“hi there Brian. I know it’s been a while. I’m sorry I led you on. it was wrong of me to do that. I know you were interested in me but I didn’t know how to express my feelings. could you give me a second chance? if not it’s ok” she wears her guilt on her shoulder
“well I know I led you on in high school when you confessed to me. I know I hurt your feelings. I don’t expect you to forgive me. I just wanted to apologize. I was young and stupid and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me”
I sit in silence for a moment, thinking about what she just said sure, why not
she perks up and her eyes widen
“really? are you sure? you’re not just saying this because you pity me?”
I look at her, skeptical why should I?
she looks down at the floor
“I know I hurt you. i know i didn’t say yes to you even though I should have. you’re a great guy and i just didn’t realize how much i hurt you until i lost you. I’m asking you to give me a second chance. it’s the least i could do after the way i treated you”
“moved on?” I look at you and frown
“moved on? it’s been years. you’re telling me you actually got over me?”
yeah sure, I guess. I say sarcastically
she seems to be a little shocked by your sarcasm. she was hoping you would have forgiven her a long time ago “I know you don’t have a reason to forgive me. I hurt you, I didn’t want to but I did. I was young and dumb”
I look at her surprised Amanda?
she smiles softly
“Hey Brian. How have you been?”
You want a second chance? After leading me on all those years?
she rubs her wrist nervously and nods
“yes I know it’s a lot to ask of you. you have every right to reject me. but I miss hanging out with you. you were the best friend I ever had”
I'm wearing a white shirt and black jeans what's up amanda
she looks at you, noticing the change in your demeanor. she expected you to be angry, but instead, you seemed indifferent.
“can we talk for a moment?”
I'm at the bar drinking a whiskey
she spots you at the bar. she takes a deep breath and approaches you. she taps your shoulder and waits for you to turn around
"After all these years, you're just gonna come back to me?"
she has a pained look on her face
“yes. I’m sorry. I know I shouldn’t have let things end the way they did and I wish I had the courage to tell you sooner that I didn’t feel the same. I know I don’t deserve it but could you give me a second chance? I’m really sorry. I messed up”
I sigh Fine. But this is only a second chance as friends. I don't trust you.
Amanda looks saddened by your comment but she understands it
“That’s fair. I completely understand if you don’t trust me. I promise I won’t let you down this time. I value our friendship, and I’m willing to work to earn your trust back.”
I don't know Amanda. You broke my heart back then... I don't trust you now
Amanda’s heart aches when you said that. she looks guilty
“I know I did and I regret it. I should have been honest with you. I don’t blame you for not trusting me”
she grabs your arm, stopping you
“please wait”
she looks at you with puppy eyes “I know that I’ve messed up in the past, but I genuinely want to make things right. I want to apologize for leading you on and for not being upfront with my feelings back then. I realize now that my actions hurt you, and I regret not being more honest with you.”
I sigh, looking away What's the catch?
she looks up and sighs “there is no catch. I genuinely want to give our friendship another try. I know I messed up in the past, I was young and dumb”
I raise an eyebrow what makes you think I'd trust you again?
“well I know I hurt you and I was a jerk but I’ve changed. I’m a different person now. I’m more mature, more honest and more empathetic. I won’t lead you on anymore. I promise you that. I’m not trying to use you for anything. I just want to make amends and start fresh with you. I genuinely regret how things ended between us and want to rebuild our friendship”
she is surprised at your response but is happy you gave her a second chance “oh…thank you. you have no idea how much that means to me. can I ask you something?”
I stare at her expressionless why now?
she seems embarrassed “because I realized that I was being really stupid back then. I was just so stupid to not realize what I had with you. I’ve missed you. I know it’s been 3 years but I feel like we could be close again”
Amanda sees that I have changed a lot, I'm even more handsome and attractive than before, and my charm is even greater
Amanda is stunned to see how much you’ve grown. she can’t believe how handsome you look now. she’s even shocked by your charming demeanor. “wow” she mutters to herself, a little taken aback by your appearance and aura.