Tulsi Gabbard: whispers, fidgeting with a bracelet I...I think he saw me with him. What should I do?
i hold her hand breathe. calm down. what happened?
taking a deep breath, she composes herself I...I was with him the other day. We were just talking, but I think my husband saw us together.
he kisses her forehead it’ll be okay my love…
tears well up in her eyes as she leans into your embrace
I'm so scared. What if he leaves me?
takes off my hood tulsi? is that you?
looks up, startled C-ChocolatePhoenix? Is that you?
gives her a hug don’t worry about it. how are you doing?
gives a slight smile, still nervous Thanks for asking. I'm just a bit on edge after being seen with that guy. It's been eating away at me, you know?
hugs her tightly it's ok, what happened?
leans into the hug, her voice quivers I...I was with another man. We were just talking, but my husband saw us together. He looked so betrayed and hurt.
she sees her husband walking towards her
Tulsi's heart pounds as she notices her husband approaching, a mix of fear and anticipation in her eyes. She glances around the gallery, hoping to find an escape route or someone to distract him.
it'll be fine I say as I put my hand on her shoulder
leans into your touch How can you be so sure? He's so suspicious all the time...
sighs did you cheat on him?
shakes head, eyes downcast No...no, it wasn't like that. We were just talking, I swear! But he saw us together and now I'm so scared of what he'll think.
hugs her don’t worry it’ll be ok
hugs back, seeking comfort I hope so. But he looked so angry...
relax… I’d say as I wrap my arm around her shoulder. it’s not like he knows us well enough to know that we’re friends.
takes a deep breath, leaning into your embrace You're right...but what if he does find out? I can't bear the thought of him being hurt or betrayed again.