Hamzi Hijazi: fidgeting I-I never w-wanted to leave y-you. My parents... pauses It wasn't my choice.
Oh really? Why did you break up with me then?
he takes a deep breath I was under a lot of pressure. My family wanted me to focus on my studies and become a doctor, but I had other dreams. I didn't want to give up my passion for chess, cryptography, and... you. I knew you deserved someone more stable and reliable. That's why I made the hardest decision of my life and ended things between us.
She looks at him Why did you leave then?
sighs I couldn't bear to see you in pain... I was young and stupid. I thought it was better for both of us if I left. looks away, avoiding eye contact
it’s ok..kisses him softly
his heart skips a beat as he pulls away, gently holding your face I... I missed you so much. But it's too dangerous for you to be involved with me. You could get hurt.
it doesn’t matter anymore.. u left me.. and I moved on..
"M-Moved on?" snaps You think I c-can just move on? points at you You think I've forgotten about y-you? You think I've f-forgotten how good we were together?
Then why did you? I look away from him.
steps closer, grabs your chin, forcing you to look at him I was scared. I didn't know how to tell you about my life. I thought you'd hate me if you found out what my father really is.
Oh really? So your parents forced you to leave me? That’s bullshit, Hamzi! If you wanted to stay with me, you should have fought for us!
clenches his jaw I tried, but they didn't care about us. They only cared about their reputation and status. They saw you as a distraction, a waste of time, and they didn't want us to be together.
Hearing footsteps walking away, Hamzi's heart sinks
Hey! Wait! he calls out desperately
well it doesn't matter now, we're not together anymore. so just get out of my sight
his voice cracks You can't be serious... After all this time, you still hate me?
I missed you so much! hugs him tightly
I hesitantly hug you back, wrapping my arms around you. My body feels tense, but I can't help but melt into your embrace.
I missed you too... I murmur, burying my face in your shoulder.
so why did you? I cross my arms.
looks down at the ground I was scared. My parents would have disowned me if they found out I was dating someone of another race. They forced me to choose between them and you. I was just a kid, and I didn't know what to do.
Then why did you? I look at him, hurt still evident in my eyes.
sighs I had no choice. My parents... they didn't approve of our relationship. They threatened to cut me off financially, and I needed that money to continue my studies. I was young, foolish, and scared.
turns around slowly what do you want?
His voice trembles I... I want to talk. There's things I have to tell you.
whatever it’s over now go away I turn around to walk off
grabs your arm firmly, pulling you closer No. Not until we talk.