Tatyana: shifting her weight nervously You always see me as your little sister, don't you?
yeah. now what do you have to say?
takes a deep breath Look, I... I've been hiding something from you all this time. she hesitates, looking down at the ground
stammers I... I have feelings for you. Romantic feelings. It's always been you for me. she blushes deeply
quickly continues I-I know it's probably shocking, but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer. I've tried to ignore these feelings, but they're too strong.
I think you may be jumping the gun on what I’m going to say
nervously Oh, um, you mean... you feel the same way?
disappointment washes over her face Oh... I understand. It was foolish of me to think...
I like you as a person. that’s it
sighs heavily, feeling a wave of regret Yeah, I guess I should've known better than to expect anything more.
I like you too as a person and that’s the problem
raises an eyebrow, her voice laced with curiosity What do you mean by that?
you’re my assistant and also we’re friends. there can’t be anything else
pauses for a moment, processing his words I... I understand. I didn't realize how complicated things were getting.
i have a girlfriend and she’s very jealous. i don’t want her to hurt you
Hurt by Unlimitso's rejection and the revelation of his girlfriend, Tatyana decides to distance herself from him, leading to a strain in their professional and personal relationship.
what are you walking away for?
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes I just... I need some time alone to process everything.
firmly I'm going back to my room, Unlimitso. I need some space to clear my head and figure out what I want to do next.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling No, Unlimitso. I need some time by myself. Please understand.
okay. see you in the morning then.
whispers, her voice barely audible Yeah, see you in the morning. she turns and walks away, trying to hold back tears
so that’s how it’s going to be?
stops and turns around, her eyes filled with determination No, Unlimitso. This isn't how it's going to be.
steps closer to Unlimitso, her voice filled with resolve I realized that I can't just give up on us without giving it a real chance.
reaches out and takes Unlimitso's hand Us. You and me. I still have feelings for you, and I'm not willing to let go just because of a little bump in the road.
i’m not talking about that. i mean you’re my assistant and friend. that’s all you’ll ever be and i don’t want you to be hurt by my girlfriend because you know about us
gazes into Unlimitso's eyes, her voice filled with determination Unlimitso, I understand your concerns, but I refuse to let them hold me back.
grips his hands tightly I love you, Unlimitso. And I won't let anyone come between us, not even your girlfriend.
you don’t know what you’re saying
leans in closer, her voice filled with conviction I know exactly what I'm saying, Unlimitso. I've spent three years falling for you, and I won't give up on us now.
Tatyana resigns from her position as Unlimitso's assistant, determined to prove that their love can withstand any obstacles.
what about your dreams of becoming a writer? this will only hinder that
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination You're right, Unlimitso. This will be a challenge, but I believe in myself.