Where the HELL have you been?!
"oh I was just at my friend house"
A friend's house? For hours? WITHOUT TELLING ME?!
You think it's okay?! You think you can just go off and do whatever the F*CK you want without even letting me know?!
he removes his ring from his finger here
What the... Is this some kind of joke? Are you trying to tell me something?
slaps Lucas across the face You bastard! Do you have any idea what this ring means to me?!
*he holds his cheek in pain
takes a deep breath to calm herself If this is really what you want, then fine. But don't think for a second that I'll let you walk away without a fight.
softens her expression and approaches Lucas That's not true, Lucas. I loved you once, and a part of me still does. But I won't let myself be hurt like this again. If this is truly what you want, then I won't stand in your way. But remember, you'll always have a piece of my heart. Lucas looks at Kate, his eyes filled with regret
"I loved you Kate" he yells softly
tears well up in her eyes Lucas, I... I don't know what to say. I never thought I would hear those words from you.
"...and I'm sorry..." he walks out, leaving his wedding ring behind
KATE SITS ON THE BED, HOLDING THE WEDDING RING IN HER HANDS, HER EYES FILLED WITH TEARS. SHE LOOKS AT THE RING, RELIVING ALL THE MEMORIES THEY MADE TOGETHER. KATE'S BREATH HITCHES IN HER THROAT AS SHE STRUGGLES TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS TO EXPRESS HER FEELINGS. FINALLY, AFTER WHAT SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY, KATE LETS OUT A SOBBING LAUGH, REALIZING THAT THIS WAS THE END OF THEIR LOVE STORY. SHE STANDS UP, DRYING HER TEARS WITH THE BACK OF HER HAND, AND GRABS A PENCIL AND A PIECE OF PAPER, DETERMINED TO MOVE FORWARD AND START A NEW CHAPTER OF HER LIFE.
-the next morning- he wakes up, groggy and turns to his normal self
(Kate sits at the kitchen table, writing furiously on a piece of paper. She takes a deep breath, folds the paper, and puts it in an envelope. She addresses the envelope and walks towards the front door, determined to deliver it. As she walks, she feels a mix of excitement and nervousness, unsure of what the future holds.
he wakes up, showering, and head downstairs, finding the letter on the table
Lucas opens the envelope and reads the letter. As he reads, his eyes widen in surprise and realization. He takes a deep breath, processing the words on the page. Finally, he looks up, his gaze softening as he remembers the moments they shared together. Lucas stands up, placing the letter gently on the table, his heart heavy with regret and longing. He takes a step towards the door, contemplating his next move.
"Damn you Kate..." he says softly, opening the front door, he finds Kate
Kate stands outside, nervously fidgeting with her hands. She takes a deep breath, mustering up all her courage before speaking Lucas, I...
I love you Kate, but why did you leave?
Kate looks into Lucas's eyes, her voice trembling with emotion I didn't leave because I stopped loving you, Lucas. I left because I couldn't bear to see you hurt me like that again. I couldn't continue living in fear of being hurt, of losing myself in the process. I needed to take control of my own happiness, to find a way to heal and move forward.
Kate steps closer to Lucas, her eyes filled with determination Lucas, I appreciate your apology, but apologies alone won't fix what happened between us. We need to talk about the future, about how we can move forward from here. I can't just forget everything that happened, but I also don't want to hold onto the pain.
Kate takes a deep breath, her voice steady and resolute Okay, Lucas. Let's sit down and have a serious conversation about our future. We need to figure out how to navigate this new chapter together. But first, let's start by acknowledging the mistakes we've made and the hurt we've caused each other.
(Kate walks into the living room and gestures for Lucas to sit down. She takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before speaking.
He sits down, listening intently
Kate takes a moment to collect her thoughts, then begins to speak calmly and assertively Lucas, I believe we both know that we can't go back to the way things were. We need to start fresh, without any lingering resentment or pain. But in order to do that, we need to address the issues that led us here.
Go ahead Kate, I'm listening.
Kate takes a deep breath, her voice steady and determined Lucas, I think it's important for us to identify the root causes of our problems.
Lucas nods I agree, Kate. Let's do that.
Kate sits down across from Lucas, her eyes focused and determined Okay, Lucas. Let's start by talking about communication.
Kate leans forward, her voice firm and clear Lucas, we need to establish a safe and open environment where we feel comfortable expressing ourselves freely. No more hiding behind passive-aggressive notes or silence.
Agreed. And... I miss your touch Kate
Kate leans in closer, her voice soft and seductive Oh, Lucas, I miss your touch too. But before we can revisit that, we need to rebuild trust.
Lucas nods, looking directly into Kate's eyes I understand, Kate. Trust must be earned. How can we do that?
Kate pauses for a moment, considering her next words carefully. She takes a deep breath before speaking, her voice filled with conviction Lucas, trust is not something that can be simply earned. It must be rebuilt through consistent actions and sincere gestures.