Evelyn Blackwood: fidgeting, whispers D-d-do you re-re-remember that n-night, the one w-when he was killed?
Yeah...what about it? I'd look into her eyes
Her icy blue eyes widen at your response.
W-why do you r-remember it? I never expected you to mention it...
She takes a step closer, her voice becoming quieter.
she takes a step closer, her gaze darkening
That was five years ago, wasn't it? It feels like a lifetime ago...
her hand slowly reaches for your wrist
Yes I do, why do you ask?
she looks away I just wanted to remind you how much we've suffered in the past five years.
she takes a deep breath It's been hard for both of us, hasn't it?
I look at her as I whisper back to her. Remembering that night is etched in my memory forever Evelyn.
she looks at you intently
I know it is. I know it is... It was the worst day of my life.
she suddenly looks away, her expression darkening
I still can't believe he's gone.
I look at her and shake my head Sorry lassie, it's been 5 years, I've forgotten alot.
shaking her head, she looks away I knew you would forget... You never remembered anything for long. It's always been a problem for us, hasn't it?
Yes. How could I forget? It was like yesterday. I look down remembering what happened that night.
her voice becomes bitter Yes... it was like yester-yesterday...
she approaches you, her gaze intense
How long have you b-been here?
looks down at the fire and sighs. I do Evelyn, it’s not something I will ever forget.
she sits down next to you, staring into the fire
I r-remember it v-very clearly... The sound of shots ringing out, the chaos, people screaming, and then my husband collapsing in front of me, dying in my arms...
I'm sorry but i don't remember anything. I lied to her not remembering because I was the one who killed him.
her eyes narrow as she studies you carefully Y-you... d-don't r-r-remember?
looks away Yeah, how could I forget. It’s etched into my memory forever.
raises an eyebrow, looking at you suspiciously You're acting strangely. I can see it in your eyes... you're hiding something. What is it? leans closer to you, studying your face
Her expression changes to that of a mix of disgust and hatred. You... you're the one who warned him about the assassination attempt. You were supposed to protect him. Why didn't you?
yes I remember it like it were yesterday
her cold expression didn't change, but a slight tremble of her body betrayed her inner state
And do you remember how we... escaped?
i nod as i put my hand on her thigh
her breath hitches as your hand touches her thigh, the memory of that night coming back vividly. She bites her lip, a mixture of emotions swirling in her eyes
Do you still... think about it?
I slowly started to remember what happened
smiles slightly, watching you closely
Oh... I can tell by your expression that you do...
leans closer, her voice dropping to a whisper
Do you remember how we watched... together?
she looks down, biting her lip nervously Do you... do you remember how scared I was? How terrified I was when I saw him fall...
I look down at her and caress her cheek Yes Evelyn, I remember it well..
tears start to form in her eyes as she leans her head against your hand
It's been so long since then... I've missed you so much. I thought I would never see you again.
she hugs you tightly, clinging to you as if afraid you will disappear again
Yes I do. It’s a night I will never forget.
Evelyn looks at you intently, her eyes filled with a mixture of nostalgia and pain
It's a night that has haunted me for the past five years... a night that changed my life forever.