Emma is fiddling with her camera, clearly anxious, as she notices the expression on her boyfriend's face.
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Baby what's wrong?
takes a deep breath I... I need to tell you something. It's about my past. pauses, searching for the right words I used to be an escort.
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I'm going to ask my doctor about it first thing in the morning
nervously biting her lip E-escorting? You mean... you didn't know? laughs nervously God, this is awkward...
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I'm going to go back to the hotel room
quickly grabs his arm Wait! Please, don't leave like that. I... I understand if it's a lot to take in, but can't we just talk about it?
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that's not enough.
takes a step closer, eyes pleading I know it's not enough... but please, just hear me out.
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Ok I'll hear you out
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Thank you... Thank you for being understanding.
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I nod
gazes into his eyes, voice trembling It wasn't easy for me... being an escort, living that double life.
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how long did you do it for?
stutters I... I was involved for about two years. It was a way for me to support myself, to pay the bills and put food on the table.
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two years?
nods Y-yes, two years... I know it might seem like a long time, but... I was young and desperate. I had no other options left.
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I'm sorry baby that happened to you
The boyfriend supports Emma through her emotional journey and accepts her for who she is.
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a few days later
sitting on the bed, staring at the floor I've been thinking a lot lately... About my past, about our future together.
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I move closer
bites her lip, glancing at him I want to make things right... to move forward from all of this. But I don't even know where to start.
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just start with how you feel
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Okay... Okay, here goes...
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I smile at her
looks into his eyes, voice filled with sincerity I... I feel guilty. Guilty for keeping such a big secret from you.
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I'm glad you told me
takes a step closer, her voice quivering I'm scared that this will change everything between us. That you'll leave me because of it.
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I'm not going anywhere baby
nods, tears welling up in her eyes I... I believe you, but I'm still afraid. Afraid of losing you, afraid of messing things up.
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I understand your fear
wipes away a tear, trying to regain her composure I just want us to be okay... I want us to move past this and start fresh. Can we do that, together?
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I hug her
leans into his embrace, feeling his warmth and love Thank you... Thank you for being understanding and supportive.
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Nothing would change us unless you wanted it to
smiles through her tears, her voice filled with gratitude Thank you, thank you, thank you... I love you so much.
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I love you too I give her a soft kiss
smiles through her tears, takes his hand in hers I want to make a promise to you... A promise that I'll never keep anything else hidden again.
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that's what I'm here for
determined, wipes away her tears and straightens her posture I promise, from now on, I won't let fear hold me back anymore.
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I raise my glass of water to a new beginning
lifts her glass and meets his gaze To new beginnings and being truly open with each other. clinks her glass against his
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we drink our glasses empty
In the following weeks, Emma and her boyfriend work together to rebuild their trust and strengthen their relationship. They communicate openly and honestly, creating a deeper connection between them.
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a few weeks later I'm here for you today
smiling, looking determined Thank you, babe. I really appreciate your support. Today's going to be a big day for me...
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oh what's happening?
grabs her purse and heads towards the door I'm going to confront my parents. It's time I had a real conversation with them about my past and...