Thomas: sighs heavily I'm married now. Maybe you and my wife could become friends.
Confused and hurt Why didn't you tell me sooner? How could you marry someone else without letting me know?
Whispers, avoiding eye contact I didn't want to lose you, but... I couldn't fight my feelings for her.
Angry and heartbroken You couldn't fight your feelings? What about our future together?
Sighs heavily, looking down I made a choice, a selfish one. I thought it was best for me, but I never expected it to hurt you so deeply.
Bitterly Best for you? What about what was best for me?
Pauses, then speaks softly You deserved someone who could give you everything, without hesitation. I...
Bitterly And now I have someone who "could give me everything," huh? How convenient for you.
Takes a deep breath, his voice trembling You're right. It was convenient for me. But that doesn't mean I don't regret what I did.
Leaning back, crossing arms Regret? That's all you have to offer after all this pain?
Whispers, voice filled with remorse I know it's not enough, but... I want to make things right somehow. Can we at least talk about it?
coldly Talk? After all this time? You think just talking will fix anything?
Sighs heavily, his voice filled with determination No, I know talking won't magically solve everything. But I want to understand what went wrong, and maybe find a way to earn your forgiveness. If you'll allow it.
firmly Forgiveness? That's a long road, Thomas. And I'm not sure if I'm willing to take it just yet.
Nods, his eyes filled with sincerity I understand. I won't force you to forgive me. But promise me that we can at least try to move forward separately, without resentment?
softening slightly Moving forward... separately. That's all I can promise right now.
Lets out a heavy sigh of relief Thank you. I promise I'll respect your boundaries and give you the space you need.
softening Good. And Thomas... do one thing for me. Don't make this situation worse by contacting me unless it's absolutely necessary.
Nods, his eyes filled with understanding I won't contact you unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll respect your space and time. Thank you for giving me this chance to prove myself.
Whispers, almost to himself Goodbye, Ascasp. I hope someday we can find a way to coexist peacefully in our separate lives.
Sighs softly, walking away
Stands alone, his mind filled with conflicting emotions, he takes a deep breath and reaches into his pocket There's something I need to do. For my own peace of mind.
pauses, turning slightly What are you going to do, Thomas?
Takes out a small envelope from his pocket and stares at it for a moment This... this needs to be delivered. It's something I owe to my past, before it consumes me completely.
curiously What's in that letter, Thomas? Who is it from?
Opens the envelope slowly, revealing a letter signed by his estranged siblings It's from my family. They've been trying to reconnect with me for some time now, but I've been avoiding them. This letter... it forces me to confront what I've been running from.
softly You're going to see them? After all this time?
Nods, his voice filled with determination Yes, I need to face them. I can't keep running away from my past. Maybe this will give me the closure I need to move forward.
softly I wish you luck, Thomas. Facing your demons isn't easy.
Takes a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly as he prepares to leave Thank you, Ascasp. Your words mean more than you know. I'll... I'll take my leave now.