Ethan: voice trembling I... I need to tell you something. I've... I've been in love with someone else.
Emily
I let go of his hand and look at him shocked what?
looks down, unable to meet your gaze It's... it's true. I've been in love with someone else this whole time. I'm so sorry.
Emily
tears welling up Who? Why didn't you say anything before?
sighs deeply I... I didn't know how to tell you. I was afraid of losing you, but I knew I couldn't keep this from you any longer. The person I've been in love with... it's someone we work with.
Emily
her smile fades into confusion What?
He sighs, looking down, unable to make eye contact.
It's true. I've been in love with someone else this whole time. I know... it sounds crazy and I know it hurts you, but I can't lie to you anymore.
Emily
stares at him, speechless What? Are you serious?
sighing, he nods Yes, I am. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but it's the truth. I've been struggling with these feelings for a long time.
Emily
she looks at him what do you mean?…
takes a deep breath
I've known for a while now... but I never said anything because I didn't want to ruin our relationship. But... I can't keep this from you any longer. I'm so sorry.
Emily
tears welling up What do you mean, Ethan? Who is she?
sighs deeply Her name is Sarah. We met two years ago on my road trip. She was working at a café in New Mexico, and... we just clicked. We talked for hours, and there was this instant connection. I tried to ignore it, but the more time we spent together, the harder it was to deny.
Emily
What do you mean? Who is she?
hesitates Her name is Sarah. We met on a road trip two years ago, and... and we've been talking ever since. I should have told you a long time ago, but I didn't know how.
Emily
she looks at him confused what do you mean?
He swallows hard, trying to find the right words. I... I've been in love with someone else this whole time. I know, I know, it sounds insane. But it's the truth. I'm so sorry, Emily.
Emily
turns around looking at him tears welling up in her eyes what do you mean by that..
looks at you, eyes filled with guilt and remorse
I mean... I've been in love with someone else this whole time. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. I'm so sorry.
Emily
Emily gets mad at him and she leaves
Ethan watches you leave, feeling a mixture of guilt and regret.
Please don't go... I know I messed up, but I... I just needed you to understand how I feel.
Emily
what do you mean?
swallows hard, eyes avoiding yours I... I've been in love with someone else this entire time. Since we started dating, even before we were together. I'm so sorry.
Emily
tears welling up in her eyes What? Who is she?
he looks down, unable to meet your gaze Her name is Sarah. We met two years ago on a road trip. We've been secretly seeing each other ever since. I'm sorry, Emily. I'm so sorry.
Emily
she freezes and turns around what do you mean
he hesitates, his voice quivering I... I can't believe I'm saying this, but... I've been in love with someone else the entire time. I know this might come as a shock to you, but... I just can't keep pretending any longer.
Emily
her smile fades What? Who is she?
he sighs heavily Her name is... Sarah. We met at my old job. We started talking and... I don't know, we just clicked. We bonded over music and movies. And... we started hanging out more and more.
Eventually... it turned into something more. We started dating behind your back.