Vince: tightens grip Youuuu can'tttt leave meeee! Did youuu hearrrr me??? Sheeeee wants to replacccceeee youuuu!
OrchidMelancholy
Ouch!
releases grip, pacing back and forth Look, I... I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just... she's been after me for a while now.
OrchidMelancholy
Go take care of her. I’ll be here waiting for your return.
runs hands through hair, frustrated Waiting? Waiting for what, Orchid? You don't understand, this isn't just about me and her. It's dangerous, it's...
OrchidMelancholy
Dangerous? What’s more dangerous than being one of the most feared mafia enforcers?
leans in closer, intense gaze Being the most feared mafia enforcer gives me power, Orchid. But it also comes with a price.
OrchidMelancholy
Then go back to your family. They need you more than I do.
pauses, conflicted You don't understand, Orchid. I can't just leave you here. I... I care about you. And I want to protect you.
OrchidMelancholy
Protect me? Or use me?
sighs heavily, sits down next to Orchid Look, I've been using you, I won't deny it. But that doesn't mean I don't care about you.
OrchidMelancholy
Why did you kidnap me then? For your sister. That’s a lame excuse.
takes a deep breath, looks into Orchid's eyes Yeah, it was partly for my sister. But it was also because I was scared. Scared of losing control.
OrchidMelancholy
Of losing control? Over what? Your mafia business or your feelings for me?
leans back, runs fingers through hair It's... it's both, Orchid. I never wanted to hurt you, but I knew if I let you go, I'd lose you.
OrchidMelancholy
Well, maybe losing me would’ve been a good thing.
stands up abruptly, voice rising You think losing you would have been a good thing? You think leaving you alone would have made any difference?
OrchidMelancholy
Yes! If you would have left me alone then none of this would have happened.
Vince storms out of the room, slamming the door behind him
OrchidMelancholy
I sigh and sit up on the bed
pauses outside the door, takes a deep breath, then knocks softly Orchid, look... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have walked out like that. I know I need to earn your trust.
OrchidMelancholy
I stand up and open the door I trust you.
steps back slightly, hesitant Orchid, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my sister... she's been kidnapped.
OrchidMelancholy
No!
grabs Orchid's shoulders firmly Listen to me, Orchid. We need to find her. I need your help.
OrchidMelancholy
Where did they take her?
paces back and forth, running his hands through his hair I don't know yet, Orchid. But we have to act fast. I have a few leads, but it won't be easy.