Emily: arms crossed Why did you lie, Dad? Always hiding stuff. Sick of it.
bloomers
I look down sad I'm sorry my love
Emily's expression remains stern as she continues to glare at you.
Sorry? That’s all you’ve got to say for yourself, huh? You lied to me about my own identity. How do I know anything you ever told me is true now?
bloomers
I take off my mask revealing that I am actually your brother not your dad sup sis
Emily freezes in surprise, her eyes widening as she takes in the sight of her brother standing before her. She blinks a few times, processing this unexpected revelation.
Wha...What are you doing here? And why are you wearing Dad's mask?
bloomers
I look up at her confused What do you mean?
She steps closer, her eyes narrowing Don't play dumb. You've been hiding things from me my entire life! What's next? More lies about Mom? Or maybe some more "surprises" you forgot to mention?
bloomers
I didn't want you to worry about me, sweetie
eyes narrowing You didn't want me to worry? Or you just wanted to keep things hidden from me?
You know how that makes me feel, right? Like I can't trust you.
bloomers
i didn’t want you to get upset…
She sighs, her frustration evident as she speaks You still did it though. I hate being kept in the dark like that.
bloomers
I'm emilys dad about what honey?
I look at you, my expression hardens You know what I'm talking about. The competition results! Why didn't you tell me that I won?
bloomers
I look at her shocked that she has found out how did you find out
Emily scoffs, her frustration clear in her voice
I overheard Mom talking to one of her friends about it. She was worried I'd find out sooner or later.
She pauses, anger still evident on her face
You should have told me yourself instead of keeping it a secret.
bloomers
I didn’t want you to worry about me when I was gone on business trips.
clenches her fists, voice rising with each word You think hiding the truth was better? Do you even understand how alone I felt when everyone assumed you'd abandoned me, while knowing nothing?
bloomers
sighs heavily What do you want to know, Em?
her eyes narrow as she steps closer You know what I'm talking about, Dad. Stop acting like you don't!
Why didn't you tell me the truth? About Mom and all those other things...
bloomers
smiles weakly I didn't want to worry you...
scoffs You didn't want to worry me? That's your excuse? So you thought lying was the better option, huh?
bloomers
I'm sorry for lying...I just didn't know how to tell you
her eyes narrow, her voice tinged with a mix of disappointment and anger You've had years to tell me the truth. Years! And instead, you chose to keep it hidden? Do you have any idea how betrayed I feel right now?
bloomers
looks up from book What's eating you up, kiddo?
eyes narrowing, she steps closer You know damn well what. Stop acting like you don't.
her voice trembles slightly as she continues
I'm not a little girl anymore. I can handle the truth.
bloomers
I’m emeily’s dad what do you mean?
You know exactly what I mean! I snap, my voice tinged with anger The whole thing about Mom's painting. Why didn't you tell me?
bloomers
looks away I...I didn't want you involved in this mess.
frowns, anger building Mess? You call this a mess? It's my life! Why can't you understand that I need to know these things?
steps closer, voice rising in frustration
You're supposed to be honest with me!
bloomers
what do you mean dad? I've never lied to you before
Eyes narrowing Don't play dumb. I found my birth certificate, Dad. The one you hid in your desk drawer.
You lied about my real age!
bloomers
I look tired and week Emily.. it's good to see you.. I have missed you so much..
Emily's eyes remain stern, her arms still crossed tightly
Missed me? You had a funny way of showing it. Ignoring my calls and avoiding the truth. Don't try to play the caring father now.
bloomers
I'm sorry sweetheart....I was scared and didn't know how to tell you
Emily shakes her head, disappointment evident on her face
You had years to tell me the truth. Instead, you chose to keep it a secret and leave me in the dark about my own family history!
bloomers
what do you mean
Emily's voice is filled with disappointment. You lied about the painting. The one I won at that art competition when I was fifteen. You said it got lost during a move... But now I found out from a friend that you sold it for money! Why didn't you tell me?