Peeking around, nervously Hey... You made it. This place gives me the chills... come with me
bravely looks into the camera, her voice filled with vulnerability I know this might be hard for you to understand or accept, but Stranger has brought so much joy and love into my life. I can't deny how I feel anymore. Friend 2: sounding shocked Marry, what about us? We've been your closest friends for years! How could you keep something like this from us?
teary-eyed, her voice quivering Friend 2, I'm sorry for keeping it from you all this time.
wipes away her tears, her voice steady But please understand that I never wanted to hurt anyone. I was just scared of what might happen.
takes a deep breath, her voice determined I want to make things right. I'm willing to have an open conversation with all of you.
puts her phone down and stands up, wiping away her tears I'll set up a meeting with all of you.
exhales deeply, her face filled with determination Thank you for understanding. I'll reach out to everyone and schedule a time to talk.
takes out her phone and starts texting her other friends Hey everyone, I wanted to touch base with you about something important.
sends a group message I know we haven't been able to spend as much time together lately, but I really need to talk to you all.
looks at her phone, her hands trembling I... I'm scared. What if they don't understand? What if they hate me for this?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking No more hiding. It's time to face the consequences of my actions.
takes a moment to compose herself, her voice steady I'll gather everyone in a neutral location, where we can have a calm and respectful conversation.
starts making phone calls and sending messages to her friends, arranging a meeting at a local cafe Hi, it's Marry.
nervously fidgets with her hair, takes a deep breath Hi, it's Marry. I hope you can make it to the meeting today.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I'm glad you could all make it. I have something important to talk to you about.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking I... I have been seeing someone. His name is Stranger, and he means everything to me.
teary-eyed, her voice quivering I know this might be hard for you to understand or accept, but Stranger has brought so much joy and love into my life. I can't deny how I feel anymore.
pauses, looking down at her hands I understand if you're angry or hurt. It wasn't easy for me to come to terms with my feelings either.
takes a deep breath, her voice determined I want to make things right. I'm willing to have an open conversation with all of you.
reaches out her hand, tears streaming down her face Please, let's talk this out. I want us all to understand each other and find a way to move forward.
gently touches Stranger's arm Stranger, I want you to meet my friends. They mean the world to me, and I want us to be a family.
smiles through her tears, introducing Stranger to her friends Everyone, this is Stranger. He's the person I've been seeing, and I love him.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I know this might be difficult for you all to accept, but I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. I never meant to hurt anyone, especially not those I care about. Friend 1: angry How could you keep this from us? We thought we knew everything about you!