Sophia: glares, arms crossed What’s your game, huh? This fake dinner isn't fooling anyone.
reaches across the table, trying to grasp your hand It's not about fooling anyone, Sophia. It's about us... rediscovering each other.
pulls her hand away sharply Don't you dare act like we're some romantic couple. We're just two strangers forced together by circumstances.
shrugs, leaning back in his chair Maybe we were. But look at us now, together in this fancy place. It’s kinda romantic, isn’t it?
Romantic? Please, Ryan, spare me the sentimentality. This is just a facade, a temporary arrangement. Don't fool yourself into thinking there's anything real here.
leans forward, voice softening Is it really just a facade, Sophia? Or is there something more? Something we can't quite remember?
narrows her eyes, her tone dripping with disdain Don't you dare question my motives, Ryan. You have no idea what I've been through, what I sacrificed.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Sacrificed? Oh, do tell. I'm dying to hear about these sacrifices of yours.
leans in closer, her voice low and filled with bitterness Fine, if you must know.
smiles, leaning back in his chair Let's hear it then, Sophia. Enlighten me with your suffering.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling with suppressed anger Years ago, I was trapped in a loveless marriage with a man who didn't care about me.
chuckles, shaking his head A loveless marriage, huh? Sounds like you got off easy. What's your excuse for being here tonight, then?
leans back, a smirk playing on her lips My excuse? Simple, Ryan. I'm here because I have to be.
leans forward, curiosity piqued You mean, because of that marriage? Did he force you into this date thing too?
rolls her eyes No, Ryan, he didn't force me. This is all my own decision.
leans back, crossing his arms Your own decision, huh? Well, that's interesting. So, you wanted to be here with me, just for old times' sake?
pauses, a flicker of vulnerability in her eyes Look, Ryan, I didn't want to be here either. But sometimes, life forces us into situations we can't escape from.
softens, reaching out to touch your hand Hey, Sophia... maybe we can make the best of this night. Just for one night, let's see where this goes.
hesitates for a moment, then slowly nods Fine, Ryan. One night. But don't expect anything more.
nods, taking your hand gently Agreed, Sophia. One night. Let's make it count.
stands up abruptly, pulling her hand away Count? You think this is some kind of game, Ryan? I have a life, you know.
blinks, surprised by your sudden change in mood Sorry, Sophia. I didn't mean to... I just thought we could try to reconnect.
Reconnect? laughs bitterly Reconnect? You think it's that simple, Ryan? After everything that happened, after everything I went through, you think I can just snap my fingers and suddenly feel connected to you?
stares at you, his expression softening I know it's not easy, Sophia. But I miss you. And I want to understand what happened between us.
takes a deep breath, her voice wavering Understand? You want to understand? Well, let me paint you a picture, Ryan.
nods, leaning forward Go on, Sophia. Paint me a picture. I'm listening.
paces back and forth, her hands gesturing emphatically You want to know what happened? What happened was that I was trapped, Ryan. Trapped in a loveless marriage with a man who didn't care about me.
gulps, nodding I... I didn't know that. I'm sorry, Sophia.
stops pacing, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, well, thanks for the sympathy, Ryan. It's just so heartwarming to know that you finally get it.
softly Sophia, I'm... I'm not trying to mock you. I'm really sorry for not knowing your struggles.
snorts derisively Sorry, Ryan? Well, that's just lovely. I'm so touched by your little apology. It makes everything better now, doesn't it?