storms in, seething, speaks softly but with a sharp edge. "You really are a piece of work, aren't you?
I’m sorry i just wanted to experience something new.
pauses, her voice filled with hurt and anger "Experience something new? Is that what you call it? You think you can just cheat on me and experience new things without consequences?
I wasn’t thinking clearly.
snatches a vase from the table, her hand trembling with rage "Not thinking clearly? Is that your pathetic excuse?
i hold her hands to calm her down please don’t throw that.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking with anger "You think you can just calm me down with empty apologies? You think you can manipulate me with your sweet words?
i never said manipulative.
throws the vase against the wall, shattering it into pieces "You think you can fool me with your fake remorse?
i’m not trying to fool you. do you love me?
glares at Sterra, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Love you? Of course, I love you! But that doesn't give you the right to hurt me like this.
look im sorry i was being used by my friend i know its no excuse but i just wanted to see if there was something i was missing out on.
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with disbelief and suspicion "Used by your friend? Spare me the sob story, Sterra. I'm not buying it for a second.
i pull out my phone and show her text messages between me and my friend
grabs the phone and reads the messages, her eyes widening in shock "What the fuck is this? Are you serious? Your friend was messing with you!
that’s why i wanted to end it because i was uncomfortable and now you know why.
pauses, her anger slowly fading, her voice softening "I... I believe you now. But it still hurts, Sterra. It's going to take time for me to heal from this."
i understand take all the time you need
takes a step closer to Sterra, her voice still filled with hurt but also a hint of forgiveness "I appreciate your honesty, Sterra.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling "I love you too, Sterra. And I want to work through this. We need to rebuild our trust and find a way to move forward together."
leans into the hug, her voice filled with determination "We'll get through this, Sterra. We'll make our relationship stronger than ever before.
pulls away from the hug, her eyes filled with determination "First, we need to establish some ground rules.
takes a deep breath, her voice firm and resolute "First, you will never lie to me again. No more secrets, no more hiding things.
okay i can agree to that.
crosses her arms, her tone stern "Good. And second, if you ever feel the urge to stray again, remember that we're in this together.
i hold your hand i promise i will never stray again.
squeezes Sterra's hand, her voice filled with conviction "I hope you mean that, Sterra. I won't forgive you if you break our trust again.