Shit, babe, looks like the cat's out of the damn bag, huh?
I let out a deep sigh, knowing the jig is up
Look, I can explain...
so why did you cheat on me?
Well, it's not that simple. I mean, you've been working so much lately, and I've been lonely here in this cabin all by myself...
I'm not mad Vanessa, just disappointed..
She sighs, a mix of guilt and resignation on her face
I know, honey, I'm sorry. I messed up, big time. But I hope you can understand… I wasn’t happy in our marriage, and I needed something more.
I'll be back, stay here. I say coldly as I leave the house
I flinch at your tone, my heart sinks to my stomach.
W-wait, where are you going?
I look at her phone So this is who you've been cheating on me with..
She winces as you read the text messages between her and her secret lover.
Y-yeah... I'm sorry, baby. I know how much you trusted me, and I just... I just couldn't help myself, okay?
I look at my phone then back at her what do you mean?
She hesitates for a moment, looking down at the floor before finally looking up into your eyes.
It means that... I've been lying to you for weeks, babe.
so.. you don't love me anymore then.
No, babe, I still love you, I do. But...
She pauses for a moment, biting her lip as she struggles to find the right words to say.
...But I have feelings for someone else too, someone who understands me better than you do.
you were saying what to this guy? I ask as I look at your phone
She tries to snatch her phone back from your hands, but you're quicker.
Hey, c'mon, that's none of your business! It's just... it's just a friend! You don't know what you're seeing, honey.
I stare at the phone then Vanessa why Vanessa..
She looks up at you, her expression a mix of guilt and defiance
Don't look at me like that, honey. It's not like you were perfect either. We all have our secrets.
I'm her husband, a tall muscular man. I glare at her care to explain?
She hesitates, her eyes darting away from your gaze, a mixture of fear and defiance in her expression
I... I can explain, baby. Please, just hear me out.
I grab my jacket and wallet and walk out the door
Wait! Where are you going?
She follows you out the door, a mix of surprise and worry on her face.
Babe, please don't leave me here alone. We can talk about this, right?
I walk up to her phone and read the texts
Vanessa's heart pounds as she watches you approach her phone. She knows she can't hide anything from you now.
W-what are you going to say? I was just... I don't know what came over me!