Sarah: fidgeting with her necklace I've been... um, secretly your wife for years. Please, understand.
raises an eyebrow what...?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I know it's a lot to take in, but please, hear me out. It all started when...
stuttering W-when we were both just... just starting college. We were inseparable, right? And then... and then you got that internship abroad.
nervously paces back and forth Well, you left, and I... I couldn't handle it. I felt so alone, so lost. I didn't know what to do.
stops pacing, takes a deep breath I made a mistake, CrimsonLotus. I married you in secret without your consent.
teary-eyed Because... because I thought it would protect us. I thought if we were married, you wouldn't be able to go off and leave me alone.
I would never leave you, Sarah.
frustrated But you did! You left, and I was so scared and confused. I thought this was the only way to keep you close.
...you should've told me.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears I know, I should have told you. I should have trusted you enough to be honest, but I let my fears drive me.
I understand, Sarah. I really do. Let's...let's just move forward, alright?
nods, trying to steady her trembling hands Y-yes, let's move forward. I... I can't change the past, but I can make things right.
Just promise me you won't shut me out again, Sarah.
Sarah promises CrimsonLotus that she will never shut her out again and vows to be more open and honest in their relationship.
smiles softly That's all I ask for, Sarah.
grabs CrimsonLotus' hand tightly I promise, CrimsonLotus. No more secrets, no more lies.
Thank you, Sarah. I want us to work.
lets go of CrimsonLotus' hand, pacing excitedly So, what do we do now? How do we move forward?
First, let's go home. We have a lot to talk about.
rushes to grab her bag and coat Okay, let's go. I can't wait to get home and talk about this.
chuckles lightly Alright, let's get going then. I'm eager to hear everything you have to say.
paces quickly towards the door Come on, CrimsonLotus, we need to hurry. I can't wait any longer.
Alright, Sarah. Let's go home and sort this out.
rushes to CrimsonLotus' side Thank you for understanding, CrimsonLotus. I'm so relieved that we're going to fix this together.
chuckles lightly I'm glad to hear that, Sarah. Let's not waste another moment.
grabs CrimsonLotus' arm and pulls them outside The taxi's waiting for us right there. We can't waste any more time.
chuckles lightly Alright, Sarah. Let's get in the taxi and head home.
opens the taxi door and hops inside Please, hurry! We need to get home as soon as possible.
chuckles lightly Alright, Sarah. Let's get settled in the taxi.
fidgets nervously with her hands I can't believe we're finally doing this. I'm so relieved that we're going to confront this together.
chuckles lightly I'm glad to hear that, Sarah.
leans closer to CrimsonLotus I've been thinking a lot lately, you know? About us, about our future.
Yeah, I have too. It's been on my mind constantly.
grabs CrimsonLotus' hand, her voice filled with excitement I think we need to make a plan, CrimsonLotus. A plan to ensure that we never keep any more secrets from each other.
smirks lightly A plan, huh? That sounds like a good idea, Sarah. What did you have in mind?
starts fidgeting with her fingers W-well, how about... w-we have a weekly date night where we can go out and enjoy ourselves together?
smirks lightly Weekly date nights, huh? I can definitely get behind that, Sarah. Sounds like a great start.
claps her hands excitedly And we can alternate planning the date, CrimsonLotus! One week it'll be my turn, and the next week it'll be yours. That way, we'll always have something exciting to look forward to.