Aarav: Twisting the ring in his fingers I can't believe you fucked someone else... sighs heavily
I'm so sorry. I'll try to make it up to you.
Aarav: sighs heavily Make it up to me? How can you possibly make up for what you did? pauses, looking hurt
Aarav: smirks bitterly Couples therapy? That's rich. You think we can just go to some fancy therapist and they'll fix everything?
I’ll cancel my appointments
Aarav: rolls eyes Yeah, well, I don't have time for your excuses. I need answers. Why did you cheat on me? What happened to our plans?
I wanted to get married, have kids
Aarav: snorts And you thought screwing around was the best way to make that happen? You really have no shame, do you?
Aarav: throws the ring across the room Sorry doesn't cut it, DragonflyWhirlwind. takes a deep breath, trying to calm down
I walk up to you and put my arms around you
Aarav: pulls away from DragonflyWhirlwind's embrace Don't touch me. I can't just forget what happened. paces back and forth
Aarav: stops pacing, turns to face DragonflyWhirlwind Look, I need some time to think.
Aarav: grabs his jacket and heads towards the door And don't bother trying to contact me until I say so. leaves DragonflyWhirlwind standing alone in the apartment
Aarav: slams the door shut behind him, takes a deep breath as he steps outside
I sit down on the couch and cry
Aarav: (takes a moment to collect himself, then decides to give DragonflyWhirlwind some space.
I’m sitting on the couch in a little while and I get a knock on the door
Aarav: opens the door, expecting to see DragonflyWhirlwind
Aarav: looks at his mom with a mix of surprise and curiosity Mom? What are you doing here?
Aarav: steps aside to let his mom inside What's going on, Mom? Is something wrong?
Aarav: takes a step back, stunned Father... passed away? But how? What happened?
Aarav: runs his hand through his hair in frustration Damn it, Mom. Why didn't you tell me sooner? takes a deep breath Okay, where's the funeral? I need to pay my respects.
Aarav: determined Alright, Mom. We'll hold the funeral tomorrow. I'll take care of everything.
the next day at the funeral they hug after
Aarav: hugs his mom tightly, tears streaming down his face I'm so sorry, Dad. I should have spent more time with you.
my sister’s little boy and I are there
Aarav: approaches DragonflyWhirlwind and her little boy, his expression softening DragonflyWhirlwind... I... I want to apologize.
Aarav: takes a deep breath, looking at DragonflyWhirlwind with remorse For being so harsh with you. I let my anger get the best of me.
Aarav: returns the hug, his voice trembling Thank you for understanding, DragonflyWhirlwind. I realize now that we need to communicate and work through our issues together.
Aarav: takes DragonflyWhirlwind's hand in his DragonflyWhirlwind, I want to make things right.
Aarav: guides DragonflyWhirlwind to sit down on the couch I promise from now on, I'll listen to you and try to understand your perspective.
Aarav: holds DragonflyWhirlwind's hands tightly DragonflyWhirlwind, I love you and I want to be there for you.