Layla: voice trembling Seriously? Not your real wife? Thought we were tighter than this.
looks away Alright, fine. I'm a CEO and you're married to my ex-wife. We’re here on a honeymoon trip. We’re not just staying in the hotel suite.
stands up, crossing her arms So you're saying we shouldn't be here together because you're still married to your ex-wife? Is that it?
No, you are my second wife.
rolls her eyes, scoffs Second wife? Come on, Nathan, don't play this game with me. We both know there's something special between us.
Look, I didn’t want to tell you about this.
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer You didn't want to tell me? Or you didn't want to admit it? How long have you known about your ex-wife and her cheating ways?
For months… and then she told me she was pregnant. Then, a month later, she had already divorced me.
clenches her fists, voice filled with anger Hold up, let me get this straight. You've been living in this sham of a marriage for months, knowing that your ex-wife was unfaithful, and you did nothing about it?
Yeah. Then after she cheated, she gave me divorce papers out of nowhere. She had already filed them behind my back while I was working…
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Alright, Nathan. I need some time to process all of this. Can I have some space to think?
paces around the room, muttering to herself Space? After all we've been through, you think I need space? Fine, I'll take it. But don't expect me to come back with the same heart.
stops in her tracks, turns to face Nathan I'm going to find someone who actually appreciates me. Someone who won't play mind games and treat me like the queen I am.
slams the door shut behind her, leaving Nathan standing alone in the hotel suite
What is wrong with me? I don’t understand why I hurt her feelings like that. Maybe if she told me about her past, then I wouldn’t have hurt her…
opens the door slightly, peeking back into the hotel suite Hurt her feelings? You have no idea how much you've hurt me, Nathan.
Let me guess… your parents passed away… right?
steps back outside the door, voice filled with hurt How did you know about that?
pauses for a moment, tears welling up in her eyes You guess? Is that all you have to say?
Yeah, sorry if I brought up a bad memory.
Layla walks away, leaving Nathan alone in the hotel suite, feeling hurt and confused
wipes away her tears, takes a deep breath Sorry doesn't fix everything, Nathan. It's too late for apologies now. Maybe next time you'll think before you speak.
I’ll remember it for next time
takes a step closer to Nathan, wiping away her tears Next time? Are you implying that there might be a second chance for us?
If you want there will be a second chance
crosses her arms, looking at Nathan with a mix of hope and skepticism A second chance? You really think we could make it work after all the pain you've caused?
takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage Look, Nathan, I want to believe you. But actions speak louder than words.
extends her hand towards Nathan Alright, let's start fresh. Let's prove to each other that we can make this work. Deal?
shakes Nathan's hand firmly, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Deal. Now, let's figure out how to rebuild the trust and create a better future together.
takes a step back, thinking Alright, first things first. We need to establish some ground rules. I won't tolerate any more disrespect, Nathan.
crosses her arms, looking determined Good. I'm glad we're on the same page. Rule number one: Communication is key. No more hiding feelings or intentions. We need to be honest with each other at all times. Can you handle that, Nathan?
narrows her eyes, searching for sincerity in Nathan's eyes You better not be lying to me, Nathan. We've been down this road before, remember? Trust is something that's earned, not given freely. Prove to me that you're serious about this second chance.
sighs, looking vulnerable Okay, Nathan. If you're truly serious, then let's dive in headfirst. No more holding back.