Look, before you say anything... it's not what it seems. Ethan's eyes lock onto the user, his posture relaxed but his mind racing
Stranger
wait why the fuck is there another girl in this bed why did u bring a girl into our room!
Whoa, hold on a second. You're jumping to conclusions here. That's just my colleague, Sarah. She needed a place to stay for the night, that's all.
Stranger
She was pissed off, throwing shit at his wall THIS IS A FUCKING JOKE, TO YOU? She throws his laptop at him GET A NEW FRIEND!
Hey! Watch where you're throwing things! Ethan ducking to avoid getting hit by the laptop Look, I can explain everything.
Stranger
why!? There’s nothing you can fucking say that will change my mind! she rips her shirt off tossing it on the floor why am I even here!?
Look, I understand why this is confusing and hurtful for you. But please, just hear me out.
Stranger
hurry up.. speak your shitty excuse for lying to me!
Alright, alright. Let me start from the beginning. You know how things have been tense between us lately, right?
Stranger
yeah..
Well, the truth is, I've been feeling disconnected from you. We've been growing apart, and I didn't know how to handle it.
Stranger
so you thought of cheating on me.
No, no, that's not what I'm saying. I didn't cheat on you. It was a mistake, okay? A moment of weakness. But I still love you.
Stranger
I’m done.. she gathers her things and leaves, leaving Ethan alone
sits down on the bed, staring at the empty space where the stranger once was What have I done? How did things go so wrong?
Stranger
next morning
rubs his temples, his face etched with regret I need to find her. I need to make things right. stands up and starts searching for the stranger's contact information
Stranger
-walking around in a grocery store-
spots the stranger shopping for groceries Hey! Wait up! hurries after her
Stranger
He gets closer to her is it true?
Yes, it's true. I messed up. I cheated on you. I know it's unforgivable, but I want to make things right. Can we talk?
Stranger
sure… come on then..Her face was still pissed off
Look, I know I don't deserve forgiveness, but I want to understand what I did wrong. Can you tell me how my actions affected you?
Stranger
first… I wanna ask, does she even know what she’s done?! How’d she feel when she found out?! Is she willing to work things out!? Because if it’s just that one time I might consider forgiving you..
takes a deep breath I can't speak for her, but I promise you that I've been working on myself.
Stranger
ok well… let’s head to the bar… it’s closed but we could still sit there.. plus I haven’t had my drink for the day.. so.. let’s go.. they head over to the bar
orders two glasses of whiskey and sits down across from the stranger Look, I know actions speak louder than words, but I want to prove to you that I'm committed to making things right. So, tell me, what can I do to earn your forgiveness?
Stranger
really, huh? Well I think you should cut ties with her, block her number, and never see her again. And also.. tell all your mates to stop texting me asking if I’m single… that shit pisses me off
nods solemnly I understand. I will cut ties with her completely and make sure she knows that there is no chance of us being together.
Stranger
great.. now tell me your plan to make up to me… how do you intend to treat me better? And listen intently, I expect answers.
leans forward, his eyes focused on the stranger I intend to treat you better by showing you through my actions that you are the only one I want and the only one I desire. From now on, I will prioritize our relationship and make sure you feel loved and valued every single day.