Forbidden Woman Page #9

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nicer, more successful, of course,

and clean

but honestly, you should be happy

because a lot of people

wish they had jobs.

Hmm, yeah, I guess...

I guess you're right.

But you... I used to work at

a shoe department

at Dillard's before I came here

but I don't feel like

going back to those

stank feet and those stank

attitudes all day.

Mmm, I hear that.

Well, hey, just as

a side note, my firm

Peterson, Lewis and Kramer is

expanding into the Midwest

and we are aggressively

seeking new lawyers and talent

so just wanna put that

bug in your ear.

Well, this bug is buzzing.

(laughing)

But, you know...

my boss has been

real good to me

and not a lot of bosses would give you

a two-hour lunch break.

Um, so, um...

Will I see you...

will I see you again?

I don't mean to be rude,

but that is a mighty

stupid question.

What's your credit score?

Well, I guess

I'll call you later.

- Mmm, you do that.

- Un-huh.

(mumbling)

(chuckling)

Sir, you want to

see me?

Yeah, have a seat.

You've been knowing me

a long time, am I right?

- Yes, sir.

- Good.

I'm not gonna

beat around the bush.

What are you trying to

accomplish by

dealing with my wife?

Sir, I'm not trying

to accomplish...

Save it, save it, save it.

Your number came up

on her cell phone.

What's going on?

Sir, there's

nothing going on.

Let me tell you something.

I want you to

really hear me.

My wife is a nice lady.

Young...

naive, very kind.

And whatever

you're trying to do

by going around me

to get to her,

- is not...

- Sir...

It's not going to work.

You understand me?

I'm the boss here.

When I make decisions,

they're final.

You understand?

So go back to your office

and get to work.

That's the last thing

I'm gonna say.

(door closing)

Out of all the days I choose to

leave my wallet in my gym shorts

I choose today to do it.

It's okay.

Gosh, they said

we can get on the next flight out.

Don't beat yourself up.

Beat myself up?

I've been beat up enough

for the last few years.

And you don't ever have to worry

about me beating myself up.

- Jarvis.

- Um... oh, you know what?

Have a seat, look.

I gotta holler

at Elston real quick.

I left my SpongeBob

pillowcase at his crib.

I gotta get it.

- I can't fly without it.

- SpongeBob?

Yeah, SpongeBob.

- There we go.

- I'll be back, babe.

Okay, I'll be here.

Okay.

(knocking)

Come in.

Elston, what's wrong?

I came right over as soon

as I got the message.

Thank you for coming.

You look upset,

what's wrong?

I should've

never started this with you.

Come on, don't tell me...

- Listen.

- You getting cold feet.

We're just getting started.

Vanessa, I've been

putting my job on the line.

I've been lying and deceiving people,

walking around here.

- This is not who I am.

- What?

You think I put a gun to your

head and made you do this?

- You wanted this just as bad as I did.

- Vanessa...

Vanessa, I can't do this!

I cannot do this,

this is not who I am.

So you think it's that easy.

You're just gonna stand right there

and say that you're done?

No, I'm not an old toy.

You can't just toss me aside

like I'm a piece of dirt!

I never said you

were an old toy, Vanessa.

Listen...

You're gonna listen to me

and you're gonna do exactly

what I say to do.

Otherwise, I'm gonna

ruin your career at this firm

and you will never make another

dime again.

Now, Elston,

I need you to sign that contract

and I need you to sign it now.

Get out!

Get out, now!

Sheila:
You heard the man,

you heard him.

Get out.

Boy, man, I thought

I was devious, but you?

You take the cake, honey,

and all that money you gave me,

I'm giving it back.

- This...

- I'm no longer into that.

My life is a parade.

- Parade?

- Long story.

You know what?

This isn't over.

(door closing)

You know we gotta

tell him, right?

- Are you out of your mind?

- Mrs. Simmons?

- Pinkie toe?

- Mm-hmm.

She's my sister in the Lord

now, you know.

And she always

says that the Bible says:

"First go and be reconciled

with your brother."

Sheila, how can you be quoting

the Bible at a time like this?

Yeah, I know.

But it's never too late,

you know,

even with a past

as long and colorful as mine.

Yes, very long and colorful.

Come on now, we gotta go, now,

come on, stand up.

Come on, hold your head up.

Man up and let's go.

Elston.

Sheila, you know

I love you like a sister.

I love you too.

And I'm gonna

miss you.

I'm gonna miss you too.

(chuckling)

All right, let's go.

- Hey.

- Hey, uh...

I'm busy right now

doing some reading.

Can this wait?

No, sir, it cannot.

What's the problem?

Okay, um...

I'm just gonna go

ahead and say it, um...

I've been having an affair

with your wife.

(chuckling)

Is that what you

came here to tell me?

Is this... is this some...

some kind of game?

Some kind of scam or something?

Because my wife

wouldn't do anything like that.

No, no, no, I helped them too

and I'm ashamed of it.

And they didn't

even pay that much.

This... this... this is a joke,

this is not true, okay, so...

Of course, this isn't true.

Oh.

Okay, listen...

Why would you

do something like that?

I treated you like my own son.

Yes, Elston, why would you

do something like this?

Sir, I don't

know why I did it

but I did it, okay,

and...

I'm so sorry.

I disappointed myself,

I disappointed you

and I'm ashamed.

And I'm willing to

suffer the consequences, sir.

I'm so sorry.

Is this true?

Of course it's not true,

for goodness sakes.

I treated you like a queen,

is this true?

Oh, come on, man.

Yo, tell me this is a lie, E.

You was about to get

a promotion.

I have here on my phone

all the pictures and text messages

that she sent...

- Give me that!

- No, no, no...

(stammering)

Jezebel!

I'm sorry, sir.

Why would

you do this to me?

You're gonna stand here

and lie about it.

Wow.

I want you out of here.

Talk to my lawyer

in the morning.

Go to my house.

Give your keys

to my housekeeper.

You're the worst.

As for you...

I trusted you.

I treated you

like my own son.

You lying, conniving little punk.

I want you to

go clean your desk out

and leave your keys

on top.

Let me tell you something.

If I was 20 years

younger...

Randall, Randall, Randall!

Randall!

You ain't kickin'

nobody, homey.

We're from Cabrini-Green.

Everybody get out.

Get out!

Get out of my office!

Get out!

Let's go.

Get out of my office.

I am not your

toy or your trophy.

You just give me

chump change.

Do you know,

all you did...

Randall,

was work, work, work, work.

That's all you did.

I needed some attention.

(sniffling)

I felt so worthless.

All that money

you make,

you don't think

I deserved any?

I'm your wife.

I want you out.

Get out of my office

before I call the cops

and have them

take you out.

Get out of my office.

- Get out of my office.

- Take it.

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Elston:
I feel so terrible.

And you should,

Johnny Heartthrob.

- Slow down.

- Jarvis.

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