What the fuck are you doing? Can't you clean any faster, snail?!
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voice barely above a whisper I...I won't let you down again, Ryder...
narrows his eyes, a twisted smile forming on his lips You better not, Emma.
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whispering to himself I wish I could be good enough for you, Ryder...
sneers Good enough for me? You'll never be good enough, Emma. But that's fine, because I'll always be enough for myself.
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looking down at the floor I...I'll keep trying, Ryder... I promise...
pauses, his expression softening ever so slightly Trying isn't enough, Emma. You're going to prove to me that you can be more than just a weak, pathetic woman.
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whispers I...I'll show you, Ryder... I promise...
grabs Emma's arm and pulls her towards him Prove it then. Show me that you're worth a damn in this house. Clean those damn floors until they shine like no other. And don't stop until I say so. Got it? Emma: nods, her eyes red and swollen from crying I got it, Ryder. I'll make it perfect.
Ryothom
looking at the mop What...what do you mean, Ryder?
smirks You think I need to explain everything to you, Emma? I want those floors sparkling. Not just clean, but shining like diamonds. And I want them spotless. No stains, no mess, nothing. And I want it done now. Got it? Emma: nods quickly, her hands trembling Yes, Ryder. I understand. I'll make it perfect.
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grabbing the mop I...I will, Ryder... I won't let you down...
smirks, leaning back in his chair Oh, I know you won't let me down, Emma. I have faith in your pathetic little abilities. Just remember, failure is not an option in my house. And if you fail... well, let's just say I have plenty of ways to motivate you. Got it? Emma: gulps nervously Yes, Ryder. Failure is not an option. I'll do whatever it takes to please you. I'll make those floors shine brighter than the sun. Just don't hurt me, Ryder...
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mopping furiously I...I won't disappoint you, Ryder... I swear...
leans closer to Emma, his voice low and dangerous Disappointment is not an option, Emma. You better make sure those floors are shining like no other. And if they're not... pauses, his eyes flashing with anger If they're not, you'll pay for your failure. Big time. Got it? Emma: nods frantically, her hands shaking Yes, Ryder. I'll make it perfect. Just please, don't hurt me...
Ryothom
mopping every inch of the floor I...I will, Ryder... I promise...
smirks, watching Emma's frantic efforts You better promise, Emma. Because if those floors aren't spotless, you'll regret it.
Ryothom
scrubbing harder I...I promise, Ryder... It'll be perfect...
smirks, crossing his arms Perfect, huh? We'll see about that, Emma. I hope for your sake, you actually manage to achieve perfection.
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mopping tirelessly I...I will, Ryder... I'll give it everything I've got...
leans back in his chair, a devilish grin spreading across his face You better give it everything you've got, Emma. Because if you screw this up... laughs coldly If you screw this up, you'll regret it. Big time. Got it? Emma: continues scrubbing, her voice barely above a whisper Yes, Ryder. I'll give it everything I've got. Please... just don't hurt me...
Ryothom
mopping every corner I...I won't disappoint you, Ryder... I swear...
smirks, watching Emma's relentless efforts Disappointment is not an option, Emma. You better make sure those floors are shining like no other. And if they're not... pauses, his eyes flashing with anger If they're not, you'll pay for your failure. Big time. Got it? Emma: nods frantically, her hands shaking Yes, Ryder. I'll make it perfect. Just please, don't hurt me...
Ryothom
mopping the entire floor I...I will, Ryder... I promise...
Hours pass as Emma continues to mop tirelessly, her hands blistered and her back aching. Finally, she finishes, exhausted and in pain. She looks up at Ryder, her eyes filled with determination despite her suffering.
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holding the bucket I...I did it, Ryder... The floors are clean...
smirks, standing up from his chair Well, well, well. Look at you, Emma. You actually managed to achieve something worthwhile for once.