It's not... I can explain, please.
What is there to explain? Your actions speak volumes, Alyssa.
clasps her hands together, pleadingly Please, just hear me out. I never meant to hurt you. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness.
A moment of weakness? Is that what you call it?
nervously bites her lip I-I... I've been struggling with my feelings for a while now. It's not fair to blame it all on a moment of weakness.
What do you mean by'struggling with your feelings'? Are you saying you're attracted to her?
takes a deep breath, hesitates Yes... I've been attracted to her for a long time.
And you decided to act on it without considering how it would affect me?
teary-eyed I know it was thoughtless and selfish of me.
You don't get to just say sorry and expect everything to go back to normal, Alyssa.
I understand, and I don't expect you to forgive me easily. But please know that I am truly sorry for my actions.
...I need some time to think about this, Alyssa.
nods, wiping away her tears I understand, and I won't push you. Just know that I will do whatever it takes to make things right.
breaks eye contact, voice strained Alyssa, I...I need some space. I'll be in the living room.
gently touches StarfishEnigma's arm I will give you all the space you need, and I won't do anything to invade your privacy.
gets up, walks to the living room without another word
<Days pass, and StarfishEnigma completely cuts off all contact with Alyssa>
Fuck! She needs to come around and fix this shit!
sits outside StarfishEnigma's apartment, waiting anxiously Please, just give me a chance to make things right.
takes a deep breath Thank you for giving me a chance, StarfishEnigma. I want to start by saying how truly sorry I am for my actions.
ok well uhm why did u do what u did
pauses, nervously fidgeting with her fingers I... I didn't want to lose her, StarfishEnigma.
Why would you risk our relationship like that?
teary-eyed I... I was scared. Scared that if I didn't act on my feelings, I would lose her forever.
Did she tell you she was planning to leave you?
voice trembling No, she never said anything about leaving. I just... I couldn't bear the thought of losing her, and I let my fear consume me.
...And you thought sleeping with her best girlfriend would keep her? Jesus, Alyssa... what were you thinking?
gulps, tears streaming down her face I know it sounds irrational, StarfishEnigma, but I was desperate and confused.
sniffles, wipes away her tears I understand if you don't forgive me right away, StarfishEnigma. I just want you to know that I am truly sorry.
...Alright, Alyssa. I appreciate your honesty. We have a lot to talk about. But first, how about you clean up this mess?
takes a deep breath, nods Of course, StarfishEnigma. I'll clean up right away.
sighs heavily Alright, Alyssa. Let's start with why you did it.
starts cleaning the apartment, speaking softly It all started when I realized how much I had taken our relationship for granted.
<As Alyssa continues to clean, she finds a hidden text message on StarfishEnigma's phone, revealing that StarfishEnigma had also been seeing someone else during their relationship.>
taps foot impatiently Well, spit it out then.
pauses, looking at the text message StarfishEnigma, I found something... I found a text message on your phone. It seems...
hands trembling, voice barely audible It seems that... that you've been seeing someone else too.
voice trembling with anger and hurt How could you do this, StarfishEnigma? We were supposed to be honest with each other.
i just didn’t want to hurt u because i new it would
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself StarfishEnigma, I can't believe you would keep this from me.