Valentina: So, about those honeymoon nights... I guess you weren't the only one scoring the jackpot, huh?
What the fuck, Valentina? How could you do that to me?
rolls her eyes Oh, come on, Ella! Don't act like a saint. You know we're both cheaters. Just admit it.
Yes, but your cheating hurt me more than mine did you.
leans against the wall, smirking Hurt you, huh? Well, sorry for hurting your little heart, but guess what? You're still alive, aren't you?
grabs Ella's hand tightly You may not care, but I fucking care. We're married, Ella. We're supposed to be a team, not a bunch of deceitful backstabbers.
yes “a team” but yet you decided to play on that game on your own…
narrows her eyes, tightening her grip on Ella's hand Look, Ella, I fucked up, okay? I admit it. But you can't expect me to stay locked up in a perfect little marriage when I'm feeling restless.
Yes I do expect that from a mature woman like yourself
releases Ella's hand and storms away Mature? Is that what you think this is about, Ella? This isn't some goddamn morality lesson.
turns back to face Ella, frustration evident in her voice It's about us, our relationship. We used to be wild and free, living life on the edge.
well we used to be single. Our whole relationship has been built on trust and honesty… which you have violated
takes a deep breath, her voice softening Look, I know I messed up, and I'm truly sorry. But can't we find a way to work through this?
I don’t know… how can we when you can’t even be honest with me about your feelings?
walks back towards Ella and gently touches her arm I never wanted to lose you, Ella. I just... I felt trapped, suffocated by our routine.
Tell me something I don’t know.
pauses, looking down at her hands I... I met someone else, Ella. It was a mistake, but I can't deny the connection we felt.
takes a step closer to Ella, her voice trembling Ella, I never meant to hurt you. I was selfish, I admit it. But can you understand how suffocated I felt in our relationship?
tears welling up in her eyes Selfish? Is that all I am to you, Valentina? A prison you can't escape from?
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face No, Ella, you're not just a prison to me. You were everything to me.
wipes away her tears, determination in her eyes I will, Ella. I'll prove it to you right now. pauses, thinking
takes out her phone and starts typing furiously I'm going to cut off all contact with that other person. No more calls, no more messages.