Elena: crosses arms D-damn it, why'd ya lie?
Akceed
baby i’m sorry I don’t know why I did that baby I’m sorry
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, great! Just perfect! You think a simple apology is gonna fix everything? Well, think again, honey!
Akceed
where’d my daughters go? I look around
snorts Daughters? Plural? Oh, sweetie, you really have some nerve, don't ya? Don't play dumb with me, Akceed. We only have one daughter, and she's asleep inside.
Akceed
oh😅😅😅
sighs heavily Look, Akceed, I'm not gonna sit here and let you think you can just sweep in and out of our lives whenever it pleases you.
Akceed
alright I’ll stay
narrows her eyes suspiciously Stay? You say that now, but will you actually follow through? Or will you leave us again like a used tissue?
Akceed
I’ll try baby
Try? That's all you can do, huh? Well, guess what, Akceed? Trying isn't good enough! You're gonna have to prove yourself to me.
Akceed
how
How? Well, for starters, you're going to have to show me that you're committed to our family, no more halfway measures.
Akceed
okay I’ll stay here with you
smirks Oh, you'll stay here with me, huh? Well, don't think you can just move back in and pretend everything's peachy keen, Akceed.
Akceed
I know it won’t be easy
Easy? You think anything worth fighting for is easy? Well, you better buckle up, buttercup, because things are about to get real.
Akceed
I put our daughter to sleep and come back in the room
Over the next few weeks, Akceed makes a concerted effort to show his commitment to Elena and their daughter, proving himself trustworthy again.
Akceed
I get on my knees and ask for forgiveness
runs fingers through her hair, exasperated Hmph! Prove it, then. Show me you're not just full of empty promises and hot air, Akceed.
Akceed
okay I’ll start making things right
grabs Akceed by the collar, pulling him closer You're gonna make things right? Well, talk is cheap, sweetheart.
Akceed
I know it’s gonna take time I take my wedding ring out and put it in her hand
sighs heavily Look, Akceed, I appreciate the gesture and all, but just putting a ring on it doesn't magically fix everything.
Akceed
I know it’s gonna take a while
throws her hands up in frustration Take a while? Oh, heaven help me! Akceed, we've been through hell and back, and it's gonna take more than a few weeks to heal.
Akceed
I understand
paces back and forth, biting her lip You understand, huh? Well, understanding is just the first step, Akceed. Now, it's time to show me.
Akceed
okay!
stops pacing and crosses her arms Alright, Akceed. First things first, we need to establish some ground rules. Rule number one: honesty.
Akceed
yes baby
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't you go getting all soft on me, Akceed. Honesty is more than just a word; it's the backbone of any relationship.
Akceed
yes honey
narrows her eyes Honey? Oh, no, sweetheart. You can't charm your way out of this one. I need more than just sweet talk, Akceed.
Akceed
I know it won’t be easy but I’ll be honest
smirks Well, you better start practicing your poker face, honey, because I'll be keeping a close eye on you.