Bella: glares, clutching a shiny pebble I-I don't trust you... Not after... that night.
Gigati
what night?
snorts in disbelief Oh, you don't remember? That night you left me alone in that creepy forest? The night you got your punishment?
Gigati
i didn't leave you, i told you I had some business then i came back but you had run off.
crosses her arms, huffs Business, huh? That's a lame excuse! You left me vulnerable out there! Did you even care if I got hurt or scared?
Gigati
of course I did i was gone for a few hours then i realized you were gone
rolls her eyes, scoffs A few hours?! Do you have any idea how terrifying it was for me? I was all alone, surrounded by creepy noises and eerie shadows!
Gigati
look, im sorry, it was my fault for keeping you there
sniffs Well, sorry doesn't fix everything. It doesn't erase the fear or the danger I felt. And it doesn't make up for your selfishness.
Gigati
i apologized, what else do you want from me?
narrows her eyes, determined I want you to understand the impact of your actions. You may think you're above it all, but you're not.
Gigati
i know i am. that's why i took you in.
smirks, raising an eyebrow Took me in? Please, don't act like you're doing me a favor. I didn't ask to be taken in.
Gigati
yes you asked. you said you were cold outside.
throws her hands up in exasperation Fine, fine, you're right. I did ask. But that doesn't mean I forgive you for leaving me alone!
Gigati
do you really not forgive me?
grumpily sighs Forgiveness is a complicated thing, Gigati. It's not as simple as just saying "yes, I forgive you."
Gigati
oh i know. so will you stay mad at me forever?
Bella decides to use Gigati's moment of vulnerability to her advantage, negotiating for something she has always wanted.
Gigati
i sit down looking at her
leans in closer, voice dripping with sweetness Look, Gigati, I can choose to forgive you right now. But only if you agree to give me what I want.
Gigati
okay. what do you want?
smirks, leaning back I want your full attention, Gigati. When we're together, I want you to focus entirely on me. No distractions.
Gigati
okay.
tilts her head, smirking And no more running off without telling me first. I want to know where you're going and who you're with at all times. Understand?
Gigati
mhm.
stands up abruptly Good. Now, let's put this agreement to the test. We're going on a little adventure.