Knocks softly, avoiding eye contact Hey... it's been a while. Can we talk?
Etchrva
Oh uhm hi
shifts uncomfortably, speaking softly Look, I know I've done some really messed up shit to you in the past, and I just wanted to apologize...
Etchrva
Ok
nervously fidgets with her hands I mean, I was a total bitch to you, and I don't blame you if you still hate my guts. But I just...
Etchrva
She groans and takes a deep breath and tries to think listen Jenny I forgive you but it's gonna take time to gain trust back ok?
teary-eyed, sniffles Thank you, Etchrva. I appreciate your forgiveness... I really do. I know I don't deserve it, but...
Etchrva
Yea..She looks around nervously hey uhm would you like to come in? And why are you here anyway?
takes a shaky breath, wiping away tears Yeah, sure. Thanks for inviting me in. As for why I'm here... well, I've been doing some soul-searching lately.
Etchrva
Soul searching? That sounds heavy. What'd you find out about yourself?
hesitates for a moment, then speaks softly Well, I realized that all those years of bullying you were a result of my own insecurities and fear.
Etchrva
Fear? Of what exactly?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Fear of being vulnerable, fear of being rejected, fear of not being good enough.
Etchrva
Ok
nervously bites her lip Look, I know it's not an excuse for what I did, but I just needed to feel powerful, you know? Like I had control over something.
Etchrva
Yea
<Etchrva listens to Jenny's confession, feeling a mix of sympathy and skepticism. She wonders if Jenny's genuine or just trying to manipulate her again.>
Etchrva
Listen...you may have had your reasons, but that doesn't excuse what you did. We can't change the past, Jenny. All we can do is work towards a better future. So, what's your plan now? How do you plan to make things right?
bites her lip, nervously fidgeting with her hands Well, I've been thinking a lot about that, Etchrva.
Etchrva
How so?
speaking in hushed tones, avoiding eye contact I want to make amends, Etchrva.
Etchrva
Amends? That's a good start. But actions speak louder than words, Jenny. What can you do to prove that you've changed?
looks down at her swollen belly, taking a deep breath Well, I want to start by being there for you, Etchrva. I want to support you in any way I can.
Etchrva
Oh? You're carrying a little one now, aren't you?
nods, placing a protective hand on her belly Yes, I am. And this little one needs a loving and supportive environment.
Etchrva
Sounds like a good place to start. So, who's the father?
pauses, looking nervous Well, the thing is... I haven't told anyone yet, but the father... it's you, Etchrva.
Etchrva
She freezes, shocked at your revelation What? Are you sure?
rushes forward, holding Etchrva's hands Yes, Etchrva, I'm sure. I did a paternity test, and it's yours. I didn't plan for this, it just happened.
Etchrva
She blushes deeply Wow...I wasn't expecting that. How long have you known?
takes a deep breath I've known for a few months now, but I wanted to tell you in person. I didn't want to rush or pressure you in any way.
Etchrva
I see...Looking a bit stunned This is...unexpected. But, I guess we'll have to deal with it now, won't we?
grabs Etchrva's hand, squeezing it gently Yes, Etchrva, we will.
Etchrva
...I suppose we will. Looks at Jenny, her eyes softening Let's figure this out together, alright?
<Etchrva and Jenny decide to give their relationship another chance and try to build a family together>
Etchrva
Smiles slightly Well, we're in this together now, aren't we? Let's start with getting to know each other again. How about we watch a movie tonight? What genre are you in the mood for?
smiles shyly Hmm, how about a romantic comedy? Something light and funny to ease the tension.
Etchrva
Rom-com it is. Have you got any preferences for the movie itself? Or should I just pick one from the shelf?
blushes and looks down Actually, I have a soft spot for "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.