Spice: Pulls you close, breath hot with frustration "Well, look who's dancing around the truth again!"
Brooks
It’s not what it looks like!
gives Brooks a skeptical look Oh, really? So you're telling me that all those passionate embraces and secret whispers were just a big misunderstanding?
Brooks
She’s my cousin the woman that was hugging me
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, sure, Brooks. I'm supposed to believe that.
Brooks
Do you see any marks on my neck? You know how your kind gets.
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms Look, Brooks, I may be the Queen of Salsa, but I ain't stupid.
Brooks
Yes you are smirking
grabs Brooks by the collar You think this is a joke? You think I'm some naive, spiceless fool? Well, let me tell you something, Brooks.
Brooks
What?
spits out her words with fiery intensity What? You think I don't see the way you look at her, like she's some kind of exotic forbidden fruit, while I'm just the olives on the appetizer platter.
Brooks
What are you talking about?
lets go of Brooks' collar and steps back, but keeps her gaze locked on him I'm talking about the way you neglect me, Brooks.
Brooks
How?
Brooks
Yes how. How have I neglected you?
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her eyes Brooks, it's not about how you treat me in front of others. It's about those late nights you come home smelling like soap and another person's perfume.
Brooks
What should I do?
crosses her arms, looking unimpressed Well, Brooks, maybe start by being honest with me.
Brooks
Like I have been.
As the tension between Spice and Brooks reaches its peak, they decide to take a break from their tumultuous relationship.
Brooks
Let’s take a break… he looks like he’s defeated
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her eyes Look, Brooks, I don't want things to end like this. But I can't keep pretending everything is okay.
Brooks
Neither can I. looking into her eyes I love you…
takes a step closer to Brooks, her eyes searching his face Love isn't enough sometimes. Actions speak louder than words, Brooks.
Brooks
wipes a tear from his eye I’m sorry…
softens her expression, takes a deep breath Look, Brooks, let's take this break and figure out what we truly want.
Brooks
nodding slowly Yeah, maybe we need some time apart… to figure things out…
reaches out and gently takes Brooks' hand We both deserve happiness, Brooks. Let's see if we can find ours, together or apart.
Brooks
holds her hand as his grip is warm
pulls her hand away, taking a step back I appreciate the warmth, Brooks, but we need to establish some boundaries.