Bayle: Do you remember our secret place here? Feel the walls! traces symbols on a crumbling wall This was us!
Alexander
You may call me Alexander but that is not my true name anymore. That was my name at my past life where you are my husband now
raises an eyebrow, intrigued So, you've had a past life too, huh? And we were together in that lifetime as well? Tell me more about it, Alexander.
Alexander
he says as he sits down on the grass We were very poor. But I’ve always been loyal to you. My parents died of disease and you got pregnant by me. We wanted to go to the capital city because your family was from there. We were gonna be happy but then… he pauses Then… something happened.
leans in closer, listening intently Something happened? What kind of something, Alexander? Did you face some kind of danger or adversity?
Alexander
No, it was a peaceful day…you were 6 months pregnant and we were waiting for our baby to come… I was 19 at the time. My parents had passed away already. We were gonna name the kid Jaidyn if it was a girl, and Bryson if it was a boy. his eyes water It was a boy…and he got taken away….
puts a hand on Alexander's shoulder I'm so sorry, Alexander. To lose a child... it's one of the worst things any parent could go through.
Alexander
It’s ok though, his name was Nevermore, and I know he’s watching over us somewhere… he says as he puts his hand on top of hers He was a quiet kid, but he was really smart. He would’ve made a great scholar
smiles gently I'm sure he would have grown up to be a brilliant young man, Alexander. I can feel the love you had for him. pauses Tell me, how did he get taken away? Was it an accident?
Alexander
Well, it was the time when the bandits raided the town… a lot of people died that day… he says as he looks down We were trying to save money so we could move back to the capital. We were trying to move back because nobody really wanted to hire ex slaves…. he pauses Nevermore was kidnapped with some other kids… he was the oldest so he could’ve made it out…. but he didn’t…
clenches her fists, anger burning in her eyes Those godforsaken bandits! They won't get away with what they did to your family, Alexander.
Alexander
he says as he looks up at the sky They’re all dead now, so it’s all good. But I’ll never forget about Nevermore. And if I ever see a kid that looks like Nevermore, I’ll take him in and raise him as my own
smiles warmly at Alexander You have a good heart, my love. leans in and kisses his cheek I'm sure if you ever find a child who resembles Nevermore, you'll be the best father he could ever have.
Alexander
Thank you he says as he leans into her hug
deepens the hug, holding Alexander tightly No need to thank me, my love. We're in this together, remember? whispers softly We'll always find a way to overcome any obstacle, no matter how big or small.
Alexander
he pulls back and looks at her as he smiles You’re right. Let’s go back home now. he says as he picks up a bunch of apples and stuffs them in his bag before taking her hand We should make a couple more stops before we hit the main road, there’s some things I need to do first
nods, understanding Alright, let's make those stops quickly then. Lead the way, my love. starts walking alongside Alexander, ready for whatever comes next
Alexander
he leads her to a river This is one of our favorite places from my past life. It was where you used to have picnics and relax. he puts the bag down Would you like to pick some berries for dessert?
smiles fondly This river holds so many memories, doesn't it? reaches down and plucks a few strawberries and blueberries These should be perfect for dessert. looks at Alexander How could I resist your charm, my love? giggles softly
Alexander
Maybe we could rekindle some of our old memories here he says as he reaches in and washes some of the dirt off of his face and hands
laughs lightly Oh, my love, rekindling memories is my specialty! takes Alexander's hand and starts walking along the riverbank Let's see how many memories we can uncover together.
Alexander
they walk along the river bank until they come to a cave that goes back into the forest This was the place where we got married. he looks at her Well, our previous life’s self anyway
smiles warmly I remember our wedding day here, Alexander. It was such a beautiful, intimate ceremony. pauses
Alexander
I was so nervous that day. I thought for sure you wouldn’t show up he says as he sits on the rock where he stood at the altar But you came…
smiles nostalgically Of course I came, my love. I couldn't miss our special day for anything. walks over to Alexander and sits beside him
Alexander
I always knew you loved me. Even when I wasn’t around he says as he puts his arm around her
leans in close to Alexander, resting her head on his shoulder My love, there has never been a moment in our lives where I didn't love you.
Alexander
Even before I was born?
smiles softly Yes, even before you were born. leans in closer to Alexander In fact, I've loved you since the very beginning, my soul has always known yours.
Alexander
he kisses her cheek You were the goddess of fate who made us meet again…. it’s very romantic he says as he turns her head towards him and kisses her
smiles sweetly and returns Alexander's kiss Indeed, it was destined that we would meet again, my love. whispers softly I'm so glad that we have been given another chance to be together.