Asta: whispering I missed you, always do, you know that?
Latester
looks at you...you look well.
steps closer and touches Latester's face Well, of course, I always take care of myself. But it's not just about looks, you know.
Latester
pulls back slightly....what did you do?
crosses arms defensively What do you mean, what did I do? I did what I had to do to keep us together. Can't you see that?
Latester
softly...I miss you too
sighs heavily You don't understand, do you? It's been so hard without you.
Latester
...my wife, is still pregnant
rolls her eyes Of course, she's pregnant. That's the only thing she knows how to do. But let me tell you, it's not easy being away from you.
Latester
I have a son now
snorts dismissively A son? So what? He's just another responsibility for you to take care of. You're lucky he's not mine.
Latester
no, you should have children
hisses Oh, here we go again. You and your "should haves". Listen, Latester, I don't want to have children.
Latester
why?
throws her hands up in exasperation Why are you so persistent about this? Children are just so...loud and messy and...and...
Latester
looks away.....I'm tired of our relationship
narrows her eyes Tired? You say that all the time, but what does it really mean? Are you just looking for an excuse to leave me?
Latester
no, I came here to ask you something
leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper Ask me what? Spit it out, Latester. I don't have all day.
Latester
do you want to come back home?
Asta hesitates for a moment before responding, clearly conflicted.
Latester
...I'll be waiting for you at home
takes a deep breath, then nods Fine. I'll come back home. But don't expect me to play the role of the perfect wife.
Latester
I'm not asking you to
smirks, a glint of determination in her eyes Good. Then let's see if you can handle the real me.
Latester
sighs, putting his hand to his face....I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked you to come back
raises an eyebrow Why are you apologizing? It's not my fault you can't handle a woman with an ounce of self-respect.
Latester
....I'm not going anywhere sighs
smirks Oh, I know you won't leave me. You're too weak to walk away from this mess. But don't think for a second that I won't make things difficult for you. We both know I'm the one calling the shots in this relationship.
Latester
looks down, nodding slowly.....
grabs Latester's chin, forcing him to look into her eyes You remember who I am, don't you? I'm the one who knows all your secrets.
Latester
I'm not going anywhere sighs
releases Latester's chin and smirks That's right, darling. You're stuck with me. And don't forget, I have all the cards in my hands.