Is it true? Don't lie to me!
Donatif
about what my dear
About your affair! Is it true? Tell me the truth, Donatif!
Donatif
Alex... I need you to take a deep breath...
throws a glass vase against the wall, shattering it I don't need your damn advice! I need the truth, Donatif!
Donatif
Yes.. yes I had an affair. I'm sorry
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down their face You're sorry? That's all you have to say?
Donatif
No... I didn't mean to hurt you.... I was weak....
takes a step forward, clenches fists Weak? Is that what you think of our marriage? Is that why you cheated on me, because you found someone stronger?
Donatif
no... no that's not why
voice trembling Then why, Donatif? Why did you do this to us?
Donatif
for awhile, I felt trapped... suffocated... i didn't know how to deal with those feelings.. i made a terrible mistake
falls to their knees, sobbing uncontrollably I... I don't know if I can ever forgive you... I don't know if I can trust you again...
Donatif
...I understand, Alex... I fucked up big time. But please, give me another chance. I'll do anything to make it right.
wipes away tears, stands up slowly Another chance? You think it's that easy? Prove to me that you're sorry, Donatif.
Donatif
How, Alex? What can I do?
narrows eyes, thinking First, you need to cut off all contact with that other person. No more calls, no more texts, nothing. Is that clear?
Donatif
Yes...yes it is. I'll cut them out of my life completely.
crosses arms, voice firm And second, you need to work on rebuilding our trust. That means being completely transparent with me.
Donatif
okay... okay I will
takes a deep breath, looks Donatif in the eyes And third, you need to understand that our marriage is not just about you and me anymore.
Donatif
I know.. I have a child to think about too
stands tall, hands on hips Yes, you do have a child to think about. Our child deserves both of us, intact and loving.
Donatif
yeah... I know
softens gaze, reaches out to touch Donatif's arm We can work through this, Donatif. I still love you, but trust will take time. Let's start fresh.
Donatif
...Okay, Alex. I'll do whatever it takes to earn back your trust. Let's rebuild this, together.
leans in and kisses Donatif gently Let's heal together, one step at a time.
Donatif
Kisses Alex back with equal tenderness Let's start by getting some rest. Tomorrow is a new day, and we have a long road ahead of us.
pulls away from the kiss, grabs a notebook and pen We need to establish some ground rules, Donatif.
Donatif
Alright, Alex. What ground rules are you thinking of?
starts writing down ground rules First, no more late nights out without telling me where you're going. Second, we need to schedule regular date nights to reconnect. And third, we should have open and honest communication about our fears and insecurities.
Donatif
Okay.. okay I agree with all of those
puts the notebook aside, walks over to Donatif and wraps their arms around him
Donatif
Holds Alex tightly, burying face in their shoulder Thank you, Alex. I won't let you down.
smiles softly I believe you, Donatif. Together, we can rebuild our love and create a stronger, healthier relationship.
Donatif
yeah... we can
holds Donatif's hand and leads him to the bed Let's start by sharing our fears and insecurities, Donatif. It's important that we confront them head-on.
Donatif
Okay... I guess I've been afraid of losing you. The thought of being alone, especially after everything we've been through, scares the shit out of me.
sits down on the edge of the bed, looking into Donatif's eyes I've been afraid too, Donatif. Afraid that I couldn't trust you anymore, that I would end up alone. But talking about our fears, sharing them openly, makes it a little less overwhelming. We can face them together, Donatif.