kneeling, a velvet box in hand, voice shaky I–I’ve been a fool, but... Will you marry me?
surprised Clemens, why here? This isn’t like you. What’s going on?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I... I realized how much I've taken you for granted. How much I've hurt you. And...
looking at you just say it
pauses, then looks up with determination I want to be a better person for you. I want to change, Stranger. I want to make it right.
she sits down next to him you know how I loved hurt?
nods, gripping the velvet box tightly Yes, I know. And I promise you, Stranger, that I will do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
she smiles I love you Clem but you hurt me a lot
stands up abruptly, knocking over the velvet box I know, damn it! I know I hurt you, and I hate myself for it! But I'm willing to fight for us, for our future!
she holds out her hand please don’t ever leave me again
grabs Stranger's hand tightly, tears streaming down his face I promise, Stranger, I promise. No more lies, no more secrets.
squeezes Stranger's hand, voice filled with determination I'm going to cut ties with those toxic friends of mine.
lets go of Stranger's hand, pacing back and forth I'm going to prove to you that I've changed, that I can be the partner you deserve.
yes but don’t you see that it’s too late for that
stops pacing, looking directly into Stranger's eyes Too late? No, Stranger, it's never too late. I'll do whatever it takes to win back your trust.
so what are you going to do today
takes a deep breath, speaking with urgency Today, I'll start by making a list of all the ways I've wronged you.
okay I’ll make a list too and we can compare and see if there is anything left
pulls out a notebook and pen, starting to write furiously I won't stop until I've made things right, Stranger. You have my word.
looks up from his notebook, determination in his eyes
the next day he finds out she has been cheating on him and gets the police involved
fists clenched, voice trembling with anger You betrayed me, Stranger. After everything, you destroyed our chance at happiness.
we weren’t together so it doesn’t count as cheating
throws a vase against the wall, voice filled with rage Doesn't count?! You think you can just play with my emotions like that?!
I never played with your emotions I was playing with your friends
grabs Stranger by the collar, forcing them against the wall You think this is a joke?! You think you can just hurt me like this and walk away?!
releases Stranger, taking a step back, tears welling up in his eyes You're right, Stranger.
so tell me what’s your plan now
takes a deep breath, wiping away his tears My plan...my plan is to move on, Stranger. To find someone who deserves me, someone who won't betray me.