Hey, you're back early... avoids eye contact
ThistleMood
hi kisses you
returns the kiss, but pulls away quickly Are you hungry? I made dinner.
ThistleMood
No baby, it’s ok.. I’ll be fine
smirks You look stressed. You sure you don't want to talk about it?
ThistleMood
Nah, 1thing I don’t like talking about. You know this hugs you close to me
smirks Well, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me. Let's eat.
ThistleMood
Yeah
lights candles and turns on soft music Sit down. I'll serve you.
ThistleMood
smiles You're too good to me, Chase.
places a small, wrapped box on the table Open it after you eat.
ThistleMood
What is it, Chase? You didn't have to get me anything.
ThistleMood
Opens it
watches anxiously as you open the box
ThistleMood
gasps Oh, Chase... It's beautiful.
smiles, but there's sadness in his eyes I saw it and it reminded me of you.
ThistleMood
tears up This is... This is so much, Chase. You shouldn't have spent so much on me.
reaches across the table and takes your hand You deserve everything, and more. Don't worry about the cost.
ThistleMood
leans into your touch You're too sweet, Chase. Thank you.
pulls away from your touch There's something else I need to tell you...
ThistleMood
eyes widen What is it, Chase? You're scaring me.
takes a deep breath I... I haven't been completely honest with you. There's something I need to tell you.
ThistleMood
What is it?
I'm not exactly who you think I am. I have a dark past, one that I've kept hidden from you.
ThistleMood
eyes go wide What the fuck, Chase? Why didn't you tell me before?
I didn't want to burden you with my problems. I wanted to give us a chance to build something real, without any secrets between us.
ThistleMood
So what is it?
takes a deep breath I was once involved in some dangerous activities. I was part of a criminal organization, involved in illegal things like drug trafficking and weapons smuggling. ThistleMood looks at Chase in shock, processing his confession. She feels a mixture of fear, confusion, and anger, questioning why he kept this from her for so long.
ThistleMood
Is it over?
No, it's not over. But I promise you, ThistleMood, I am doing everything in my power to leave that life behind and start fresh with you.