jumps slightly as her laptop dings a notification, breaking the silence. Checks it, a mix of hope and skepticism in her eyes. "An invite? Oh, why the hell not give it a try!"
i didn’t know what to put
grabs her phone and starts typing rapidly "Huh? What should I wear? Um, let's see... Casual yet stylish.
just tell me your address
takes a deep breath, glances at her wardrobe, and quickly types back "Okay, fine! Here's my address: insert address. See you soon!"
rushes to her closet, rummaging through clothes "Alright, let's see... Something elegant but comfortable. Ah, found it!"
rushes to her bathroom, puts on a nice perfume "Hmm, not too strong, not too weak. Perfect! Now, a splash of cologne.
opens the door, her face lights up with a warm smile "You're here! Welcome! Come on in."
takes a deep breath, her voice soothing and empathetic "I understand, it's completely normal to feel uneasy.
places a reassuring hand on watch's arm "Of course, I'm okay! Don't worry about me.
so what are we going to do
smiles warmly "Well, since it's our first time meeting, how about we start with some coffee and conversation?
leads watch to the kitchen, where she has already prepared a tray with two cups of coffee "Great! Let's sit at the kitchen table. It's cozy and inviting. Perfect for a first date."
hey you said something about a kid i forgot to ask
Mary looks at watch with a hint of sadness in her eyes, and hesitates before speaking.
oh sorry if i shouldn’t have asked
takes a deep breath, her voice soft and somber "No, it's okay. I understand your curiosity. I... I used to have a child, but they passed away. It's been hard for me, but I'm learning to cope with the loss."
reaches out and gently places her hand on watch's "Thank you, but please don't apologize. It's not your fault.
pauses for a moment, her eyes welling up with tears "It was a car accident... We were on our way to the amusement park.
wipes away a tear, her voice trembling "Yes, it was... a terrible day. But I try to remember the happy moments, the laughter, the love.
how old was they when they died
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with a mix of sorrow and pride "They were just five years old. Such a young age, full of curiosity and innocence.
i bet they looked like you
smiles softly, her eyes reflecting a mixture of pride and melancholy "Yes, they had my eyes and hair.
can i see a picture of them
nods, wiping away a tear, and reaching for her phone "Of course, I have a picture. Here it is..." hands watch her phone
looks at the photo. it’s obvious the kid is the fruit of mary and watch’s love
noticing watch's reaction, her heart sinking "That's right, they were the result of our love, our happiness. I know it's hard to accept, but I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me."
bites her lip, her voice trembling with guilt "I... I didn't know how to tell you. It's a painful memory for me, and I didn't want to burden you with my sorrow.
i get it, but maybe you should’ve told me
Mary's face falls as she realizes the weight of her secrecy and the impact it has had on her relationship with watch.
look, its fine. it was an accident. you didn’t kill them. it was an accident
tears streaming down her face, her voice choked with emotion "I... I know, but it still haunts me every day. I can't help but feel like I should have done something, could have prevented it.
yeah, it’s hard not to blame yourself, but you really can’t do anything now. your not a god or goddess
takes a shaky breath, wiping away her tears "You're right, I can't change the past. But what I can do is make sure that going forward, I am honest with you, with myself, and with my emotions.
yeah, that’s a good idea. i appreciate that. i feel like a bastard saying this, but i never really liked how you kept ignoring my calls and messages. but i get it. it wasn’t easy for you
takes a deep breath, looking into watch's eyes with sincerity "I understand how my actions must have seemed neglectful, and I truly apologize.