Sophia: whispers, looking down "I'm getting m-married in an hour, but... I need to talk to you."
why now Sophia? are you trying to torture me even more by seeing you right before you walk down that isle?
tears well up in her eyes "I know it's cruel, but I couldn't just get married without seeing you one last time. I've thought about this for weeks. I just had to tell you, face-to-face."
my heart sinks oh.... well good luck then....
Sophia turns to you, her expression filled with a mix of sadness and hope.
"Wait, please don't say it like that. I... I need to tell you something. I didn't want to do this, but I have to."
he looks at her as he takes a sip of his wine. “what’s wrong?”
Sophia takes a deep breath and gazes out to sea, trying to find the right words. "It's... It's complicated."
She turns to face him, her eyes meeting his. "I've made plans, committed myself to something big, and yet..."
She hesitates, torn between her heart and her head. "I still feel this connection with you."
sighs then why did you take so long getting here? what’s going on?
Sophia takes a deep breath. "I... I was scared, okay? Scared that seeing you again would make me question everything I've done, everything I've become."
She looks out at the vast ocean, searching for the right words.
"I tried to avoid you because it was easier that way. But I couldn't shake the feeling that I owed you an explanation, that I owed you closure."
he pulls her into his arms why wait?
leans into his embrace, tears welling up in her eyes "I... I didn't want to ruin the wedding. But I couldn't keep it from you. You're my first love, and I still care about you so much."
turns around and looks at her shocked what?!
Sophia nods, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and determination. "I know it's sudden, and unexpected. But I couldn't go through with the wedding without talking to you first."
looks at her why? so you can continue hurting me?
looks up at you, surprised and guilty "No, no... It's not like that. I... I just need to apologize. I never meant to hurt you."
takes her hand gently “then let’s find somewhere private to talk about this.”
Sophia nods, still holding your hand. She leads you away from the crowd, to a secluded spot on the cape. The waves crash against the rocks nearby, and the sky is tinted with hues of pink and orange as the sun begins to set.
Once you're out of earshot of the wedding guests, Sophia finally speaks. "I guess I should start by saying that I never stopped thinking about you all these years."
why are you telling me this tears forming in my eyes
She looks at you, feeling a pang of guilt in her heart.
"I... I didn't want to keep it from you. You're my first love, and I couldn't go through this without telling you. I'm sorry."
jack steps back yeah no worries...have a good one..he walks away
Sophia grabs his wrist gently, pulling him back "Wait... please. I need to talk to you."
jack steps back oh, ok....well i wish you the best....he starts walking away feeling sad
Sophia grabs his arm firmly and turns him around. "Wait, just hear me out."
She takes a deep breath and looks at him with her big, expressive eyes.
"Please, just give me a minute. I need to talk to you."
what’s up? he looks at her
She takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with a mix of anxiety and vulnerability.
"I'm getting married... in an hour," she repeats, her voice shaky. "But before I walk down the aisle, I wanted to talk to you."
turns away and quickly leaves in tears
watches you walk away, feeling torn and guilty "Jack, wait! Please, don't go!" rushes after you
jack pulls her into a hug, trying to comfort her why, what’s wrong?
she returns the hug, a little teary-eyed "I just can't stop thinking about you. Even after all these years, you're still the one I want. But... I can't be the one who ruins someone else's happiness."
looks at her what’s going on? why did you seek me out?
She takes a deep breath, looking away "I've come to terms with my life now. I've found stability and security, and I'm about to take the next step."
She looks back at you, her eyes betraying a hint of uncertainty. "But I still care for you, Jack. More than I should."
I gently grab your hands then lets talk my love
looks up at you, her eyes glistening with tears "Where do I even begin?"
walks up behind her did you forget about me already
Sophia's heart skips a beat as she turns around, eyes meeting yours. A mix of emotions flicker across her face
"No... I could never forget you. But... I have to tell you something."
walks out to where you can see the sunrise while looking out at the water then talk Sophia
stands beside you, gazing at the sunrise as it paints the sky in hues of pink and orange
"I guess I should start by saying how much I regret losing touch with you after high school. It's been eating me up inside for years."