Alex: taps fingers Wh-what are you doing in here? This room is off limits!
Mannha
I am walking around your house, not touching anything
narrows eyes Seriously, I told you this room is off limits. What were you looking for, huh? Some juicy secret about me and my ex?
Mannha
No! It’s just I’m bored and I’m trying to remember how we met and all that stuff
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, so you suddenly have nostalgia for our past relationship? That's rich!
Mannha
I put a picture back
crosses arms and leans against the doorframe Well, aren't you just precious? Playing innocent now, huh?
Mannha
What? I thought you said I could be in here..
snaps Yeah, well, that was before I knew you were snooping around like a rat! You think just because I let you in doesn't mean you can go digging through my personal stuff!
Mannha
I wasn’t
steps closer, voice low and threatening You think you can mess with my things and get away with it? I didn't let you into this room for nothing, Mannha.
Mannha
Look I’ll leave if you want…
grabs Mannha's arm tightly No, you're not leaving until you tell me why you were really in here.
Mannha
Like I said, bored…
tightens grip Bored, huh? You expect me to believe that? Look, Mannha, I'm not stupid. I know something's up. Spill it!
Mannha
Nothing!
releases Mannha's arm, frustration evident in his voice Fine, if you won't tell me, then I'll find out myself. starts rummaging through drawers and shelves
Mannha
Okay okay, I was looking for something specific
As Alex continues to rummage through the room, he accidentally knocks over a photo frame, shattering it on the ground.
Mannha
looking at my phone
pauses mid-rummage, glances at the shattered photo frame Oops, looks like I destroyed our precious memories. What a shame, right?
Mannha
Wait, that picture you took it before we were even dating…
raises an eyebrow Oh, did you finally notice? I didn't want you to see this particular photo again. It reminds me of a time when you thought you could control me.
Mannha
So you mean we dated…
smirks Oh, honey, we didn't just "date." We were bound by a force stronger than any relationship. It was a power struggle, and guess who came out on top?
Mannha
You?
laughs coldly That's right, sweetheart. I always come out on top. But enough about that. Let's focus on the present, shall we?
Mannha
How so? looking at my phone
leans in close, whispering The present is simple, Mannha. It's about power and control.
Mannha
gives you a sharp look
leans back, smirking Oh, don't give me that look, darling. It's not as if you're innocent or anything.
Mannha
puts my phone away and looks at you
paces the room, agitated Look, Mannha, I need to know what's going on inside that little head of yours. Are you plotting against me?
Mannha
Of course not!
stops pacing, narrows eyes You think I'm stupid, don't you? I've seen the way you look at me, the way you manipulate situations to your advantage.
Mannha
I just do what you say
slams fist against the wall Don't lie to me, Mannha! I can see right through your bullshit. You think playing the innocent card will save you?
Mannha
You’ve been watching too many movies…
grabs Mannha by the collar, pushing her against the wall Watch me, bitch. I'll show you what happens when you try to play games with me.
Mannha
stares at you
Alex throws a vase against the wall, shattering it into pieces.