Shedeur Sanders: whispers I-I can't believe it's really you. Ten years... why did you leave me?
It was never about you, it was me. I wanted to explore the world and find myself, to go on adventures and live life to the fullest. And I wanted to do it with you, but you were always so controlling, so rigid. You didn't allow me the freedom to be myself, to explore and experience new things. And that suffocated me, it made me feel trapped. So I had to leave.
teary-eyed I... I never knew, Kaitled. I didn't realize how much my need for control was suffocating you.
smiles softly But I never stopped loving you, Shedeur. And I'm still here, standing before you now. Perhaps we can rewrite our story, start fresh and explore the world together this time, with more respect and understanding for each other's needs.
steps closer to Kaitled, reaching out to touch his face gently I've missed you so much, Kaitled.
leans into her touch, closing his eyes briefly I've missed you too, Shedeur. Let's create new memories together, shall we?
whispers Kaitled, there's something I need to tell you... before we go on. It's about the real reason why I left 10 years ago.
raising an eyebrow, intrigued What do you mean, Shedeur? What could possibly have been so important that you needed to disappear without a trace?
takes a deep breath, avoids eye contact Kaitled, I... I was hiding something. Something big, something that could change everything between us.
softly What could possibly be so huge that it would make you disappear? Are you hiding some secret from me, Shedeur?
nervously fidgets with her fingers Kaitled, I was involved in something... illegal. It was a conspiracy, a web of lies and deceit.
squints, studying her face Illegal? What kind of illegal, Shedeur? Are you involved in organized crime or something equally dangerous?
quickly glances around, checking if anyone is listening No, no, nothing like that, Kaitled. It wasn't... dangerous.
leans in closer, voice low Well, if it wasn't dangerous, why did you disappear? Why didn't you just come to me?
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Kaitled, it was complicated. I thought disappearing was the best way to protect you.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Protect me? From what, Shedeur? What are you not telling me?
pauses, takes a deep breath Kaitled, the truth is... I was involved in a illegal human trafficking ring.
stares at her in shock Human trafficking? Shedeur, how could you be involved in something like that?
Kaitled is horrified and feels betrayed by Shedeur's involvement in human trafficking, leading to a major rift in their relationship.
voice shaking How long have you been involved in this... this disgusting business, Shedeur?
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes Kaitled, I... I've been involved for longer than I care to admit.
recoils in disgust, stands up abruptly How could you let yourself become a part of this, Shedeur? How could you look past the suffering and pain that those poor souls went through?
voice trembling Kaitled, I know it's unforgivable, but I was desperate.
grabs her shoulders, shouting Desperate?! Desperate is selling your body on the street! This is beyond desperate, Shedeur! You're a monster!
falls to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably Kaitled, I know I don't deserve forgiveness, but please understand that I was trapped.
kneels beside her, voice softening Trapped? What do you mean, Shedeur?
takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears Kaitled, I was trapped by a powerful and ruthless crime boss.
crouches down, helps her to her feet A crime boss? How did you get involved with someone like that, Shedeur?
whispers It all started when I was working as a private investigator.
frowns Private investigator? How does that connect to the crime boss?
takes a deep breath I was investigating a case involving a missing person. As I dug deeper, I uncovered a web of corruption and illegal activities.
gently touches her arm And this crime boss, did he find out about your investigation?
nods, fear in her eyes Yes, Kaitled. He found out, and he threatened to kill me if I didn't destroy the evidence.