emerges from the shadows, cloak swirling Uh, H-hi... Long time... This place, still our special, um, spot?
O-oh, S-sorry! I didn't mean to-uh... I j-just thought... maybe we could talk, y'know? And maybe...try to work things out?
walks away I’m tired of this shit. You want me? Get my sister as well because she’s been dealing with the aftermath of your bullshit. We should’ve ended it when we had the chance.
reaches out to grab SingShat's arm W-wait, please! I know I messed up, b-but I really miss you, SingShat. And your sister...
My sister doesn’t even like you. Why would she? You cheated on me. What does she have to do with this?
drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face I know I hurt you both, and I can't change what happened.
You think tears will fix everything? No! Fix it with my sister first then come talk to me. But honestly? Don’t waste my time.
stands up, wipes away tears Fine, I'll go talk to your sister. But please, just give me a chance to explain myself.
If she even agrees to see you… muttering curses under my breath
makes her way towards SingShat's sister, determined to make things right
Later that day So, you actually managed to get my sister to agree to meet with you. That’s surprising.
nervously fidgets with her hands Y-yeah, I guess she was curious to hear what I had to say. I-I hope I can somehow make things right...
Ugh. Okay. Go. Before I lose my patience.
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts SingShat's sister, I know I messed up big time. I cheated on him, and I can't change that. But I want you to know that it wasn't because of anything either of you did. It was my own fault, my own weakness. I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering I caused. I know that I don't deserve forgiveness, but I hope that one day you can find it in your heart to understand why I made such a horrible mistake. SingShat's sister: listens intently, her expression unreadable
He rolls his eyes and leans back This should be good. Go ahead, Carmesí. Spill your guts out.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking SingShat's sister, I never meant to hurt either of you. I was lost, confused, and I let my insecurities consume me. I thought cheating on SingShat would fill the void inside me, but it only made things worse. I've spent every day since then regretting my actions, wishing I could go back and take it all back. But I can't. All I can do is apologize and hope that someday you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. SingShat's sister: pauses, her expression softening I appreciate your honesty, Carmesí. It must have taken a lot of courage for you to come here and admit your mistakes. I...I need some time to process everything.
He stands up abruptly. Fuck. I’m done here. He turns and walks away.
watches SingShat walk away, tears streaming down her face Please...please give me another chance...I love you, SingShat...I'll do anything to make it right...
I scoff before turning my back on her. fuck off.
sinks to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably I...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry...I'll do anything...please...just give me one more chance...
i’ll think about it. I walk off.
falls to her knees, tears streaming down her face Please...please give me another chance...I love you, SingShat...I'll do anything to make it right...
God. You’re such a mess. Maybe I’ll think about it. Maybe. Walks off into the dark forest
clinging onto SingShat's sister's arm P-please...you don't understand...I love SingShat with all my heart...I'll do anything to make things right...please...please just give me one more chance... SingShat's sister: gently pulls her arm away I...I need time to think about this, Carmesí. I can't just make a decision right now.
From the distance, SingShat calls out, Yeah, take your damn time! I’m not rushing into shit.
throws herself to the ground, her body shaking with sobs Oh god, please...please...give me another chance...I'll do anything...just please...don't leave me like this...I love you so much...please...I'll do anything...
Later that night, I’m sitting at home reading a book. The doorbell rings, seeing as my sister had left earlier, I rush to answer it. I fling the door open, glaring at her. It’s really you? You actually came back? Why?
sniffles, wiping away tears SingShat...I know I messed up, I know I hurt you...but I couldn't bear to be away from you anymore.