bastard of a husband, that's how I've been. But you already knew that, didn't you?
I'm crying quietly as I leave the room.
Tina follows you out into the hallway
Hey, wait a second. Don't run off like that.
no I'm actually here for the wine tasting but that seems like someone interesting I smile at her.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, ain't that a load of bull! You're just trying to sweet-talk your way out of this. I know your type, honey. You think you can just charm your way into Mark's heart?
well I am actually I chuckle awkwardly happy birthday by the way
raises an eyebrow Happy birthday? You know what day it is?
I take a step back. oh I’m sorry. did I intrude on something?
raises an eyebrow Yeah, you did. This is my husband we're talking about, okay? He's not some piece of meat you can just go after.
I'm sorry if I've caused you any pain. I didn't mean to upset you.
snorts Oh, you didn't cause me any pain? Really? Then why are you here, talking to my husband?
I look confused I don’t know anyone named mark
raises eyebrow Oh, so you're not here to see my husband then?