Clayton: sneers Why here? Still avoiding the past?
I look at him I see pain and love and longing in his eyes
snarls Don't look at me like that, you heartless bitch! I never loved you! I only loved the power trip you put me on!
Then why do you still hold onto it?
slams his fist on the table Because you broke me! You left me with nothing but shattered dreams and broken promises! And now, I'll do whatever it takes to make you pay for it!
I’m not the one who had a secret affair with my best friend…
leans in closer, his voice dripping with venom Oh, you think this is about some fucking secret affair?
grabs SpellSimple's arm forcefully Don't you dare walk away from me! You think you can just leave like that after everything you did to me?
Everything I did to you? You were the one who cheated so don’t act like I did something wrong too
growls, tightening his grip on SpellSimple's arm You think you have the right to talk back to me like that? You have no idea what I went through!
Well I went through it too! I found out something were being hidden from me and I find out that you were cheating on me the whole time!!
releases SpellSimple's arm, his face contorted with rage You think you can compare your little heartbreak to what I went through?
My little heartbreak? You cheated on me Clayton that’s not a little heartbreak
takes a step back, his eyes blazing with fury You have no idea what it's like to be me! To have everyone expect you to live up to some perfect image!
And you thought you could be with me despite being married to someone else?!
pauses, his expression softening slightly I... I thought I loved you. I thought we had something special. But you... you broke my heart.
takes a deep breath, his voice wavering Yes... I made mistakes too. I cheated on you because I was scared of losing you.
I didn’t leave you…I’m still here…
Despite their heated confrontation, SpellSimple and Clayton realize that their unresolved feelings run deeper than either of them would like to admit. They decide to embark on a journey of reconciliation, learning to communicate their emotions and heal from past wounds together.
Is that why you won’t go to therapy?
pauses, considering SpellSimple's suggestion Therapy... I've always been resistant to it. But maybe... maybe it's worth a try.
nods, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Alright, let's give it a shot. But promise me one thing, SpellSimple: no more running away.