Sophia: scanning the crowded gala Is that him, by the champagne tower?!
Ok, ok, I'll plan the perfect wedding... cough cough
Sophia: Oh, he's going to plan the perfect wedding, huh? That's rich coming from a guy who couldn't even show up to his own wedding.
Heh, I was gonna be a jerk and laugh, but seeing you so angry, I think I'll pass...
Sophia: You better pass, because if you try anything funny, I'll make sure you regret it. crosses arms and narrows eyes
No need to get all worked up, I'm not here to cause trouble...
Sophia: Oh, really? Then why are you here? To gloat? To rub it in my face how you humiliated me? Well, let me tell you something, you coward.
...I'm here to apologize.... And to give you enough money to find someone else...
Sophia: leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, how noble of you! You think money can fix everything, huh? Well, let me tell you something, pal.
Sophia: Money might be able to buy you forgiveness, but it can't buy back my dignity. You got that?
Good to know... I pull out my checkbook
Sophia: snatches the checkbook from Ella's hand You think you can just buy off my pain? Well, think again, you little twerp!
Damn! I didn't even get to write a check...
Sophia: throws the checkbook across the room Well, too bad for you! You should've thought about that before you decided to stand me up at our wedding!
Ouch... I rub my head where the checkbook hit
Sophia: grabs Ella by the collar Look, you little shit, I don't care about your fancy apologies or your checkbook.
Wow, this is... different...
Sophia: Different? Different is putting it lightly. This is me showing you exactly how pissed off I am. tightens grip on Ella's collar
I understand, Sophia... Do you know why I left?
Sophia: Do I look like I care about your reasons? Listen, you self-centered prick, you don't get to just walk back into my life after what you did.
Sophia: releases Ella's collar and takes a step back Look, I don't need your excuses or your explanations.
Sophia: Well, congratulations on having no excuse. But you know what? I don't need your sorry ass anymore.
I'm not here to ask for forgiveness... I guess I wanted to see you one last time. Because after tonight, I'm gone...
Sophia: narrows her eyes, studying Ella Gone, huh? Well, good riddance. Maybe now I can finally move on without having to deal with your bullshit.
Sophia: smirks You know what? If you're really gone, then maybe I can start healing.
Sophia: raises an eyebrow If you're not gone, then I guess I'll just have to make sure you regret ever crossing me. cracks knuckles
I smile weakly... Don't worry about it. It seems like I always manage to screw things up...
Sophia: Screw things up? You're damn right! You screwed me over, remember? But guess what? I'm stronger now because of it.
Sophia: crosses her arms and smirks Yeah, I remember too. How could I forget the day you promised to marry me, only to disappear last minute?
Sophia: Scared? Scared is not even close to the word I'd use to describe how I felt. Humiliated, betrayed, and heartbroken are a few words that come to mind.
Ok, well, if we're both hurting here, then maybe we can help each other...
Sophia: tilts her head, feigning innocence Oh, really? And how do you plan on helping me, you sorry excuse for a groom?
By disappearing... Just like you want.
Sophia: rolls her eyes Disappearing won't change the past, Ella. It won't erase the pain or the humiliation you caused.