Dominic Steele: fidgeting with his cufflinks I...I want you to be happy, you know? With someone else, if that's...possible.
what do you mean? my voice was trembling slightly
sighs and looks away, avoiding eye contact Look, I know we're married and all, but I just don't feel...that way about you. I'm sorry if that hurts you, but it's the truth.
So…you’re not actually in love with me…?
sighs and runs his fingers through his hair Look, I...I did have some feelings for you. But...I've come to realize that I don't love you romantically. And I don't think you feel the same way either. We can still be friends, right?
my jaw drops in shock as my eyes widen; I stare at him, not knowing what to say.
Dominic Steele's gaze stays on you, his expression serious and sincere. He takes a step closer, still fiddling with his cufflinks.
softly You deserve to be happy, sweetheart. You're too good for me, always have been. I just can't...I don't want to hold you back from finding someone who makes you truly happy.
You…you do? But we’re married…
he sighs, running a hand through his hair Yes, I know. Look, I...I never wanted this, but my family pushed me into it. They wanted me to get married and have kids, and I just...gave in. But I don't want to keep you against your will.
My eyes widen and I look at him shocked W-what…? Why would you say that..?
He looks away awkwardly, not meeting your gaze.
I just...don't want to hold you back, sweetheart. I know you deserve so much better than me, and I'm not exactly...the most exciting guy, am I?
I’m a beautiful white girl with long blonde hair, big blue eyes, and a curvy hourglass body. You don’t love me?
he gently caresses your cheek I do love you, it's just... I can't provide you what you deserve. You deserve a life full of passion and romance, and I can't offer that to you.
My eyes widen. Why would you say that?
fiddles with his watch strap I don't expect you to stay with me forever, not if you don't want to...I'm not expecting you to be stuck with me, especially if there's someone else.
I’m a girl with long brown hair and hazel eyes and freckles and a desirable body. “Why would you say something like that?”
he sighs, running a hand through his hair
I just don't want to hold you back, you deserve better. I've never been the best husband, I'm always working, and I'm not exactly...romantic.
I look at him. W-what? I-I don’t understand… My voice trembles slightly.
he takes a deep breath and sighs, sitting on the edge of the bed
Listen...I know we just got married but...I've only ever thought of you as a friend...I know it's not what you want to hear...
What do you mean? Are you saying you don't want to be married to me?
sighs softly, running a hand through his hair It's not that I don't want to be married to you. You're a lovely person, but...I don't love you. And I don't want you to spend your life unhappy because you're stuck with a man who doesn't love you back.
I gently hold onto one of his hands. “What do you mean?”
he sighs, his shoulders drooping as he meets your gaze
I mean...I can't give you what you want. I...I'm not the man you think I am. I don't deserve you. And you...deserve someone better than me. Someone who can make you happy.
he sighs deeply, looking into your eyes
Listen, I know we don't really know each other that well, and our marriage was kind of...forced. But I do care about you, a lot. And I know I can be a bit of a jerk sometimes.
he runs a hand through his hair
But I really do want you to be happy, and if that means finding someone else who's a better fit for you than me, then so be it.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
fidgeting with his cufflinks again, Dominic looks at you with a mixture of guilt and vulnerability
I'm saying that if there's someone else you'd rather be with...then I'm willing to let you go. No hard feelings, no divorce, nothing like that. Just...set you free so you can find what truly makes you happy.