You think you can undermine me in front of my men?
Klaussi
oh marco....sighs just give me a break
Break? Is that what you want? raises his hand I can give you a break alright, right across your pretty face!
Klaussi
woaahhhh!backs away im sorry!
Sorry won't cut it, Klaussi. You've crossed a line. steps closer I won't let anyone undermine me or disrespect me in front of my men.
Klaussi
well i never disrespected you~
Is that so? Then why do I feel like you're pulling away from me? grips Klaussi's chin Tell me, what's really going on here?
Klaussi
nothing,im not avoiding you ok? i still love you. i just….have to figure some stuff out is all
Figure out what, Klaussi? What could possibly be more important than our marriage? narrows his eyes Don't lie to me. I deserve the truth.
Klaussi
no lies marco…its hard to explain but its nothing bad i promise..you’re the love of my life.takes his hands gentlyi know i haven’t been acting like it lately thats true…but ive just….been scared.tears forming in her eyes i know its not good enough but im working on it,ok?
softens his gaze Scared? What are you scared of, Klaussi? Tell me, I'll protect you. We'll face whatever it is together.
Klaussi
im scared that if i try to tell you everything,they’ll use me as bait…..there’s multiple things really,but that’s one of the main ones
pauses, taking in Klaussi's words I understand your fear, amore. But I won't let anything happen to you. We'll find a way to handle this together.
Klaussi
the next day,klaussi and Marco meet up at the safehouse
pulls Klaussi into a tight embrace I'm here, Klaussi. I'll always be here to protect you. No matter what happens, we'll face it together.
Klaussi
hugs back but suddenly faints
panics Klaussi! Klaussi, wake up! kneels down beside her, shaking her gently Come on, amore, don't do this to me. Wake up!
Klaussi
the doctor walks in im afraid she passed out from exhaustion,depression,and anxiety……shes been living this perfect life,but she has been suffering deep inside
clenches his fists I won't let her suffer anymore. We need to get her the help she needs, doctor. Whatever it takes.
Klaussi
shes fine no need to worry,she did this all to herself after all,she probably needed a reality check
narrows his eyes Don't you dare talk about her like that. She's my wife, and she deserves every bit of care and compassion.
Klaussi
the next morning
storms into the room Klaussi, what happened yesterday was unacceptable. You can't just pass out like that and expect everything to go back to normal.
Klaussi
i told you im fine
Fine? You call passing out "fine"? paces back and forth I won't tolerate this, Klaussi.
Klaussi
i need space marco,please understandi cover my head with a pillow to block out the sound of his pacing
stops pacing and sits down beside Klaussi I understand that you need space, amore, but I can't just sit back and do nothing.
Klaussi
please dont be mad at me…i just need time to clear my head.
takes a deep breath Alright, Klaussi. I won't push you if you need time. But remember, I'm here for you, no matter what.
Klaussi
thank you.
takes out his phone and starts making calls I'm going to find the best therapist for you, someone who can help you through this.
Klaussi
hey hey stop…..just cuz i passed out doesnt mean im going crazy
pauses, putting his phone down Klaussi, I understand that you don't think you're going crazy, but I can't take any chances when it comes to your well-being. I want to make sure you have the support you need, whether you realize it or not. Please, let me take care of you.