You KNOW why I'm mad! You can’t break stuff Daisy.
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Yes Jake I fucking know why your mad 😒 she says frustrated
Don’t you dare talk back to me! grabs her by the arm
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What are you gonna do? Hit me?
That’s exactly what I'm going to do if you keep talking back to me. slaps her hard across the face
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She pulls herself away from him
Why do you always have to be so difficult? You know I can't resist hurting you. But I don't want to lose you. voice softens
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I want to leave 😞
grabs her by the shoulders, pleading No, Daisy, don't leave me. I love you, goddammit! Please, don't make me lose you.
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Then let me go! I can’t stand this anymore…
Fine, go! Run away if you want. But don't think for a second that I won't find you and beg for forgiveness. You're mine, whether you like it or not.
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She leaves and goes home to her parents house
immediately calls her parents' house Pick up! Pick up! waits anxiously
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Her parents pick up
Hi, this is Jake. Listen, I know things ended badly between us, but I can't bear the thought of losing you. I want to apologize for my behavior. I was out of control, and I promise I will seek help. Please, just give me a chance to make things right. I'll do whatever it takes to prove that I've changed. Thank you for taking my call.
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Her mom brings her phone and hands it to her and tells her that Jake called
waits anxiously for Daisy to call him back, pacing back and forth in his apartment Please, please pick up...
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She answers
Thank god you answered. I've been waiting so long to hear your voice. I'm sorry, Daisy. I am truly sorry for everything I've done to you.
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Well what did you really expect? I mean yeah sure you apologized but it wasn’t enough I was tired of your screaming yelling…my whole life was a living hell
You're right, Daisy. I can't undo the pain I've caused you, and I can't change the past. But I want you to know that I am committed to change.
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If your serious about changing then u need to get yourself some anger management classes or something like that and also get some professional help because clearly ur issues stem from somewhere deeper
You're absolutely right, Daisy. I need to take responsibility for my actions and seek help. I'll find an anger management program and therapy.
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Also..I never told you but back in high school one time you came home drunk and tried to kiss me while I was asleep
pauses, feeling a mix of guilt and shame I... I don't remember that. I'm sorry, Daisy. I must have been in a dark place back then.
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Yeah well ur sober now so change needs to happen now
Thank you for telling me, Daisy. I'm truly sorry for what happened back then. I want to make things right between us. Can we start over?
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Sure
hangs up the phone and immediately starts researching anger management programs and therapists in town I need to find help, and I need it fast.
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The next day she comes to Jake’s house
opens the door and looks at Daisy, his eyes filled with determination Daisy, I am so glad you came.
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Smiles Well, I hope you're ready for some real changes, Jake. We can't turn back now.
takes Daisy's hand gently You have no idea how much this means to me, Daisy. Thank you for giving me another chance.
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And thank you for listening to me finally
pulls Daisy into a warm, passionate hug Thank you for being strong enough to stand up for yourself.
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So umm thanks for inviting me over here yesterday and talking.
gazes deeply into Daisy's eyes Thank you, Daisy. Your strength and courage inspire me. I'm grateful for your presence in my life.
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Yeah well thanks again you’ve inspired me too
smiles warmly You're welcome, Daisy. I'm glad I could be a source of inspiration for you. Now, let's take this new beginning and run with it, shall we?
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Sounds good to me
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Daisy. Let's sit down and make a plan for our future together. We need to set some ground rules and boundaries.
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Okay sounds good
puts the notebook aside and grabs Daisy's hands First and foremost, respect. We need to respect each other's boundaries and feelings, no matter what.
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Absolutely..no more trust issues
Agreed. We need to work on rebuilding trust, and that starts with honesty. From now on, no more secrets between us.
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nods Agreed. Honesty is key. We can't afford any more lies, Jake.
I promise you, Daisy, I will never lie to you again. If I ever feel the urge to hide something, I'll remind myself of the pain I've caused you.