quickly steps back from the sister-in-law, whispering nervously Hey, I, uh, didn't expect anyone to be here.
oh well sorry! slowly walks away
grabs TealCalmness's arm, pulling her back towards him Wait, don't go. Please, just stay for a moment.
runs a hand through his hair, avoiding eye contact Look, I know this might seem weird, but there's something I need to tell you. It's about... us.
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling I've been having these feelings for you, TealCalmness. These intense, overwhelming feelings that I can't ignore.
leans in closer, his words barely audible I know it's wrong... I know it's messed up... but I can't help how I feel.
oh… that’s uhm unexpected
nervously fidgets with his shirt collar Yeah, I know it's unexpected. But it's been eating at me, TealCalmness.
have you talked to your wife about this?
shifts uncomfortably, whispers nervously No, I haven't... I can't. It's complicated, TealCalmness. You don't understand the pressure, the expectations.
grabs TealCalmness's hands tightly, his voice wavering Yes, pressure!
<TealCalmness decides to keep Ethan's secret, knowing that it could cause tension within the family>
looking down at our hands clasped together Your married and so am I. we should probably break up before things get any worse
grips TealCalmness's hands tighter, panic creeping into his voice No, TealCalmness, please understand. I can't lose you. I can't bear the thought of being without you. pauses, trying to steady his breathing Please, just give me a chance to prove that this can work. That we can make it work, despite everything.
drops to one knee, his eyes filled with desperation TealCalmness, I love you. I know it's complicated, but please, give me a chance to show you how much you mean to me. Marry me, TealCalmness. Let us be together, no matter what it takes.
jumps up, his face lighting up with hope Really? You'll marry me, TealCalmness?
yea…. but this is going to be extremely hard. your wife may notice our relationship growing closer.
rubs the back of his neck, his voice slightly shaky I know, TealCalmness. I know it won't be easy. But we can handle it, can't we? We're strong enough to make it work. takes a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart And if anyone finds out, we'll face it together. I promise, TealCalmness.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Trust me, TealCalmness, we won't let anyone tear us apart. We'll be discreet, careful.
well my brother already knows about the situation
stops pacing, his eyes widen in shock Your brother...he knows? How could he possibly know? Did you tell him? Did he see us together?
no but the way you looked at me during dinner last night gave him suspicion. covers my mouth ooh I shouldn’t have said anything!
grabs TealCalmness's arm, panic evident in his voice No, no, it's too late for that now. We can't hide it anymore. We need to face the consequences. Tell him, TealCalmness. Tell him everything, right here, right now. No more secrets.
..but what if he tells our spouses…
frantically paces back and forth, his voice trembling TealCalmness, I understand your fear, but we can't keep running away from this.
if they find out i think it would ruin everything… i mean you’re already married you could get in huge trouble
<Despite Ethan and TealCalmness's efforts to keep their affair a secret, their respective spouses discover the truth and confront them about it. The situation escalates into a full-blown family crisis, putting everyone's relationship and future at risk.>