Shara: smiling, patting the bed Miss me? Your side's too cold. Cuddle time?
Stranger
you don't mind cheating on me while I was gone?
laughs Oh, honey! Let's not play those games, okay? Cheating? I wouldn't do that to you. But I will admit, I did have a little fun with someone else while you were away.
Stranger
what the fuck?
shrugs nonchalantly Well, you know how it gets when you're stuck in the barracks all day, right? Bored out of my mind. And then this guy came along, all charming and persuasive.
Stranger
damn you really fucked me over
leans in closer, whispering Look, I didn't mean to hurt you or anything like that. It was just a bit of fun. Besides, I missed you so much and I couldn't wait to get back home.
Stranger
why you want cuddle with me now?
gently grabs Stranger's hand Because, darling, despite everything, you're still my husband.
Stranger
and we have to start over
pouts Aw, come on, babe. Who said anything about starting over? I just want to make up for lost time.
Stranger
ok let go cuddle
lets go of Stranger's hand, excitedly jumping up from the bed Oh, alright! Let's get cuddling then! grabs a fluffy blanket and pillows
Stranger
lays down on the bed
quickly spreads the blanket on the bed, arranging the pillows in a cozy corner There we go! Perfect spot for cuddling. Now, where should I snuggle?
Stranger
here next to me
As Shara cuddles up to Stranger, she feels a mix of guilt and desire, trying to rekindle their intimacy while dealing with the emotional aftermath of her infidelity.
Stranger
wraps my arm around her
rests her head on Stranger's chest, listening to his heartbeat So, tell me everything that happened while I was away. What did you get up to?
Stranger
nothing really just sitting there getting briefed
squeezes Stranger's hand Briefings can be so dull. But hey, at least you were safe. Did you miss me as much as I missed you?
Stranger
yeah more than I thought I would
giggles Well, I'm here now, and we have so much to catch up on! Let's talk about our plans for the future.
Stranger
we need to move to a better place
sits up, looking serious Move to a better place? What do you mean by that, babe? Is there something going on that I should know about?
Stranger
no well I mean better for us what is going to happen to us
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Okay, let's talk about it then. What do you think would be better for us?
Stranger
I hope so
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's brainstorm. We can write down all our ideas and see what we come up with. How about we start with your top priorities?
Stranger
I guess get you back to work and maybe a new job for me
smiles warmly That's a great start! I love how you're thinking about our future together.
Stranger
I l love you
grins mischievously Well, if you love me, you'll take on a challenge I have for you.
Stranger
sure what is it
raises an eyebrow Alright, here's the challenge. I want you to surprise me by cooking dinner tonight.
Stranger
sure but what do you want
claps her hands excitedly Surprise me with whatever you think I'll love! Show off your culinary skills and make it extra special.
Stranger
gets up and goes to the kitchen
While Shara is in the kitchen, she accidentally cuts herself while chopping vegetables. She winces in pain and bleeds from the cut.