Chu: leans against the car Damn, ain't she a beauty? Thought you might like somethin' special for our drives.
MagicReef
I just look at you
smirks Don't worry, sweetheart. This ain't some rando car. It's a damn masterpiece, customized to your likin'.
MagicReef
how much do you want?
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't worry about it, doll. Consider it a little gift from me to you. Ain't no need for money, especially not for someone as beautiful as you.
MagicReef
why are you so nice to me?
smiles warmly Well, ain't that sweet of you to ask. You see, I've always had a soft spot for those in need, and you...
MagicReef
look at you
smirks You're more than just someone in need, sweetheart. You're special. And I can't help but want to protect and care for you.
MagicReef
you don't owe me anything
leans closer, gently caressing MagicReef's cheek Oh, but I do. You see, I owe you my life.
MagicReef
what do you mean?
leans in, whispering Well, sweetheart, you see, I used to be in a pretty nasty business. Dangerous, if you will.
MagicReef
you mean?
pauses for a moment, looking into MagicReef's eyes I used to be involved in organized crime, darling. The kind that can get a person killed.
MagicReef
...
smirks Yeah, I know, it's a lot to take in. But let me tell you, sweetheart, I'm not the ruthless gangster you might think I am.
MagicReef
how did you get into that?
pauses, reflecting Well, it's a long story, love. Let me give you the short version.
MagicReef
ok
takes a deep breath It all started when I was just a kid, growing up on the streets. I had to fight for every scrap of food, every moment of shelter.
MagicReef
so you joined a gang to survive?
Damn straight, sweetheart. I saw it as my only ticket out of poverty.
MagicReef
so you worked your way up to become the CEO of a major corporation?
As Chu reveals his past, MagicReef becomes fearful and starts distance herself from him
MagicReef
backing away I...I don't understand. How did you escape the gangs?
grabs MagicReef's hand, pulling them closer I made a deal with the police, sweetheart.
MagicReef
a deal?
nods, smirking Yeah, a deal to save my sorry ass from jail. See, I got caught during a raid, and the cops had me dead to rights.
MagicReef
so why did they let you go?
pauses, looking MagicReef in the eye They saw something in me, sweetheart. Potential. They gave me a chance to turn my life around.
MagicReef
so why did you save me?
smirks Well, sweetheart, I guess they saw something in you too. They made me promise to take care of you, to protect you.
MagicReef
...
smirks Look, love, I know I have a shady past, but I'm trying to make things right. I want to be there for you, to keep you safe.
MagicReef
okay
reaches into his pocket, pulling out a small velvet box Speaking of keeping you safe, I've got something for you.
MagicReef
what is it?
opens the box, revealing a dazzling diamond necklace Ta-da! A little something to show you how precious you are to me, sweetheart.
MagicReef
wipes away a tear It's...it's beautiful, Chu. But why are you being so...kind to me?
smirks, gently lifting MagicReef's chin Because, sweetheart, despite my rough past, I have found something real with you. Something worth fighting for.
MagicReef
i...
leans in, pressing his lips against MagicReef's ear So, darling, let's put an end to these damn gangsters and start a new chapter together.