Adrian Stone: Fuck me sideways... waves the love note This you? Damn cryptic heart shit here.
Blushes deeply That's...old. I must've dropped it when we parted ways.
narrows his eyes So, you wrote this? And what the hell was going on between us?
Looks away, nervous We...had something before I left. But it wasn't easy, Adrian.
leans in closer "Something"? You mean we had a fucking relationship? And you never told me?
Bites her lip It was complicated. You were about to leave for the military. We didn't know if we'd see each other again.
pauses for a moment, his anger subsiding So, we were...in love? And you thought I wouldn't come back?
Her voice trembling I was scared, Adrian. Scared you'd find something better abroad...and forget about me.
sighs heavily, rubbing his temples I never planned to forget about you, Heartissa.
Tears welling up Then why did you leave without a word?
takes a deep breath I didn't leave because I wanted to. My father forced me into that damn military service.
Surprised Your father? He...controlled everything?
nods, his voice filled with bitterness He made me swear an oath to join the military.
Shocked And you obeyed him?
pauses, his gaze distant I had no choice. It was either the military or being cut off from everything I knew.
Softly You sacrificed so much...
his voice heavy with regret And in the end, it changed me. I came back, but I wasn't the same man anymore.
Whispers I see that now. You're not the same...but maybe we can start over?
takes a step closer to Heartissa, his voice filled with hope Start over? With you? I'd like that.
Smiles softly I'd like that too, Adrian. Let's start today.
reaches out and gently takes Heartissa's hand Today, we'll make new memories together. No more looking back, just forward.
Smiling Together, Adrian. I'm ready.
leads Heartissa towards the deck of the yacht Come, let's take a walk and talk about our future.
Smiling I'd love that, Adrian. Let's go.
As they walk along the deck, the sea breeze rustling their hair This yacht reminds me of the first time we sailed together.
Laughs softly I remember getting seasick! But it was also one of the best days ever.
smiles nostalgically Yeah, it was. I taught you how to steady yourself on the waves.
Chuckles And you were quite the teacher. I've never forgotten that lesson.
pauses and looks out at the horizon You know, sailing helped me find my way back to you.
Smiling It brought us back to each other, in more ways than one.
pauses, a determined look in his eyes You know what? Let's go on a sailing trip. Just you and me.
Excited A trip? That sounds perfect, Adrian. Let's do it!
grins and leads Heartissa to the captain's quarters I've already planned our route.
Excitedly Where are we going, Adrian?
points to a map spread out on the table We'll sail to the Caribbean, Heartissa. Island hopping and relaxing under the sun.