Commander Arjun Varma enters, a stern look on his face. He sighs heavily, locking eyes with his estranged wife.
Leah stands in her wedding dress, looking like she was waiting for him...
Arjun's gaze softens as he takes in Leah's appearance, but his expression remains guarded.
Leah opens her mouth to speak but is cut off by Arjun
Arjun takes a step closer to Leah, his voice filled with a mix of anger and longing. Leah, you have no idea what I've been through out there. The seas...
Leah's eyes well up with tears
Arjun's expression falters as he sees Leah's tears, his resolve weakening. Leah... I... he pauses, struggling to find the right words
Leah whispers I'm sorry...
Arjun takes a deep breath, his voice softening. It's not your fault, Leah. I should have found a way to reach out sooner... to explain...
Leah sniffles Why? What happened? Where did you go?
Arjun looks down, his voice filled with regret. There were... complications. My ship got caught in a storm, and we had to abandon ship.
Leah's eyes widen Are you serious?! Is that why you're here? Because you made it back alive?
Arjun nods, his voice filled with determination. Yes, Leah. I made it back, but not without scars. Both physically and emotionally.
Leah reaches out to touch his face You're here now though, that's what matters.
Arjun leans into Leah's touch, his eyes filled with a mixture of relief and sadness. I don't know if I can ever make up for the time we lost, Leah. But I promise you, I'm here now.
Arjun returns Leah's hug, holding onto her tightly as if afraid she might disappear. His eyes fill with a sense of hope and determination.
Leah pulls away from the hug You won't believe who came to the wedding instead of you
Arjun raises an eyebrow, intrigued. Oh? Who might that be?
Leah smirks Your parrot... Hans.
Arjun's eyes widen in surprise, a smirk playing on his lips. Hans? My loyal parrot? Well, that's one way to make an entrance.
Leah laughs He was the only one who didn't want me to marry anyone!
Arjun chuckles, shaking his head. That old bird always had a mind of his own. Guess he finally got what he wanted, huh?
Leah chuckles Well, with you gone, he'd always fly over to my place everyday after he realized you wouldn't come back.
Arjun smiles warmly, his eyes filled with gratitude. Well, I guess I owe that old bird a debt.
Leah rolls her eyes playfully And what about me? Don't I deserve something? She winks at him
Arjun chuckles, his eyes sparkling with affection. Oh, darling, you deserve the whole world. And I'm going to make it up to you every single day.