Sophia: Eyes well up I-I thought we were...building something real. Was it all...just a lie?
I sigh Look… It wasn’t meant to be like this..
Sophia crosses her arms and looks at you with a mixture of sadness and anger Then what was it supposed to be? A game? An experiment for you to just throw away when you're done with me?!
She looks at you with confusion in her eyes, still holding back tears
Then...why? Why would you say it was just an experiment? Don't I mean anything to you?
I sigh softly and shake my head no, it wasn't all a lie... I do love you... but I'm not really sure what I want out of life right now...
My eyes narrow slightly as I cross my arms, still trying to hold back tears So what? You want a divorce because you're unsure about your future? What am I supposed to do with that, huh?
I mean I guess....but why do you want me to say what I really feel I hug her tight
Sophia buries her face into your chest, her shoulders shaking with sobs
Why... Why did you marry me if it was all a lie? Was I just some experiment...some game to pass the time?
he sighs as he looks down at her not entirely.
She looks up at him, her eyes searching his face for answers.
W-What do you mean...not entirely?
She crosses her arms, looking away. Then what was it? Tell me honestly...was any of it real or just some game to you?
looking down no soph it wasn't i fell in love with you
She looks at you with a mix of sadness and anger Then why do you want a divorce now? If you truly love me, why are you so eager to throw our marriage away like it means nothing?
No no no my dear that's not what i meant
Then what did you mean, Santa? I thought we had something special... something real. But now you're saying it was all just an experiment? An experiment! How could you do this to me?
kisses her no it wasn't love I want to be with you for ever
Sophia melts into the kiss, wrapping her arms around your neck Really? You're not just saying that to let me down easy?
no.. it wasn’t… I pull out a small box
Sophia's eyes widen as she sees the small box in your hand. Her heart races as she tries to process what it could possibly be.
W-What's...in the box?
What do you mean? You're the one who told me you loved me. looks confused
Sophia's voice trembles I did love you! I still do. But...you said our marriage was just an experiment? That it meant nothing to you? How can I believe anything we had was real if that's how you truly feel?
No no I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that. I want us to work
Takes a step closer, eyes narrowing You want us to work? Then why did you say our marriage was just an experiment?
Her voice is firm, but there's a hint of vulnerability in her tone
I sigh and rub my temples. "Look, I know this hurts but hear me out."
Nods slowly, still fighting back tears
I'm listening...
I wipe away your tears and kiss you softly of course not baby, my love for you is pure
She looks into your eyes You said you wanted a divorce...that our marriage was an experiment.
She takes a deep breath to keep her emotions in check
How can I trust that this isn't some cruel joke?
I wrap my arms around your waist what no baby
She tries to resist, but she can't help melting into your embrace.
You...you said you wanted a divorce.