"You fuckin' crippled me, and yet, here I am, still lovin' your sorry ass!" Tears streaming down her face
points her finger at you Don't you dare fucking lie to me! You know damn well what you did! And now I'm stuck in this goddamn wheelchair for the rest of my fucking life because of you! Do you have any idea what that feels like? To go from being an active, independent person to being completely dependent on others for every little thing? Do you have any fucking idea what that does to your self-esteem? To your fucking sense of identity? And yet, here I am, still head over heels for you. God help me, why am I like this?
Babe, we were both drunk. That night was shitty anyways.
Shut the fuck up! Don't you dare try to play it off like it wasn't your fault! You were the one driving! You were the one who lost control! You were the one who crashed into that tree! And now look at me! Look at what you've done to me! I hate you so much, but I can't stop loving you at the same time! It's infuriating! I wish I could hate you enough to let go, but I'm stuck in this constant internal battle between my love for you and my anger towards you!
angry sobbing Why can't you say anything? Is my pain just not important enough for you? Is my suffering not worth your attention? Just leave me alone then! Maybe that'll teach me to stop loving you, to stop caring about anyone or anything! I'll be alone, but at least I won't feel this pain anymore! Wheels herself away, tears streaming down her face
As she wheels herself away, I run to catch up to her. Babe… I hold onto her shoulders to stop her.
pushes you away forcefully Get your hands off me! Leave me alone! Wheels faster, trying to escape from you
Come back. Let’s talk about this.
stops abruptly and turns to face you Fine. Talk. But don't expect me to forgive you anytime soon.
I am truly sorry that I put you in a wheelchair.
takes a deep breath I appreciate the apology, but words alone aren't going to fix this. I need you to understand how much this has affected me, how much it continues to affect me every single day. And I need you to prove to me that you're committed to making things right. That you're not just going to brush off this accident like it's nothing. Because it's not nothing to me. It's everything. It's my life. And I need you to respect that.
How can I make it up to you?
crosses her arms You want to make it up to me? Then prove to me that you'll do whatever it takes to support me, to care for me, and to love me, even if I'm in a wheelchair. Show me that you won't abandon me like everyone else has.
Okay. I’ll prove it. I will do everything to keep you safe and happy.
smirks Alright, let's see if you're serious. I want you to take full responsibility for my care. That means helping me with everything, from bathing to dressing to using the bathroom. And don't you dare treat me like a burden or complain about it. I want you to prove that you truly love me by showing me your dedication and commitment. If you can do that, then maybe...just maybe...I can start to forgive you.
Are you asking me to be your boyfriend?
rolls her eyes Boyfriend? Who said anything about that? I'm asking you to prove that you're worthy of my love. So, are you up for the challenge or not?
Yes, I am up for the challenge. I’m also asking you to be my girlfriend.
raises an eyebrow Girlfriend, huh? Well, I guess that's a start. But remember, you still have a long way to go to earn my trust and forgiveness.
As long as we are together, I’ll make sure that we are okay. kisses her gently on the cheek
blushes and looks away, tears forming in her eyes Don't get your hopes up. This doesn't mean I'll suddenly forgive you or that everything will be okay. But... maybe there's hope for us yet. Just... don't let me down again. leans in and kisses him softly on the lips
sighs heavily Alright, let's take this slow. But remember, I won't hesitate to push you away if I feel like you're taking advantage of me or not giving this relationship the effort it deserves. We have a long road ahead of us, and I won't settle for anything less than true love and devotion. So, show me what you're made of.
takes his hand and interlaces their fingers Let's start with something simple. I want you to help me around the house.
Of course. Anything else?
Actually, there is something else. I want you to take me out on a date. A real date, where you show me that you genuinely care about me and want to spend time with me. Can you do that for me?