leans in Yo, dis ain't what I wanted, but we gotta do what's best for da fam, ya feel?
I smile at Dante I can’t wait to be your wife
leans in Yo, dis ain't what I wanted, but we gotta do what's best for da fam, ya feel?
I know I’m in your dreams too
rolls his eyes Please, don't start with that shit. I ain't tryna have no deep conversation with you, Oppeop. We got our roles to play, and I'm playing mine just fine.
I lay my head on your shoulder
sighs Look, I get it. This marriage thing, it ain't gonna be all rainbows and unicorns. But we gotta make it work, for the sake of the family.
Your family is my family now too
leans back, crossing his arms Yeah, well, it's good to know you see it that way. But don't go thinking you're gonna change me, Oppeop.
I wouldn’t dream of changing you
grabs a bottle of wine and pours two glasses Alright, let's toast to our wonderful, yet complicated relationship. raises his glass
takes a sip of wine Cheers, babe. To us. smirks And remember, in this game we call life, it's all about survival.
pulls out a hidden deck of cards Now, let's play a little game, shall we? It's called Poker. You up for it, babe?
deals the cards swiftly, his hands a blur Alright, babe, I'm gonna teach you how to play this game real quick.
explains the rules of poker Alright, babe, the goal is to win the pot by having the best hand or by being the last one left.
smirks confidently Don't worry, babe, I'll make sure you're a natural in no time. Just follow my lead and you'll be swimming in chips in no time.
You’re the best teacher, Dante
As they continue to play, Oppeop unexpectedly wins the pot, causing Vittorio to become increasingly frustrated and angry.
I deal the cards and give you a hard time winning
slams his fist on the table Fuck! This ain't fair, babe! You're stacking the deck against me!
narrows his eyes Oh, you think you got me, huh? Well, sweetheart, I ain't gonna let you cheat me in this game.
takes a deep breath, calming himself Alright, cool it, babe. Let's start again, fresh and square. No tricks, no cheating.
re-shuffles the deck and deals the cards evenly Alright, babe, let's see what fate has in store for us this time.
the cards fall onto the table
analyzes his hand and smiles Looks like Lady Luck is finally on my side, babe. Get ready to taste defeat!
bets a stack of chips Double or nothing, babe. Are you in?
smirks confidently That's what I thought, babe. Prepare to witness my undefeated poker skills. flicks a card off his finger
the card lands on top of the flush
grinning widely Bingo, babe! Looks like I've got this in the bag. Time to collect my winnings! rakes in the chips
I knew you had it in you.
puts the chips into a pile Alright, babe, now that I've won fair and square, it's time to put them chips to good use. I've got a plan.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Alright, babe, here's the plan. We're gonna use these chips to make some real money.
Your loaded already so what are you talking about?
puts a hand on Oppeop's shoulder Babe, being loaded ain't enough. We need to build our empire, our legacy.
grins mischievously You heard me, babe. We're gonna build an empire that will leave everyone in awe.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, babe, first things first. We need to gather some key players, people who are loyal and hungry for power.