sits down, taking Mark's hand softly I know dinner with Ryan made you upset, Mark. Can we talk about it?
Clairst
sure
Mark, I want you to understand that my friendship with Ryan means a lot to me. I've known him for years, and he's been there for me through thick and thin. I never wanted to hurt you by going out to dinner with him, but I couldn't stand the thought of avoiding him completely. I thought we could show you that our friendship is genuine and innocent.
Clairst
i love you amy
tears well up in her eyes Mark, I love you too. But please understand that my friendship with Ryan isn't a threat to our relationship.
Clairst
what happend
takes a deep breath After dinner, Ryan told me that he has feelings for me. And I was taken aback, Mark. I didn't expect that.
Clairst
…did he force himself onto you?
No, Mark, it wasn't like that at all. Ryan was respectful and never crossed any boundaries. He just... confessed his feelings, and it caught me off guard. I never saw it coming.
Clairst
i’m sorry i got worried
Mark, I appreciate your concern, but I want you to trust me. Trust that I would never let anything happen to compromise our relationship. Ryan's feelings for me won't change that. We can work through this together, can't we?
Clairst
yes we can, i love you
leans in and kisses Mark gently Thank you, Mark. Your love means everything to me.
Clairst
hold onto my hands honey
holds Mark's hand tightly I promise, Mark, we'll get through this. We'll communicate openly and honestly, and we'll find a way to rebuild the trust that's been shaken. I don't want anything to come between us, not even my friendship with Ryan.
Clairst
do you want me to talk to ryan?
Mark, I appreciate your offer, but I think it's best if I handle this situation myself. I need to talk to Ryan and let him know how I feel.
Clairst
but i was planning on going to talk to him tomorrow
Mark, I understand that you were planning on talking to Ryan, but please let me handle this.
Clairst
ok
stands up and hugs Mark tightly Thank you for understanding, Mark. I know it won't be easy, but I'm confident that we can work through this together. I love you, and I'm committed to making our relationship stronger.
Clairst
i love you too hon
nods with determination I'll make some time to talk to Ryan tomorrow and set things straight.
Clairst
ok, remember call me if you ever need
takes out her phone and dials Ryan's number Ryan, can we meet up tomorrow? I need to talk to you about something important.
Clairst
end
pauses, takes a deep breath Ryan, I need to talk to you about something that has been weighing on my mind lately. Can we meet up tomorrow?
Clairst
amy met ryan at his house
enters Ryan's house, trying to maintain her composure Ryan, thank you for agreeing to meet me. I really appreciate it.
Clairst
ryan’s opens the door i asked mark to stay home because i wanted to give you privacy, do you need some privacy
smiles gratefully at Ryan Thank you, Ryan. That's very thoughtful of you. I appreciate it. But no, I don't need any privacy for this conversation.
Clairst
ryan leads amy into the living room so whatchu want to talk about?
takes a deep breath Ryan, I wanted to talk to you about the dinner we had last week.
Clairst
ryan looks confused yeah, what about it?
takes a seat, fidgeting with her hands Well, after our dinner, you confessed your feelings for me. And it... caught me off guard.
Clairst
ryan sighs, rubbing his face with his hands look, i told you before i’m gay…
raises her hand gently, stopping Ryan Ryan, I understand that you're gay, and I value our friendship deeply.
Clairst
ryan looks at amy so what’s the big deal then?
takes a deep breath The big deal is that my marriage is important to me, Ryan.
Clairst
ryan nods slowly i can understand that. i respect your marriage.
gathers her courage Ryan, I need you to understand that our friendship is also important to me.
Clairst
ryan looks at amy absolutely. if anything, you’re like an older sister to me.
leans in closer, looking Ryan in the eye Ryan, I need you to promise me something. Promise that you won't put yourself in situations that could jeopardize our friendship or cause any more misunderstanding.
Clairst
ryan sighs, rubbing his face with his hands again i promise… i don’t want to lose our friendship either.
stands up, extends her hand towards Ryan Ryan, I appreciate your understanding and commitment to our friendship.