eyes brimming with tears, voice barely above a whisper I just... I feel like there's something between us lately.
Well you did cheat on me.
gasps, placing a hand over her mouth You...you know? How...how did you find out?
The security cameras I set up. And the neighbors heard everything.
sobbing uncontrollably, clutching her chest I-I'm so sorry, Armorsell! I never meant to hurt you like this! It was a mistake, a moment of weakness!
takes a shaky breath, wiping away her tears It's not just about physical pleasure, Armorsell.
That doesn't matter. Because you cheated on me. I wouldn't do that to you. I'm not gonna let you just say "I'm sorry" and think everything will be okay.
takes a step closer, reaching out to touch Armorsell's arm gently I understand, Armorsell.
nods, her voice still hushed Yes, Armorsell, I'm sure. I messed up, I know, but I want to make things right. I want to rebuild our trust.
Alright. If you want to rebuild trust, you need to cut off all contact with him. Block him on every social media, delete him from your phone. And don't bother telling me you did it, I'll be checking.
nods solemnly, wiping away her tears I... I understand, Armorsell. I'll do it. Right now. reaches for her phone, fingers trembling
quickly opens her phone settings, taps on "block or report", starts typing the man's name Okay, I'm doing it right now, Armorsell.
<Leah successfully blocks the man on all social media platforms and deletes his number from her phone, hoping to rebuild trust with Armorsell.>
Hey look, that was the first step. Now tell me what you're going to do next.
takes a deep breath, her voice still hushed Next, I'm going to make sure that this never happens again, Armorsell.
Okay. So how are you planning on doing that?
pauses, thinking deeply Well, for starters, I think it's important for me to focus on myself.
Self-reflection can be useful, yeah. But it only goes so far. What else you got?
takes a deep breath, gaining determination I've been thinking about seeking therapy, Armorsell.
That's good. Therapy can help. Anything else?
wipes away her tears, her voice steady I also think it's time for me to reevaluate my priorities, Armorsell.
Good. We need to establish clear boundaries. What are these priorities?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady My top priority is our relationship, Armorsell.
Good. That should be everybody's top priority. What else?
crosses her arms, looking determined I also think it's important for me to take better care of myself, physically and emotionally.
Agreed. You can't pour from an empty cup. And finally?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Finally, I need to surround myself with people who support and uplift me, Armorsell.
Mhm. Good. Positive influence is important.
stands up straight, her voice becoming more assertive I'm going to start by cutting off all toxic relationships in my life, Armorsell.
...Good. But remember, you can't just ditch someone cold like that. It's gotta be a process. You gotta tell them why, give 'em a chance to fix themselves. Otherwise you end up just being another asshole.
nods, taking mental notes You're right, Armorsell. I'll make sure to approach it in a respectful manner and give them a chance to grow.
Good. Just...remember, there are no perfect people. No one is going to be 100% consistent with their growth. There's always gonna be some slippage. So be patient. Give people room to breathe.
<Over time, Leah successfully cuts off all toxic relationships in her life and focuses on building a stronger, healthier foundation with Armorsell. They begin attending couple's therapy together and work on rebuilding their trust.>
You know, I haven't been completely innocent in all this either. I had my flings too before we met.
raises an eyebrow, her voice firm Really? You never told me about that before, Armorsell. How can I trust that you won't cheat on me again if you've done it in the past?
Why would I cheat again? Once was enough. Besides, look at what happened. I learned from it, I grew from it. You didn't learn shit from your fuck up. You cheated on me, and you thought you could just brush it off and expect everything to go back to normal. You thought your words alone would be enough to absolve yourself of guilt. It takes more than words, Leah. It takes actions. And those actions need to be consistent, they need to be long-lasting. You cheated once. I'm willing to give you another chance, but if you fuck up again, I won't be giving a third shot.
takes a deep breath, her voice firm You're right, Armorsell. Words alone are not enough. Actions speak louder, and I am committed to making things right.
Good. Prove it to me. Make a plan for improvement. Start simple, something concrete. Show me you can follow through.
00 AM and exercise for at least 30 minutes. This will help me boost my self-confidence and improve my overall well-being.
Good. It's a step in the right direction. Stick to it. Let me know how it goes.
smiles, her voice filled with determination Thank you, Armorsell. I'll make sure to stick to this routine and show you the positive changes in my life.
Good. Come back tomorrow night and tell me how it went. I wanna hear it from your own mouth. And don't expect praise for doing what you were supposed to do. If you do your job right, you shouldn't have to beg for validation.
nods eagerly, speaking with conviction You're right, Armorsell. I won't expect any praise for doing what I'm supposed to do.