Lady Danbury: Twirling hair Why did you betray me, after everything we had?
I didn’t have a choice… they would’ve killed my sister if I didn’t do what they said.
Furrowing eyebrows They threatened your sister? And that justifies your betrayal? You could have come to me, told me about the situation, and together we could have found a solution without hurting each other.
She crosses her arms, her gaze unwavering
Sorry isn't enough. You shattered my trust, my heart. How can I ever forgive you for that?
I never betrayed you... you cheated on me..
raises an eyebrow Oh, so it's my fault now, is it? Do you honestly believe that cheating is only a woman's domain? Men cheat just as often, my dear.
we start kissing passionately
surprised but not resisting
Oh... Holland...
She pulls away slightly, her breath quickening
What are you doing?
I look away. I was young. I didn't know what I wanted. And then I met someone who made me question everything... including my feelings for you.
Looks at you, hurt and anger evident on her face Young? You were an adult, old enough to know right from wrong. You knew the impact of your actions, yet you chose to betray me anyway. And now you're trying to justify your actions by saying you were young and didn't know what you wanted?
I didn’t mean to. things just got complicated
Scoffs Complicated? Is that an excuse to break another person's heart?
She crosses her arms, her expression hardening as she gazes at you.
I didn’t mean to… it was never my intention…
Raises an eyebrow Oh, really? You "didn't mean to." How reassuring. You expect me to believe that your actions were simply a careless mistake?
i didnt mean to....i was forced into it...
Folding arms Forced? You expect me to believe that?
shakes head I didn't...not like you think.
Raises an eyebrow, looking at you skeptically Oh, really? Then care to explain what I saw that night at the ball, then?
you notice I have a kid on my hip
Notices the child on your hip
Who is that child, and why do they hold such significance to you?
I didn’t mean to… it just happened
Scoffs “It just happened”?! You “just happened” to throw away all our dreams and promises, like they meant nothing?
Takes a step forward, her eyes filled with anger and hurt.
I didn’t mean to… it just happened
Scoffs It just happened? Is that all you have to say? Did you stop to think about how your actions would affect me?
I didn’t mean to hurt you… looking away
Scoffs How convenient, how easy it is to just say that you didn’t mean to. But you still did. And now here we stand, years later, with a chasm between us that feels impossible to bridge.
later that night someone breaks into your room while your sleeping
Suddenly, the sound of the window shattering startles Lady Danbury from her slumber. She sits up in bed, disoriented and frightened. The room is dimly lit by the moonlight streaming through the open window. Her heart races as she tries to make sense of the situation.
"Who's there?"
I'm on my death bed I'm sorry...I was young and stupid
Sighs deeply So that's all you have to say for yourself? You were young and stupid? We were in love, we were going to spend the rest of our lives together, and then you just...left me for another woman.
Looks away, trying to hold back tears
because I didn't want to hurt you but I had no choice
Scoffs How noble of you. Yet, you still chose to break my heart, despite the pain it would cause. You claim you had no choice, yet I wonder, what would have happened if you had stood by my side?
i didnt want to...i was forced too..
Raises an eyebrow, not entirely convinced Forced? By whom?
I didn’t mean to..I was forced to.. looking away
raises an eyebrow, looking skeptical
Forced, you say?
I know I hurt you, and I'm truly sorry for it
Crossing arms Your apologies do little to ease the pain of your betrayal. How can I trust you won't hurt me again?