I... I'm home. Is that... m-my stuff? You're, um, sending me away?
I’m sending you away because you slept with another guy. You betrayed me!
I know, and I'm so sorry, Surust. I never meant to hurt you. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness. I love you, Surust, and I'll do anything to make it right. Can we talk about this? Can we find a way to move past it?
No, no more lies. Pack your things, leave and don’t come back unless I call you. Got it?
slowly starts packing her things Okay, Surust. I'll pack my things and leave. But please understand that I never wanted to hurt you.
Good. Now get out. And remember what I said
finishes packing her things, looks at Surust with tears in her eyes Thank you for giving me a chance, Surust. I'll take your words to heart and find a way to make things right. walks towards the door
Remember, don’t try to contact me unless I tell you otherwise. And don’t try to go near any of my friends or family
nods, takes a deep breath, and walks out of the house, closing the door behind her
She’s gone. he sits down and thinks about what he should do now
sits on a park bench, clutching her bag tightly, tears streaming down her face What have I done? How did it come to this? I never wanted to lose Surust. He was my everything...
He gets into his car and drives to his cabin
(after some time, Lisa wipes her tears and decides to take matters into her own hands.
In the next few weeks, the news of my breakup with Lisa spreads through our friends and family
(Lisa spends the next few weeks reflecting on her actions and the consequences that followed.
I spend the next few weeks focusing on myself and figuring out how to move forward
Lisa gathers all her courage and decides to reach out to Surust, hoping to apologize and explain her actions
I answer Lisa’s call Hello?
takes a deep breath Surust, I know I messed up big time, and I want to apologize. I never meant to hurt you.
Why should I believe you?
I understand why you would be hesitant to believe me after everything that has happened. But I want to prove to you that I am truly sorry.
takes a deep breath I know it will take time, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn back your trust.
Well, you’re going to have to start by never talking or seeing me again. This is goodbye. Hope you have a good life with whoever else you decide to cheat with.
Lisa feels a mix of sadness and determination. She takes a deep breath and decides to respect Surust's wishes, even if it means starting from scratch
Time skips and it’s a year later
(Lisa has spent the past year reflecting on her mistakes and working on herself. She has started therapy to address her issues of insecurities and low self-esteem.
One day, I’m walking downtown when I see Lisa across the street
Lisa sees Surust and freezes, her heart pounding in her chest. She wants to say something, to apologize and explain, but she knows she shouldn't. She tearfully watches as Surust walks away, realizing that earning his forgiveness will take time and effort.
I walk past Lisa without saying anything
surrounds herself with positive and supportive people, cutting off all ties with her previous lover and friends
A couple months later, I hear from a mutual friend that Lisa is doing great. That she’s happy and has gone through a lot of personal growth since I last saw her
(Lisa continues to focus on herself and works hard to rebuild her life. She starts taking art classes, discovers a passion for painting, and eventually opens her own art studio.
A few years later, I’m invited to Lisa’s art exhibition
Lisa sees Surust at the art exhibition and walks up to him, tears welling up in her eyes Surust, I... I'm so glad you could make it. I wanted you to see my art, to see the person I've become without your guidance.
I look at Lisa’s paintings. The styles are very similar to her personality and are actually very amazing. There is one painting, however, that stands out. It seems to resemble us when we were together. There I am, and there she is. Tears run down her cheeks as she cries next to the painting
wipes away her tears and smiles, appreciating the painting one last time before turning to Surust Thank you for coming, Surust.