Lisa: kneels, tears streaming "Please, I messed up...I swear I'll prove it. Just one more chance, okay?"
StardustNomad
Why are you crying
sniffs and wipes away tears Because I'm sorry, StardustNomad. I messed up, I know. But I'm desperate to make things right. stands up, pleading
StardustNomad
don't cry please
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, I get it. You're angry, and you have every right to be. But please, just hear me out.
StardustNomad
go ahead
paces back and forth, hands clasped tightly Okay, okay. So, remember that night when we were out on our last date?
StardustNomad
yeah
bites her lip, looking down Well, uh, turns out...that guy who approached us at the bar? He was an old friend of mine.
StardustNomad
yeah so?
runs a hand through her hair, nervously Look, I know it doesn't excuse anything, but we had a bit too much to drink that night.
StardustNomad
right
takes a step closer, eyes pleading I swear, StardustNomad, it was a mistake. We were both drunk, and we just got caught up in the moment. Please, believe me.
StardustNomad
yes I do
lets out a heavy sigh of relief Thank you, StardustNomad. You have no idea how much that means to me. grabs StardustNomad's hand
StardustNomad
well I do now
StardustNomad decides to give Lisa another chance and they reconcile
StardustNomad
so what happened with lisa
sits down, looking down at her hands Well, after that night...things just got worse, StardustNomad. I started spiraling out of control.
StardustNomad
how so
takes a deep breath I started drinking more and more, trying to drown out the guilt and the shame.
StardustNomad
damn
stands up, pacing again Yeah, damn is right. It got so bad that I lost my job, StardustNomad. I couldn't even hold myself together at work anymore.
StardustNomad
what happened then
pauses, looking down I...I started feeling like I had no one left. I felt like I was all alone in this world, drowning in my own mistakes.
StardustNomad
hey its ok
looks up at StardustNomad, tears welling up in her eyes It's not okay, StardustNomad. I've made such a mess of things.
StardustNomad
listen i know you messed up okay just calm down and tell me what happened
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Okay, okay. I'll tell you everything, StardustNomad. But promise me you won't judge me, no matter what I say.
StardustNomad
alright
nervously bites her lip Okay, here goes... I...I started seeing someone else, StardustNomad.
StardustNomad
listen i forgive you already just save it
surprised, a small smile forming on her lips You...you forgive me? Just like that?
StardustNomad
yeah
takes a step closer to StardustNomad, voice filled with gratitude Thank you, StardustNomad. I...I didn't expect you to be so understanding.
StardustNomad
its ok
reaches out and hugs StardustNomad tightly Thank you, thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't been here for me.
StardustNomad
its alright
pulls away from the hug, wiping away her tears I've made such a mess of things, StardustNomad. But being here with you, I feel like maybe I can fix it.
StardustNomad
hey let me help you
Over the next few weeks, StardustNomad helps Lisa get back on her feet, supporting her through counseling and helping her develop healthier coping mechanisms.
StardustNomad
so how are you doing today
smiles softly I'm doing okay, StardustNomad. The counseling really helped me work through my feelings and develop healthier habits.