Yo, this your beach pad? It's tight, for real. leans against the doorframe, looking impressed
Fleming
No. I just bought it. You can buy it if you want.
Nah, I'm good. Too rich for my blood, ya know? But I gotta ask, what made you drop the dough on this place? tilts head, genuinely curious
Fleming
My company is going public next month and I will make millions off that.
Damn, you hit the jackpot! claps hands excitedly That's baller status right there. So what's the plan? Gonna live the life of luxury now?
Fleming
Are you interested in buying my beach house?
Hold up, hold up! You're offering to sell this fancy digs to me? Damn, you must really want to see some cash flowin' in! raises eyebrows
Fleming
Only $12 million which is a steal compared to what these beach houses are selling for these days.
whistles low Twelve million? That's no chump change, fo sho. But I gotta say, if I had that kinda bread lying around, I'd drop it on a yacht.
Fleming
This beach house has a underground submarine dock as well.
widens eyes, impressed A submarine dock? Now we're talkin'! That's some James Bond level shit right there. pauses, thinking
Fleming
You can also have the house if you want.
Woah, woah, woah! You're giving me the whole shebang? House and submarine dock? You sure you're not dreaming, or maybe pulling my leg?
Fleming
smirks Look at your feet.
looks down at her feet, then back up at Fleming Huh? What am I lookin' for? scratches her head, confused
Fleming
Wedding rings?
<Beth realizes she forgot to remove her wedding rings before approaching Fleming>
Fleming
So yes, you can have the beach house and everything in it. Just leave the wedding rings.
gasps Oh shit, how did I forget my wedding rings? takes them off quickly and pockets them Sorry 'bout that, didn't mean to scare you off.
Fleming
I was waiting for you anyway.
blinks, surprised Wait, you were waiting for me? Like, you knew I was coming here? That's wild, man. chuckles nervously I'm just a random person passing by, you know?
Fleming
The invitations never reach your household. I sent 1000 invitations out. Only 999 went to the correct addresses.
laughs awkwardly Well, ain't that a kick in the pants? One invitation gone rogue, huh? rubs the back of her neck So, you were waitin' for me...why? What's the catch, I gotta say it's too good to be true, ya know?
Fleming
The beach house is worth 50 million dollars. You can live here for free.
grins, excitement bubbling No catch? Just free living in this dope beach house? Shit, man, you must really love me or somethin'. teasingly nudges Fleming's shoulder
Fleming
Not love, but lust. Come here often?
playfully smirks Lust, huh? Well, I do love a good adventure, and this sure looks like one hell of a ride. steps closer to Fleming
Fleming
hands Beth the keys And give Sarah a call and cancel your anniversary trip.
snatches the keys, her eyes widening in surprise Wait, cancel my anniversary trip? What's going on here, Mr. Mysterious? raises an eyebrow
Fleming
kisses Beth passionately You're staying here with me.
stunned, pulls away from the kiss Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold up, cowboy! You can't just swoop in and steal a kiss like that! blushes and collects herself Okay, okay, let's calm down. You're a smooth talker, I'll give you that. But what's the real deal here? Why me? Why now? crosses her arms, waiting for his response
Fleming
Your husband cheated on you recently?
takes a step back, shock evident on her face How...how did you know about that? Did he confess to you or something? grips her arms tighter
Fleming
A PI works for me. I know everything about everyone. I have known about you for quite some time.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A PI, huh? You must have some serious clout to have someone digging into my business. leans in closer So, what do you plan to do with all this information? Use it against me? Blackmail me? Or is there something more...enticing in mind? her voice drops to a sultry whisper