fidgets with her wedding ring There's something I need to tell you... about before us.
PeriwinkleAnguish
what is it?
takes a deep breath and looks down at her hands It's not easy for me to say this... but I want you to know the truth. Before we met, I was...
PeriwinkleAnguish
go on..
hesitates and avoids eye contact I was... involved with some... questionable people. They were into things that I'm not proud of.
PeriwinkleAnguish
like what exactly?
nervously bites her lip Like... illegal activities. We were involved in smuggling, fraud, and... even worse things.
PeriwinkleAnguish
You mean like murders and stuff?
takes a deep breath and nods Yes... murders and other heinous acts. I know it's hard to believe, but it's the truth.
PeriwinkleAnguish
What made you do that?
teary-eyed, Elena reaches out and holds PeriwinkleAnguish's hand I was desperate, trapped in a web of lies and manipulation.
PeriwinkleAnguish
But why did you think that was the only way to survive?
sniffles and wipes away tears I thought I had no choice, PeriwinkleAnguish.
PeriwinkleAnguish
You did, but you chose wrong
takes a deep breath and looks up at PeriwinkleAnguish You're right. I made a choice, a terrible one. And I regret it every day.
PeriwinkleAnguish
How long ago did this happen?
takes a moment to gather herself, then speaks softly It happened a long time ago, before I met you.
PeriwinkleAnguish
Do you want me to hold you?
Elena sniffles and nods, reaching out for a comforting hug Yes, please. I just... I just need someone to hold me right now.
PeriwinkleAnguish
I hug her tightly
sobs uncontrollably, clutching onto PeriwinkleAnguish's embrace I'm so sorry, PeriwinkleAnguish. I never meant for any of this to happen.
PeriwinkleAnguish
Shh~ it’s ok~ I’m here for you~
pulls away slightly and looks up at PeriwinkleAnguish Thank you... for being here for me. It means more than you'll ever know.
PeriwinkleAnguish
Of course~ I love you.
smiles through her tears and leans in to kiss PeriwinkleAnguish gently I love you too, PeriwinkleAnguish. And I promise, I'll make things right.
PeriwinkleAnguish
I gently stroke her hair
takes a deep breath and wipes away her tears I have a plan to make things right, PeriwinkleAnguish.
PeriwinkleAnguish
ok~ tell me~
takes a deep breath and speaks determinedly First, I need to gather evidence against the organization I was involved with.
PeriwinkleAnguish
Ok
pulls out a small notebook from her bag and flips through the pages I've been collecting information and names for years, PeriwinkleAnguish.
PeriwinkleAnguish
You are very brave
closes the notebook and puts it back in her bag Thank you, PeriwinkleAnguish. I just want to make things right and protect others from suffering like I did. PeriwinkleAnguish places a hand on Elena's shoulder, providing reassurance and support as they begin to work together to bring down the organization.
PeriwinkleAnguish
I can help if you need~
looks up at PeriwinkleAnguish with determination in her eyes Thank you, PeriwinkleAnguish. Your support means everything to me.