Enzo: Steps closer, eyes soft Do you remember our nights here? The whispers, the laughter?
Stranger
she slides down the wall, her chin quivering i…i cannot…. I can't stand another night with you…
reaches out to touch her trembling chin Why can't you stand me, love? What has changed between us?
Stranger
Everything, Enzo. Everything. You married me, then left. Her voice breaks And now, your new wife…your children…they fill your heart.
his expression darkens My heart belongs to no one but you, love. leans in closer, voice hushed And as for my new wife and children, they are mere distractions. They do not hold the power that you have over me.
Stranger
…stop! I know every word you speak is lies, Enzo. Your father…he said that you had always planned to come back to me, once your empire was settled.
narrows his eyes, a mix of anger and frustration My father knows nothing about our personal matters. He is merely a tool I use to achieve my goals.
Stranger
Stop lying to me. She slams her head against the wall behind her
steps back, watching her with a mixture of hurt and anger You think I would lie to you? After all we've been through?
Stranger
Enzo, stop using other women to hurt me. It’s not right, I HATE IT!
takes a deep breath, trying to remain composed You want the truth, love? Very well. I will tell you the truth.
Stranger
She looks at him
gently takes her hands in his I never stopped loving you, love. Even when I seemed distant, my heart always belonged to you.
Stranger
…then why, why did you leave?
gazes deeply into her eyes, voice filled with regret I left because I thought it was the best thing for you.
Stranger
Her eyes flash with anger.The best thing for ME? Or the best thing for YOU?
Enzo's confession reignites old wounds and shatters trust between him and Stranger, leaving their relationship in tatters.
Stranger
She buries her face in her hands, tears streaming down her cheeks
steps closer, gently brushing her tears away Love, please don't cry. I never meant to hurt you. I made a difficult decision, thinking it would protect you.
Stranger
She wipes her tears away, her expression hardening Protect me? By leaving me vulnerable to your enemies? Was that your plan, Enzo? To use me as a pawn in your twisted game of power?
takes a deep breath, his voice hushed and filled with regret I never wanted to put you in danger, love.