fidgeting with her hands I-I'm so sorry... I didn't mean to... to hurt you.
SkillfulTroik
You did?
nervously looks down Y-Yeah, I did. I-I messed up, SkillfulTroik. I betrayed your trust, and I can't forgive myself for it.
SkillfulTroik
No, Holly… it’s fine.
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face No, it's not fine! How can you say that? I betrayed you, SkillfulTroik.
SkillfulTroik
Because love is about forgiveness.
sniffles, wiping away her tears I know, but... but I don't deserve your forgiveness. I don't deserve anyone's forgiveness.
SkillfulTroik
hugs her
clings onto SkillfulTroik tightly, her body shaking with sobs I-I'm sorry, SkillfulTroik. I'm so sorry for everything.
SkillfulTroik
It’s okay.
sniffles I-I need to make it up to you, SkillfulTroik. I need to show you that I'm truly sorry.
SkillfulTroik
How?
wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath I want to prove my sincerity, SkillfulTroik. I want to start fresh, without any secrets between us.
SkillfulTroik
That sounds good.
gaining confidence Thank you, SkillfulTroik. I promise I won't let you down again. From now on, I'll be the best partner I can be.
SkillfulTroik
kisses her cheek
smiles through her tears I'll do whatever it takes to make things right, SkillfulTroik.
SkillfulTroik
Thank you.
<Holly and SkillfulTroik decide to go to therapy together to work on their relationship and rebuild trust.>
SkillfulTroik
So where do we go from here?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves W-Well, I think we should start by addressing the issues that led to my betrayal, SkillfulTroik.
SkillfulTroik
What do you think caused it?
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact I...I think it was a combination of things, SkillfulTroik.
SkillfulTroik
Such as?
takes a deep breath Well, I think I was feeling neglected and overlooked in the relationship.
SkillfulTroik
That must've been tough.
nods, her voice trembling Yeah, it was really hard for me. I felt like my needs were being ignored, and I started feeling invisible.
SkillfulTroik
I apologize for that.
takes a shaky breath And...and there were also some insecurities that I was struggling with, SkillfulTroik.