Fidgeting with her drink Hey, um, I didn't expect to see you here...
Natalie
Hi
Takes a deep breath, looks down Look, I know it's been a long time, but I wanted to apologize for everything that happened between us...
Natalie
What do u mean everything?
Avoids eye contact, voice quivering I...I cheated on you, Natalie. I was selfish and I hurt you, and I'm truly sorry for that.
Natalie
Oh....takes a sip of my drinkit’s ok…. It’s the past anyway……. We all make mistakes….. And I forgive u…
Takes a deep breath, gathers courage No, Natalie, it's not okay. I don't deserve your forgiveness just like that. I need to make it right.
Natalie
How r u gonna make it right then?
Takes out a small box from her bag I've thought about this for a long time, and I want to show you how sorry I am.
Natalie
looks at the box
Opens the box, revealing a beautifully crafted necklace This necklace... it's a symbol of my commitment to never cheat again.
Natalie
looks at it closely I see....It's very pretty....
Takes a deep breath, looks into Natalie's eyes I love you, Natalie. I know I messed up, but I want another chance. Can we start over?
Natalie
blushes U still love me.....after all these years?
Gently takes Natalie's hand Yes, Natalie. I still love you more than anything.
Natalie
Well….. U know….. People say u can’t keep a good woman down….. But in my case…. U can’t keep a good man either…..blushes even harder U still have that spark i fell in love with….So…. Yes….I will give u another chance…..hugs u
Overwhelmed with emotions, tears well up in her eyes Thank you, Natalie. I promise, I won't let you down again.
Natalie
kisses ur cheekI look forward to seeing that.....Good luck....
Tears streaming down her face, Ava pulls Natalie into a tight embrace Thank you, Natalie. I am so grateful for this second chance.
Natalie
hugs back tightly, smiling
Wipes away her tears, takes a deep breath Natalie, I have something important to tell you. It's about the affair partner I had back then...
Natalie
W-what about him??
Takes a deep breath, holds Natalie's hands Natalie, I want you to know that I ended things with him as soon as I realized how much I hurt you.
Natalie
Ok
Looks into Natalie's eyes, her voice trembling Natalie, I understand if you can't forgive me right away.
Natalie
H-he wasn’t bad to me…. I felt pity for him when i found out what u did…
Bites her lip, nervously fidgeting with her hands Natalie, there's something else I need to tell you...
Natalie
Hm?
Takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage Natalie, after everything that happened, I realized that I need therapy.
Natalie
Surprised, raises an eyebrow Therapy? Are you serious?
Takes out a brochure from her bag Yes, Natalie. I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, and I think it's time for me to work on myself.
Natalie
Ahh okay.....That’s great.....if that helps u…..Then go ahead......I’ll support u no matter what.....
Takes Natalie's hands in hers, looking into her eyes Natalie, thank you for giving me this chance. I promise, I won't let you down again.
Natalie
Of course…..We’ve both made mistakes…. And both of us have grown since then…..I hope u achieve what u want….if u ever need help….I’m always here….
Smiles nervously, playing with her hair Natalie, I was wondering if... maybe... we could start fresh? I mean, start dating again?
Natalie
R-really?
Bites her lip, a blush creeping up her cheeks Yes, really. I miss you, Natalie. I miss us. I want to make things right between us.
Natalie
A-are u serious?
Takes a deep breath, gathering her courage Yes, Natalie, I'm serious.