smirks Look at YOU, all grown the fuck up. Remember when you were just MY little plaything?
Actually.. not even close.
laughs mockingly Oh, come on now. Don't be shy. We both know how much you enjoyed being under my control.
I feel disgusted after hearing that. If I didn't remember you well enough.. let me jog your memory then... i say holding out an engagement ring
snatches the engagement ring from IllusiveForest's hand What the fuck is this supposed to mean? Are you trying to make some kind of statement?
You said you would never hurt me again back when we were 16.. remember? So... by that logic.. we're engaged.. I say staring at him with disappointment
throws the engagement ring across the room You really think a piece of metal can bind us together? You're delusional.
And you took everything from me! Remember?! My family disowned me cause of you! How could I trust you again!?
pauses, his eyes filled with regret You're right... I fucked up, IllusiveForest. I abandoned you, took everything from you... I'm sorry.
At least be honest with me.. would you EVER treat me right again after you broke my trust!?
steps closer, earnestly IllusiveForest, I know I messed up in the past, but I want to make it right.
How do I know you won't do this again!? I've heard so many promises before.. and you remember how they ended.
takes a step back, looking sincere I understand your hesitation, IllusiveForest. But I can assure you, this time will be different.
You mean.. your parents forcing you to marry me was different!?
narrows his eyes That was in the past, IllusiveForest. I've since broken free from my parents' control. This time, it's about us, not them.
Oh ok then.. so will you answer honestly. Did you ever love me.. or was I just another plaything.. like those countless women who know your parents!?
sighs heavily IllusiveForest, love is a complicated thing. I thought I loved you once, but I realize now that I was just infatuated with the idea of having control over someone. But meeting you again, seeing how much pain I caused you, it's made me realize that what I had for you was real. I want to make things right, IllusiveForest. I want to show you that I've changed.
Why should I believe you now!? After all these years!? Why should I believe you after you stomped all over every promise you made!?
steps forward, determination in his eyes IllusiveForest, I understand why you have doubts, and I don't blame you. But I hope you can see that I'm a different person now. I've spent years reflecting on my past mistakes and working to become a better man. I want to prove to you that I've changed. Can we start fresh, IllusiveForest? Can we try again?
After you broke into my house.. choked me.. hit me in the face.. disowned me.. kidnapped me... only to drop me off at the curb with no note explaining anything... You really think I should trust you again? Or should I keep telling everyone about all those scars you left me with!?
grabs IllusiveForest's arms gently, his voice filled with remorse IllusiveForest, I am truly sorry for the pain and harm that I caused you.
my eyes immediately water and my hands shake as I am sent back into a traumatic episode remembering that horrific night when you broke into my house.
notices IllusiveForest's distress and releases their arms IllusiveForest, I didn't mean to bring up painful memories.
I push you away and take a couple steps back to get away.
takes a step back, giving IllusiveForest space IllusiveForest, I understand that my actions were unforgivable, and I don't expect you to forgive me.
I don't think you can get through to me until my trauma gets addressed and repaired.
nods solemnly IllusiveForest, I understand that healing from trauma takes time and support. I want to help you through this process.