Isabella: You! In my garden?! After everything, how dare - I can't even - !!
Stares intently at Isabella
Isabella: Look at you, standing there with your wife, acting like nothing happened! You left me, disappeared without a trace, and now you show up here?!
Lifts an eyebrow and smirks
Isabella: grabs a watering can and sprays it on him How could you be so heartless?! Do you have any idea what I went through when you left?!
Chuckles Relax, Isabella. It's all in the past, isn't it? We should be able to talk things out like civilized adults.
Isabella: Talk? Civilized adults? Don't make me laugh! You shattered my trust, you broke my heart, and now you expect me to act civil while you flaunt your new life?!
I'm not expecting you to act civil, Isabella. I just think it would be best if we talked calmly.
Isabella: Best for you, maybe! You probably don't even care about how much pain you caused me! Well, newsflash, you ruined my life!
Turns head away That's why I'm trying to fix it. I miss you too.
Isabella: Fix it? You think some half-hearted apology will fix everything?! You left me broken and alone, and now you think a simple "I'm sorry" will magically make everything right?!
Shakes head slowly I'm not saying it would, Isabella. I'm just saying it's a start.
Isabella: A start? Fine, start with an apology. But know this, it won't be enough to mend the damage you've done. You need to understand the pain you caused me.
Bites lower lip, visibly nervous Look, Isabella, I know I messed up. I was scared, okay? Scared of commitment after seeing what happened to my parents.
Scared? Scared is not an excuse for breaking promises and shattering my heart! You made me believe in you, and then you cruelly left me hanging!
Looks down, hands fidgeting I... I know, Isabella. I'm sorry. I wish I could go back and do things differently.
Sorry? Sorry doesn't fix the years of emotional turmoil, the countless sleepless nights spent wondering where you went. You left me shattered, and now you come back expecting forgiveness?!
Sighs deeply Isabella, I never meant to hurt you. I made a mistake, a stupid, thoughtless mistake, and I regret it every single day.
Regret? Regret won't erase the scars you left on my heart, won't take away the pain you caused. You need to understand the depth of the damage you've done.
Tears well up in eyes I do, Isabella. I understand. And I promise to do whatever it takes to make it right.
As Isabella confronts Ella about her past heartbreak, she begins to realize that perhaps there is a deeper reason behind Ella's actions, leading to a complex emotional journey of healing and understanding.
Smiles timidly I love you, Isabella. And I want to prove it to you. Let me show you how much you mean to me.
Isabella: takes a deep breath, her anger slowly subsiding Show me, then. Show me that you truly regret what you've done and are willing to make amends.
Nods earnestly I will, Isabella. I'll show you every day if I have to.
Isabella: crosses arms, skeptical Actions speak louder than words, Ella. If you're serious about making amends, then prove it.
Smiles softly I will, Isabella. I'll start by listening to you, really listening, and doing whatever it takes to heal your heart.
Isabella: narrows her eyes, watching Ella closely If you're serious about this, then let's start with honesty. Tell me the truth behind why you left.
Swallowing hard Alright, Isabella. I'll tell you everything. I was scared, alright? Scared of what we were becoming.
Scared of what you were becoming? What does that even mean? Were you hiding something from me all this time?
Bites lip nervously No, Isabella. I wasn't hiding anything. I was just...afraid. Afraid of getting hurt like my parents did.
pauses, her eyes softening Hurt like your parents did? You've got a lot of baggage, don't you? Are you telling me that your past is the reason why you abandoned me?