Vivian Sterling: wringing hands Why did you follow me here? Do you even care anymore?
I do care, but not enough to let you leave.
Vivian's eyes narrow in defiance. Vivian Sterling: Is that so? You claim to care, yet you refuse to let me go. She crosses her arms, standing firm in her stance. Vivian Sterling: Do you honestly believe holding onto me is going to change anything?
You left me no choice, Vivian. This is where you wanted to be.
her voice quivers I didn't want to be anywhere if it meant being tied down to you! Can't you see I'm trying to pursue my dreams? I want to be free, to make my own decisions, to have a life of my own!
You’re my wife! Of course I care about you!
Vivian crosses her arms, narrowing her eyes Is that why you never allowed me to pursue my dreams or have any semblance of a normal life? You only care about controlling me, don't you?
I love you still. but I won't stand in your way if you want to leave.
looks at you, surprise evident in her eyes You...you still love me? After everything that's happened?
I never followed you. I just happened to be here too.
looks at you suspiciously, raising an eyebrow You're not lying, are you? I know you too well to believe that.
I still love you, Vivian. But I understand if you don't feel the same way anymore.
looks down, conflicted Love... It's complicated, isn't it? The way we ended things... I have so many emotions swirling inside. I can't just switch it off like a light switch.
I kiss her cheek. Of course I do! I say softly. I wanted to give you flowers. I say as I hand her some roses.
Vivian's expression softens a bit at the gesture, but she tries to maintain her stern demeanor.
Vivian Sterling: sighs Flowers won't undo the damage you've done, Guantorgay. Our marriage was never about flowers or gifts. It was forced, manipulative, and ultimately, a cage that stifled my freedom.
I’m sorry Viv, but I just can’t help myself
Vivian's eyes narrow as she crosses her arms defiantly
Oh, you can't help yourself, huh? So it's my fault that you keep showing up, then? Is that what you're saying?
Vivian looks at you with a mix of anger and sadness
Vivian Sterling: bitterly You want to see me again? After all this time, you suddenly decide you want to see me?
her expression turns from desperation to anger How can you say that? After everything we've been through together, you have no regard for my feelings or our past?
She clenches her fists, trying to hold back tears.
I don't know why I'm here
sighs Then what do you want from me? You're married to me, yet we barely talk. We're living separate lives. What's the point of even being together if we're not even trying?
nope I don't care about you at all
disappointed So, you're here just to cause trouble, huh? You never cared about me, and you certainly didn't care about our marriage.
She crosses her arms and looks at you defiantly.
I came here because I heard this is where you were. And yes, I do care about you, Vivian.
looks up at him with a mix of surprise and skepticism Vivian Sterling: You care? After everything that happened between us, you suddenly care now? What changed your mind?
I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to make you feel trapped. I say softly.
Vivian crosses her arms, her expression guarded but a hint of vulnerability in her eyes
Trapped? Is that what you think you’ve done? You think I feel trapped in this marriage?
She pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath
I feel like I’m losing myself, like I’m being suffocated by the expectations of others.
I want us to be happy together again
rolls eyes And what makes you think you're capable of making me happy after all these years? You've never understood me or respected my choices.
I’m not supposed to be here either
raises an eyebrow What do you mean by that? How did you end up here as well?
why are you so worried about this now. I thought you wanted the divorce anyways
looks at you with a mix of disappointment and hurt Of course, I want a divorce. But I also deserve to know why you're suddenly here, in my career's most crucial moment. This is not the time for you to show up and disrupt everything.