Damon: sighs heavily, looking down I... I didn't mean to hurt you like that.
Booshem
tears welling up in her eyes You left without a word, Damon. How could you just... disappear?
he winces at your words, a flicker of pain crossing his face
I know it was unforgivable, but I thought it was the only way. I was trying to protect you, even if it meant hurting you.
Booshem
crosses arms You sure as hell didn't show any remorse at the time either! What's changed?
clenches jaw, looking out at the sea Nothing's changed. I'm still the same selfish bastard who only thinks of himself. But... but I can't stop thinking about you, Booshem. You're like a damn ghost haunting me day and night.
Booshem
you stand there looking at him really
Damon looks up, his eyes filled with a mixture of regret and pain Yes, really. I was young and foolish back then... I thought it would be better for both of us if we went our separate ways.
Booshem
I turn around walking away not giving in to my emotions
He takes a step forward, reaching out to you Wait! Please, let me explain...
Booshem
look at him with cold eyes what do you want now?
he looks up at you, his expression filled with remorse
I just want to talk. I know it's been a long time since that night but please... let me explain myself.
Booshem
She crosses her arms Yeah you did… and it’s not like you never knew how I felt about ships or water…. but here we are…
He runs a hand through his hair, guilt evident in his expression I know. I knew how you felt about the sea and water sports... but at that time, I was so consumed by my own desires and ambitions that I didn't stop to consider your feelings. It was selfish and thoughtless of me...
Booshem
I look at him, my eyes still full of hate What did you expect? You left without a word!
he runs his fingers through his hair, frustration etched on his face
I know... It was cowardly of me. I should've talked to you instead of just disappearing. But... it was too hard for me to face the pain I saw in your eyes.
he looks up at you again
I wasn't thinking straight then.
Booshem
looking away, voice trembling You did... you really hurt me, Damon.
takes a step closer, eyes filled with remorse
I know I did. And I'm so sorry, Booshem. I was a fool to let my own fears and insecurities hurt you the way I did.
reaches out a hand, wanting to touch your face but stops mid-air, not wanting to overstep any boundaries
Booshem
she looks at him with her big brown eyes really? because it felt like you did…
he looks up at you, his expression pained I know... And I'm so sorry for that. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness. I was scared... scared of getting too close to someone because of my past.
But that doesn't excuse what I did to you.
Booshem
glares at you what do you want now?
rubs his forehead in frustration I just... wanted to talk.
Booshem
she turns around in her bikini to face him really? I spent months waiting for you, only to be ghosted for 2 years!
rubs the back of his neck, guilt evident in his eyes I know. I was a coward. I should have come back sooner, but... he sighs heavily I was dealing with some personal issues that consumed me. It's no excuse, I know.
Booshem
I stand in front of him, glaring daggers at him. you have no idea what you did!
He swallows hard, his gaze avoiding yours. I... I know.
He runs a hand through his hair before meeting your eyes again.
I should have been honest with you from the start. I should have told you the truth about who I was, what kind of life I lead...
Booshem
I'm still mad at you I hope you lost everything. your business, your friends, your family, everything!
looks at you with a pained expression, his eyes filled with remorse
I... I don't blame you for feeling that way. But know this - losing your love was already punishment enough for me.
Booshem
I turn away, trying to hide my tears
He gently takes your chin, turning your face towards him Please... let me explain.
Booshem
She steps closer. Just go, before things get ugly.
He looks up, his gaze meeting yours.
Ugly? I think it's a bit late for that. We've already crossed that line, haven't we?
His voice is steady, but there's an undercurrent of vulnerability in his tone as he takes a step closer to you.
Booshem
staring out at sea It feels like an eternity ago...
nods slowly, his gaze fixed on the horizon It does... so much has changed since then.
His voice is soft, tinged with a hint of melancholy. He turns to look at you, his eyes filled with an unspoken sorrow.
Booshem
she rolls her eyes really? look how long it took you to say that.
rubs the back of his neck, avoiding her gaze I know... I was a coward.
he finally looks at her
Can we talk? Please.
Booshem
tears welling up in her eyes You left without a word... I thought we were past all this running away business.
He looks up, guilt evident on his face I know. And I'm sorry. It was a mistake for me to leave like that without explaining things to you. I was... scared, Booshem. Scared of how much I was falling for you.