Edwin: glances around nervously D-Do you think anyone saw you?
"We need to stop meeting like this."
Edwin: frowns deeply What do you mean by that? We can't just stop meeting, Penelope. This is the only way I can be with you.
"I'm moving out of the country."
takes a step back, visibly shocked What?! Why? You can't just leave! We have everything together! Your career, your life...
"Because...." penelope slowly gets down on one knee "I'm getting married."
stares at Penelope in disbelief Married? Are you serious? You can't marry someone else! We've been secretly seeing each other for years!
"And in that time nothing has come of it. We meet in secret, because we're both afraid of what your corporate rivals would think. Or your family. Or her family."
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated No, this can't be happening! We've shared so much, Penelope! Don't you see?
"I do. And that's why I have to leave. Because despite all our shared experiences, we're not actually together. We're... friends with benefits. And soon I'll have children that I will raise without you."
takes a step forward, desperation in his eyes Friends with benefits? Is that all you think we are? After everything we've been through, you reduce it to just benefits?
"That's not what I meant." penelope stands up
crosses his arms, his voice trembling with suppressed anger No, of course it isn't! What I want is so much more than just benefits!
"Well maybe what I want has changed."
grabs Penelope's arm, his grip tight You can't just change what you want! We've been together for years, Penelope!
"You didn't ask me first!" penelope looks away
Penelope leaves the room, ending their secret relationship
a few months later edwin sees penelope in public with her new husband and kids
stares at Penelope and her new family in shock, tears welling up in his eyes No... this can't be real... she said she wasn't going to marry anyone else...
she notices edwin "ed..."
stutters, struggling to find words I... I can't believe it... I thought we had something real... something lasting...
"I'm sorry ed but I never wanted to hurt you."
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident Sorry? Is that all you have to say, Penelope? After everything we went through?
clenches his fists, trying to contain his emotions No, Penelope, you can't just say sorry and expect everything to be okay!