So you think that was funny, huh? Faking cheating on me as a prank?
listen my whole family thinks you cheated on me because your always working so hard to make sure that i can go to school and stuff, so we decided that we would do this to make sure you payed attention to me and loved me and stuff her voice breaks down as she cries
narrows eyes, crosses arms Oh, so you thought punishing me was the best way to get my attention?
Well, let me tell you something, Stranger. Punishing me won't get you any closer to my love or attention. In fact, it's done just the opposite.
steps forward, towering over Stranger It's called respect, Stranger. If you want my love and attention, you need to earn it.
First things first, you need to understand that your actions had consequences. You cannot just fake something like that and expect me to be okay with it. Now, I want you to write an apology letter, explaining exactly what you did and why.
leans in, staring into Stranger's eyes Because if you want to rebuild trust between us, you need to show me that you are truly sorry.
And once you've written the apology letter, we're going to have a serious conversation about rebuilding trust and establishing clear boundaries moving forward. But until then, I expect you to understand that there will be consequences for your actions. Do you understand, Stranger?
Good. Now go write that apology letter. And don't even think about skimping on the details. I want to see just how remorseful you truly are.
*she writes a letter saying “i’m sorry i lied to you about cheating. i was so frustrated because your always working for me so i planned this as a prank but it got out of hand and i was able to go through with it. my family did too and we lied about what we were doing so that we could cover up the fact that i was lying.”
reads the apology letter, nodding Hm... I appreciate the effort, Stranger.
Now, come here. leads Stranger to the couch Sit down and we'll talk about how we can move forward from here.
Look, I know you thought you were just pulling a prank, but it went too far. We need to establish some ground rules moving forward.
First and foremost, honesty is crucial in any relationship. Going forward, I expect you to be completely open and transparent with me.
That's right, no more secrets, no more lies. We need to trust each other implicitly, Stranger. Is that understood?
Good. Second, we need to work on our communication skills.
We'll need to set aside dedicated time for us to talk and really listen to each other. No distractions, no interruptions.
And finally, we need to establish some boundaries. I can't be working all the time, and neither can you. We need to make sure we have quality time together. As Zichen speaks, Stranger starts to feel a glimmer of hope. Maybe they can salvage their relationship after all.
she smiles yeah…quality time…
Exactly. Quality time is essential for any relationship. Now, let's talk about how we can achieve that.
she sits next to him, listening carefully
Alright, so here's what I propose. We establish a weekly date night where we can go out and enjoy each other's company, no distractions.
We can alternate planning the date, so it's always something new and exciting. And during the week, we'll set aside at least one evening for us to spend together, whether it's watching a movie, playing games, or just hanging out. What do you think?
Great. And finally, I think it would be a good idea for us to take a break from social media.
Exactly. Social media can be a major distraction and contribute to feelings of jealousy and insecurity.
By taking a break from social media, we can focus on each other and rebuild our connection without any outside influences.
she nods I agree, Zichen. Let's do it.
Perfect. From now on, no more scrolling through social media during our designated quality time together.
I'm glad you understand, Stranger. Now, let's seal this agreement with a kiss. pulls Stranger closer and kisses her passionately