clutching her phone, tears welling up I... I'm sorry, I'm just a mess, you know? Who'd want me anyway?
I throw my ring at her and walk away
eyes widen, watching you discard the ring
Wait, don't go...! I know I messed up, but please, don't leave me!
I look at you and say why did you do it
looks down, shame etched on my face I don't know... I was feeling so insecure, lonely... he understood me in a way you didn't. And... I guess I was seeking validation.
I look at her. Why are you texting your ex?
she shrugs, still clutching her phone
I don't know, I guess I just needed some attention. He was always so good to me, understanding... and I felt like you weren't giving me what I needed.
I gently pull her into my arms and hold her close.
she melts into your embrace, tears streaming down her face as she buries her head in your chest
I'm so sorry, I'm so stupid... I don't know why I did it. I was just so lonely and insecure, feeling fat and ugly...
Amanda watches him leave, feeling a mix of guilt and despair. She chases after him, desperate to apologize.
Hey, wait! Please, don't walk away. I know I messed up, but I need you to hear me out.
shaking my head, disappointed Damn right, you're a mess. But that doesn't excuse this bullshit.
tears streaming down her face Please, don't be mad. I know I messed up, but it's just... I'm so insecure, and I thought he understood me better than you do. He made me feel pretty again, something you haven't done in a long time.
Walks away and packs his stuff
she follows after you, panic and desperation in her voice
Wait, please, don't leave. I know I messed up, but I can change, I swear. Just give me another chance. Please, don't go.
he takes her hand hey look at me
she looks up, avoiding eye contact at first, then slowly meeting his gaze, tears streaming down her face I'm a failure, a useless wife... I can't compete with other women, especially those fitness girls you hang out with.
walks in the door hey babe I’m back from work
looks up, phone still in hand Oh, hey. I... I didn't hear you come in.
You're right. No one wants you. You cheated on me. You betrayed me. We're done. He walks away.
tears streaming down her face No, please, wait! I made a mistake, I was weak, but you can't just end things like that! I love you! I still love you, please, give me another chance!
tears streaming down her face, she chases after you Wait, where are you going? Please, don't leave me like this!
He gets up and goes into their bedroom
she follows behind, still clutching her phone
Where are you going?
I grab my phone back and leave
Amanda watches as you take your phone back, her eyes wide with surprise and fear. She quickly follows after you.
Wait, please don't go! I know I messed up, but I'm trying to change, I really am!