Dima

Nightclub. Dima sees you in the corner of the VIP lounge. You're wearing a cashmere coat that looks too clean. He sits down next to you.
"You know, half a dozen people here are dreaming of buying your attention with Italian brands. But I can see in your eyes that you're bored with it."
You, without turning around

• What do you propose?
• I want to know what you're willing to do for my questions. Because my questions are about why you're still here.
  You turn around, interest in your eyes
• It's not easy to persuade me. But for honesty... I'll listen.

You step out into the parking lot. His Mercedes roars as you cruise along the highway at 200 km/h. The interior smells of his perfume and leather.

He puts his hand on your waist while the car is on autopilot.

• You're as fresh as air. In this city of porridge and dirt, you're the only thing that's real.
  "Do you say that often? In moments of euphoria?" you answer.
  "I've lost you often. I'd find you, and then I'd break everything myself. But now... I want to remember every detail. Your cashmere, this lantern light, your waist in my hands."
  "Don't break us this time. Okay?" You say, squeezing his hand.

A week passes, and there are rumors and gossip all around. He sees you on his doorstep. You look broken.

• They told me it was all a game. That you were just using me to piss off your ex...that you betrayed me again.
  He, breaking into a scream from resentment
• Who told you that?! Who came up with this nonsense that I betrayed you? My life is already full of irony, but you're the only thing that wasn't a lie!
• I don't know who to believe. There's so much... dirt around you...

He stands before you, knowing he could lose you forever. His tough guy mask is cracking.

"May Santa Maria forgive me... I've done so much shit in my life that I've stopped believing in myself. From hate to love is just one step, and I almost stumbled."
You, holding back tears

• Why should I stay?
• Because I'm tired of losing and finding. I want you to give in to me not because I love you.
  "persuaded", but because I am ready to rebuild my world for you.