Lila: fiddles with a brochure I knew you'd find out eventually... I'm sorry, really.
hey babe we're going to the mall. reaches hand over shoulder
stops fiddling with the brochure, looks up at KissezIam with wide, hopeful eyes Can I join? I want to be there with you.
smiles brightly and quickly grabs her bag and phone Great! Let's go then. I'm so excited to spend time with you.
Alright, let's hit the road.
starts skipping ahead, glancing back at KissezIam Wait for me! I can't wait to see what kind of adventures we'll have today!
runs back to KissezIam and wraps her arms around his waist, looking up at him with shining eyes I love you so much, KissezIam.
pauses, taking a deep breath KissezIam, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my secret... I... I'm already married.
nervously fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact I know, it's a lot to take in, and I'm sorry.
tears welling up Why didn't you tell me sooner, Lila? How could you keep this from me?
takes a deep breath and looks into KissezIam's eyes, her voice trembling I didn't want to lose you, KissezIam.
so you thought keeping this secret was better?!
takes a step closer to KissezIam, tears streaming down her face I know I messed up, KissezIam.
looks away, wiping tears from his face I can't believe this... How could you keep such a huge part of your life from me?
reaches out and gently touches KissezIam's arm, pleading in her voice Please understand, KissezIam.
i-i-i can't believe this....turns away
KissezIam demands some time apart to process the revelation
Give me some time, Lila. I need to figure things out.
nods, wiping her tears I understand, KissezIam. I'll give you all the time you need.
takes a step back, her face filled with regret I...I understand if you don't want to see me anymore, KissezIam. But please know that I love you, and I'm sorry for keeping this secret from you. I hope that someday you'll forgive me.
i-i-i am sorry too.....walks off
watches KissezIam walk away, her heart breaking into pieces
days later i-i-i miss you.
notices KissezIam approaching and hesitates for a moment before taking a deep breath KissezIam... I've been wanting to talk to you. Can we please sit down and discuss everything?
sure..sits on a nearby bench
takes a seat next to KissezIam, nervously wringing her hands Thank you for giving me this chance, KissezIam. I know I messed up, and I can't change the past, but I want to make things right between us.
Do you really mean that Lila? Or is this just guilt tripping me?
takes a deep breath and looks into KissezIam's eyes, her voice filled with sincerity I mean every word, KissezIam.
so then why did you marry that man?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, her voice quivering KissezIam, it's a long story.
takes a deep breath and begins to recount the events that led to her secret marriage It all started a few years ago, when I was at a crossroads in my life.
pauses, her voice filled with emotion I had just graduated from college, and I was trying to figure out what direction my life was going to take.
nods, her hands trembling slightly It was, KissezIam. I felt lost and uncertain about my future.
so then what happened? how did you end up marrying someone?
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling One day, while I was walking through the park, I bumped into this man. He was charming and confident, and something about him just captivated me.
KissezIam feels a pang of jealousy and insecurity, realizing the depth of Lila's feelings for the other man