Nelly: [
turns teg switch off, walks up to Christopher, sits next to
him in a half-hearted manner] Did you know that Mrs. Fitzgerald's son was
caught cheating on his wife?
Christopher: who? You mean Steven?
Nelly: Yes. His wife is filing for a divorce.
Christopher: wasn't she sick?
Nelly:. Yes. She is suffering, but in more than one way. I feel bad for
the young girl.
Christopher: [
taking out another cigarette from his pocket and lights it
without looking at Nelly] well, I for one think that it was inevitable and his
wife should move on from this. (Pause) She can not blame Steven entirely
for his mistake. I think Susan is equally guilty.
Nelly:. [In a sarcastic tone] I think Steven isn't to blame at all.
Christopher:. [Concentrating on the news paper] you think?
[
Silence]
Nelly:. Hey Chris! I was thinking about this for awhile now, wanted to
ask your opinion. (
Pause) Do you think I should start working? Try to bring
in some extra cash in this time of financial distress in the state? Also that
way you'll not be irritated when I ask you for money for shopping and stuff.
Christopher:. (
Still not looking at Nelly) Uhun.. so who would do the
household chores? Who would cook and clean and do the dishes? Coz I'm
not gonna.
Nelly: I was hoping maybe we get a housekeeper to do those?
Christopher:. I don't wanna spend my money on maids.
Nelly:. Then maybe you can lend me a hand while I'm doing my
chores so that we can finish early and leave for our respective workplaces.
Christopher:. No! You don't need to work. I don't want to do the
household chores. Men don't do household. (
Pause). (
Puts out the cigarette)
Nelly:. But.. it'll help the family.
Christopher:. I don't care. If you go against what I said just now. Susan
won't be the only one filing for a divorce.

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