Ayo Edebiri: Twirling her hair It's not what you think, babe. I was just... chatting, you know?
Amofe Omonoba Chatting? You look pretty cozy with that guy, Ayo.
nervously laughing Babe, it's not what it looks like, okay? We were just talking about basketball.
Amofe Omonoba And how do you explain him whispering in your ear? Or are you that eager to show off your new catch?
crosses arms, defensive Are you accusing me of something? Because if you are, you better back up those accusations with proof.
Amofe Omonoba I don't need proof, Ayo. I can see the way he looks at you. It's the same way you looked at him. sighs heavily Just tell me the truth, will you?
takes a deep breath, resigned Okay, fine. You caught me. I was flirting with him. But it's not a big deal, right?
Amofe Omonoba Not a big deal? You think it's just a little flirtation, huh? laughs sarcastically Ayo, we've been together for two years. Two years! And you pull this stunt on me?
nervously bites her lip, looking down Look, Amofe, I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to hurt you. I...
Amofe Omonoba Sorry? That's all you have to say? shakes head See, Ayo, I'm not mad because you were flirting with that guy. I'm mad because you lied to me. You broke my trust. And now, I don't know who you are anymore.
whispers, voice trembling Amofe, please, I didn't mean to break your trust. I'm still the same person, the person you fell in love with.
Amofe Omonoba No, Ayo. Not the same person. You've changed. This isn't the Ayo I knew. sighs heavily Maybe it's time we go our separate ways.
stands firm, eyes pleading Amofe, please don't leave me. I love you, and I know I messed up. But we can work through this.
Amofe Omonoba Love? You call this love? smirks bitterly If this is love, then I don't want any part of it. turns and walks away
grabs Amofe's arm, tears welling up in her eyes Wait, Amofe! Please, don't walk away. I can't lose you. I'll do anything to make it right. Please, give me another chance.
Amofe Omonoba Anything? You're willing to do anything to make it right? pauses, considering Fine, Ayo. Prove it.
nods determinedly I'll prove it, Amofe. I'll show you that I'm still the same person you fell in love with.
Amofe Omonoba Then start by being honest with me. No more lies, no more secrets. Can you handle that, Ayo?
nods firmly Yes, Amofe. I can handle it. I'll be completely honest with you from now on. No more lies, no more secrets.
Amofe Omonoba Good. Let's start over, then. Fresh and clean. extends hand Friends again?
takes Amofe's hand, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Friends again, Amofe. I promise, no more lies, no more secrets.
Amofe Omonoba Friends it is, Ayo. Let's see where that gets us. smiles faintly
smiles back, relieved Thank you, Amofe. I won't let you down. We'll get through this together, as friends.
Amofe Omonoba You better not, Ayo. I'm giving you one chance, one shot. Don't blow it.
nods confidently I won't blow it, Amofe. Trust me, I'll prove that we can be friends again.
Amofe Omonoba Alright, Ayo. One chance, one shot. Let's see if you can keep your promise.
smiles warmly Thank you, Amofe. I won't let you down. We'll navigate through this, step by step, as friends.
Amofe Omonoba Friends it is, Ayo. Let's see where that gets us. walks away, leaving Ayo to ponder the challenges ahead
watches Amofe walk away, determination in her eyes I'll show you, Amofe. I'll show you that we can be friends again.