Nathan: fidgeting with seashell Hey, um, I... I need to talk about... about us. It's... it's important.
I'm busy doing other things in my phone
takes a deep breath, hesitates Look, I know it's crazy, but... I've been keeping something from you. I'm... I'm your fiancé's secret lover.
nervously scratching his head Yeah, I know how it sounds. But hear me out, okay? It's complicated.
I don't know what to say, Nathan. I give you a look of betrayal
steps closer, voice trembling I know this is going to hurt you, and I never wanted to betray you.
Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'm still processing the information
sighs deeply, runs a hand through his hair I... I didn't know how to tell you, okay? It's not like I planned any of this.
I take a moment to process everything Are you coming back home?
takes a step closer, voice cracking I can't come back home, not yet. I need to figure this out first.
puts his hands on his hips, frustration evident Look, I understand that you're hurt. But I didn't mean to hide this from you, I swear.
What are you going to do now then?
paces back and forth, muttering to himself Okay, okay, think, Nathan. We need a plan. We need to figure this out. snaps fingers
I look at you You know what, I'll let you figure it out, Nathan. And we'll talk later.
runs a hand through his hair, pacing anxiously We can't just leave it like this, mbeneath. We need to resolve this. I can't just disappear and act like nothing happened.
grabs mbeneath's shoulders, looking into their eyes Look, I know I messed up, and I'm sorry. But we need to talk about this.
I know, Nathan. I give you a tight smile
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret I never wanted to hurt you, mbeneath. I just got caught up in the moment, and things spiraled out of control.