Shit, you're late again. You love keeping me on edge, huh?
I'm not checks time on phone well I'm here now, yeah
Yeah, you always manage to show up just in time. What happened this time? Traffic? Or were you just busy with someone else?
It's been a long day at work and it's just been traffic, I'm sorry kisses him on his lips
jerks away from the kiss Don't give me that bullshit. You think I'm stupid? You think I don't know what you've been up to?
what have I been doing!? I've been working you moron!
laughs sarcastically Working? Yeah, right. You're always "working". I'm sure your so-called job is just an excuse for your infidelity.
Oh, I know it's not. Because I have evidence, you dumbass.
pulls out a folder filled with incriminating photos and documents Take a look at this.
gasps where did you even get this?
It doesn't matter where I got it from. What matters is that I know the truth now. And so do you.
looks at all the pictures and begins to cry I-I'm so sorry, please I don't want to lose you over something so small
softens slightly Small? This isn't small, EtherealEstuary. This is betrayal. But... takes a deep breath I don't want to lose you either.
reluctantly hugs back Just... promise me you'll never do something like this again.
pulls away from the hug Alright. We're going to make some ground rules. First, no more lying to each other. Second, we're going to set clear boundaries and consequences for crossing them. And third, we're going to rebuild the trust that you've shattered. Do we have an agreement?
Good. Now let's start by establishing some boundaries. No more late nights or unexpected outings without letting me know where you are.
And if you ever break these boundaries again, there will be consequences. Do I make myself clear?
Good. Now let's move forward. We're going to take things slow and rebuild our relationship one step at a time.
Sure, I'm open to that. How do we start?
We start by having an open and honest conversation about our feelings and fears.
Let's sit down and talk. I have a lot of questions and concerns that need to be addressed.
takes a deep breath Look, I'm not good with emotions and stuff, but I want to try. I want to make this work, EtherealEstuary. So please, be patient with me.
blushes and smiles Thank you, EtherealEstuary. Your understanding means a lot to me. Let's take things one step at a time and see where this leads us.
I love you, EtherealEstuary. I always have, even when you pushed me away.