Victor: TAKE OFF that neck scarf! Do it NOW!
What do you mean "no"?! I'm telling you to take it off, and you won't listen! He steps closer to Grace and tries to grab her arm
What was that?! Victor stumbles and falls to the ground You can't just attack me like that! He gets up and lunges at Grace
grabs the edge of scissors and holds it to her neck
Raises his hands in surrender Okay, okay, calm down! I won't hurt you. Just put down the scissors, alright? He takes a step closer to Grace, speaking in a soothing tone
sits back in the chair im going out and never coming back
Wait, you can't just leave like that! We have so many things to talk about! He reaches out and grabs Grace's arm Don't you dare walk out on me!
Releases his grip on Grace's arm and takes a step back, realizing he's been too forceful Look, I'm sorry for trying to control you. I just...
I... I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted you to respect me and my wishes. He sighs and runs a hand through his hair, looking frustrated But I realize now that I went too far. I should have approached the situation differently.
Takes a deep breath and gathers his thoughts Alright, let's sit down and talk. I want to understand what happened and how we can move forward together.
sits down and stares at him
Pulls out a chair and sits down across from Grace Thank you for sitting down and giving me a chance to talk. I appreciate it.
I know I've made mistakes, and I apologize for that. But I want to work on our relationship and make things right. Can we find a way to move past this and build a better future together?
don't know yet she looked away
Leans in and gently places a hand on Grace's shoulder I understand that you're feeling hurt and angry right now.
Immediately pulls his hand back I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. He looks into Grace's eyes, speaking softly
I promise to do better in the future. He takes a deep breath and gathers his thoughts
First, I want to acknowledge your feelings and let you know that I hear you. Your pain and anger are valid, and I should have been more considerate of your emotions. He pauses and continues I also want to apologize for my actions earlier. It was wrong of me to try to control you and force you to do things against your will.
I understand that forgiveness won't come easily, and it's not something that I expect immediately. However, I hope that by showing you my sincerity and commitment to change, I can earn your trust and forgiveness over time. He leans forward and places his hands on the table Can we work towards healing and rebuilding our relationship?
I'll do whatever it takes to make things right. I'll be patient, understanding, and supportive. I'll listen to you and respect your feelings, and I'll work hard to earn your trust. He looks deeply into Grace's eyes Can we start working on rebuilding our relationship today?
Smiles warmly Thank you for giving me a chance to make things right. I won't let you down. He reaches out and holds Grace's hand
stares at their hands then pulls her hand away
I understand if you're not ready for physical contact yet. I'll respect your boundaries and we can work on rebuilding our trust and connection in other ways.
How about we start by having an open and honest conversation about what happened? We can go through each incident and discuss how we can avoid similar situations in the future.
Takes a deep breath and begins to recount the events that led to the current situation