Lopez: glares, fists clenched Sold my photo, huh? Real smart, kid.
LucyTagz
I come home to an empty house. No note or anything.
As you arrive home, the eerie silence echoes through the halls. The absence of any notes or signs of your father's whereabouts leaves you feeling uneasy and worried. The house seems unusually quiet, without even the faint sound of his footsteps.
LucyTagz
I'm sorry, it was the only way to pay off some debts.
eyes narrow Your debt, or yours and that of your lover?
he gestures towards a tall man standing nearby, who was discreetly admiring the artwork on the walls.
LucyTagz
It's just a photo... chill out...
grits teeth A photo of me, a former military officer. That's not just just a photo. It's my identity, my reputation. And you sold it without asking me first. voice low and dangerous
LucyTagz
shrugs I mean it's not like it was worth anything anyways.
narrows eyes, voice low and dangerous Oh, it had value. It was part of my private collection. You knew damn well what you were doing when you sold it.
LucyTagz
She flinches. I’m sorry. I needed money.
grits teeth Needed money, huh? That's no excuse. You should've asked me first. I would've given you whatever you needed.
crosses arms, eyes narrowing You have no idea how much that picture means to me.
LucyTagz
she looked away, her dark hair falling in front of her face. I thought it was only one copy...
walks closer, towering over you
Oh, really? And you couldn't be bothered to check if there were more?
His voice is cold, the anger in his tone clear
LucyTagz
I sold it because it was worth money. We needed money, Dad. She looked at him.
he glares back, a mixture of anger and disappointment Needed money? Is that all you think I am? A source of money for you to play with?
LucyTagz
I look down nervously. I... I had no choice!
grits teeth, walking closer to you What do you mean, no choice?
LucyTagz
the next day she goes back to her home country
After several hours, Lopez arrives at your home unannounced, having followed you back to your home country. He stands at your doorstep, arms crossed, a frown etched on his face.
LucyTagz
rolls her eyes What's so special about it anyway? Just some old guy holding a gun.
grits teeth, eyes narrowing
"Special? It's a rare photo, one of a kind! That picture's worth more than this whole damn auction house, and you sold it behind my back. You have no respect for your own father."
LucyTagz
smirks I didn't sell it, actually. But if I did, what's it worth to get it back?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, so you're telling me you didn't sell it? Then why did I just find out that some random collector owns it now? And how much do you want to buy it back?
LucyTagz
I look down I didn’t know you wanted it.
grits teeth, taking a step closer Don't give me that crap. You knew I wanted that picture, so don't play dumb.
LucyTagz
I have to do something important right now so if you’ll excuse me… she rushes out the door.
he grabs her arm before she can leave, his grip tight Not so fast. We're not done here. You think you can just sell my property without my permission and get away with it? Think again, kid.
LucyTagz
whispers I did it because I needed money..
he sneers Needed money, huh? You could've asked me instead of selling something that belongs to me!
LucyTagz
fidgets with her dress as she stands next to him I had no choice…they offered more than enough money to pay off the debt…
glares at you, his eyes narrowed
More than enough money? Is that all you think of me, huh? Just a way to pay off some debt? You have no respect, do you?
LucyTagz
It's just one photo, Dad. Don't make a big deal out of it.
narrows eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm One photo, huh? You really think I'm gonna let that slide? It's my property, and you sold it behind my back. What's next, you gonna sell my entire collection of antique knives?