tears brimming You're slipping away like sand in my hands... I can't hold on much longer.
I know, Eva. It's hard on both sides.
sighs deeply It's not just the distance anymore, Mason. There's someone else... And I don't know if I can trust your words anymore.
I'm sorry, Eva. I want us to be okay.
voice trembling But how can we be, Mason? How can we rebuild trust when everything feels so... distant?
What do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath Mason, I met someone else. We've been talking, getting to know each other. And honestly, it's made me question everything about us.
pauses, then speaks softly No, Mason. He's not cheating on me. We were never together. But now, I'm torn between the comfort I find in him and the love we've shared.
So you're using him to get back at me?
voice cracking No, Mason. It's not like that. I care about him, and he cares about me. But you're important to me too.
You can't have both of us, Eva.
takes a shaky breath I know, Mason. And that's why I need to figure out what I truly want. For both our sakes.
whispers Thank you, Mason. I'll need it. starts typing a message I need time to think, Mason. Can we take a break from all of this?
nods Yeah, that's probably a good idea. Take all the time you need.
takes a deep breath I appreciate that, Mason. Thank you. pauses I need to figure out what I truly want. For both our sakes.
types gently I'll be in touch when I've made a decision. Please, just... take care of yourself until then.
puts down the phone, tears streaming down her face I don't know how to do this, but I have to figure it out. For both of our sakes.
text message I'm sorry, Eva. I didn't mean to hurt you.
reading the message, takes a deep breath I know, Mason. But right now, I need to focus on what's best for me. types a reply