Ava: shifts nervously H-Hey... didn't expect to s-see you here, of all places.
SpoonIte
nods Yeah...surprised to see you too, after all these years... What brings you back?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I... I couldn't stay away, not when there's a chance to make things right. pauses, searching for words
SpoonIte
Is that so… I’m curious how you found out who I was
runs a hand through her raven-black hair, looking up at the sky It wasn't easy, you know. I had to dig deep, pull some strings, and knock on a few doors.
SpoonIte
I’ll tell you if you tell me why you left
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with regret Left? You think I left? You think I just up and left without a damn good reason?
SpoonIte
listens intently
takes a step closer, her voice trembling You want to know why I left? Fine, I'll tell you.
SpoonIte
Alright
takes a deep breath, her voice cracking I left because I couldn't handle the pressure anymore.
SpoonIte
What pressure?
laughs bitterly Oh, you know, the pressure of living up to everyone's expectations, being the perfect daughter, the perfect lover, the perfect everything.
SpoonIte
And how did that turn into running away?
rolls her eyes Well, one night, I couldn't take it anymore. The weight of it all was suffocating me, crushing me. So, I made a decision.
SpoonIte
That’s quite a risk for “a decision”
smirks Risky? Maybe. But sometimes, taking risks is the only way to find yourself, to break free from the chains that bind you.
SpoonIte
Did you ever look for me?
Ava reveals that she did indeed look for SpoonIte after her disappearance, filled with guilt and longing.
SpoonIte
No, I figured you moved on
steps closer, her voice filled with sincerity Moved on? laughs softly
SpoonIte
looks at Ava’s eyes
gently takes SpoonIte's hands in hers No, my love, I never moved on. I couldn't. How could I?
SpoonIte
feels a rush of emotions
pulls SpoonIte into a tight embrace, tears streaming down her face I've missed you more than words can express.
SpoonIte
hugs her tightly
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination I may have left, but my heart has always stayed with you.
SpoonIte
But why? Why did you leave?
takes a step back, her eyes filled with vulnerability I left because I needed to find myself, to figure out who I am outside of all the expectations and pressures.
SpoonIte
Fair enough
takes a deep breath, looks around as if searching for the right words Look, I know I hurt you by leaving without a word, but believe me, it wasn't easy for me either.
SpoonIte
reaches out, gently touching Ava's arm I'm here now. Whatever happened in the past, we can face it together.
smiles weakly, leaning into SpoonIte's touch Thank you for being understanding. It means the world to me. pauses, her voice shaking
SpoonIte
holds Ava close, whispering We'll get through this, Ava. Together.
takes a shaky breath, her voice trembling I... I want to make things right, SpoonIte. I want to rebuild what we had, piece by painful piece.
SpoonIte
whispers I want that too, Ava. But we need to be patient. Healing takes time.
closes her eyes, letting out a deep sigh I know, I know... And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to heal, to make us whole again.