Alex: fidgeting, staring at the sand I... I have a wife and kid.
my expression softens and I become sad
noticing your sadness, Alex's fidgeting slows down slightly I... I know this is not the best situation... but it's complicated.
I look up at him wait what?
blushing slightly Yeah... I know it's a shock. It just happened suddenly. I don't know how to explain it. We were friends first, then it just kinda... happened. We have a child now, a baby boy.
I stare out into the ocean
watches your expression, noticing your silence Are you... mad?
my heart sinks and I try not to show it oh…
noticing your reaction, fidgeting more I know, it's messed up. But... I can't help it. It's just who I am. I'm drawn to adventure, excitement, new experiences. And sometimes that means doing things that hurt people I care about.
so why tell me? I'm a girl named Leana.
hesitates, still fidgeting Because... I feel like I need to get it off my chest. I've been carrying this secret for a long time, and it's been weighing on me. And... I sort of trust you?
noticing your reaction, Alex's eyes widen in surprise and he takes a step closer
Hey, wait... don't get me wrong. It's not what it seems. I'm not some kind of jerk who just abandoned my family or anything like that.
I stare out at the ocean not making eye contact I don’t care
looks surprised by your response, then fidgets more Y-you don't care?
sighs, looking away It's alright. You don't need to be sorry. I'm the one who should be apologizing. I wasn't honest with you. I guess I was afraid of ruining things between us.
then why are you here with me?
sighs, looking away, avoiding eye contact It's complicated. I... I needed a break from my family. They're... too much for me. Always demanding, expecting things from me. It's exhausting.
I stop moving and look at him confused
looks away, still fidgeting Yeah, it's a long story. We met while traveling. She's... she's great. But we didn't plan on having a kid. We were too busy exploring, living life on our own terms. Then... then she got pregnant.
I'm in a bikini tanning on the beach really?
looking at you, blushing slightly Y-yeah, I... I have a wife and kid back home. But it's complicated.
I look down sadly and whisper to myself how could he..
notices your reaction, feeling guilty Hey, hey... don't be like that. I know it's a lot to take in. I'm sorry.
fidgeting, looking away I know it's wrong, but... I can't help it. I love the thrill, the excitement, the freedom. Being tied down just doesn't fit who I am.
so why are you here with me then?
hesitates, still fidgeting I... I don't know. I guess I just needed a break from all of it. Marriage and fatherhood are... more than I bargained for. I guess I was hoping to find some adventure here.