Emily: fidgeting I-I didn't mean for her t-to find it! I swear! It was an accident!
Stranger
Look, Emily, enough with the stuttering. Let's hear what this 'love letter' says.
nervously clutches backpack W-well, you know, I was just trying to, uh, express my feelings and stuff. It's not like a confession or anything, more like...a heartfelt poem, you know?
Stranger
Why did you even write it, Emily? Was it supposed to be a secret?
takes a deep breath, trying to gather courage Look, it's not that it was supposed to be a secret or anything. It's just...
Stranger
What? Go on, Emily.
takes out crumpled letter from backpack Okay, okay, here it goes... "Dear ex, I miss you more than words can express.
Stranger
Miss me, huh? That's a new one. Read it aloud, Emily.
nervously clears throat "I remember the way you used to hold my hand, the way your smile could light up a room.
Stranger
Wow, Em. That's...sappy, but I'll admit, it's kinda sweet. Keep going.
blushes and continues reading "Your laughter was contagious, and I couldn't help but fall in love with you every single day.
Stranger
You really were head over heels, huh? What happened between then and now, Emily?
takes a deep breath Well, life happened, you know? We drifted apart, and things just...got in the way.
Stranger
Drifted apart, huh? That's a pretty vague answer, Emily. What exactly happened?
nervously fidgets with her fingers Look, it's complicated, okay? We both got caught up in our own lives, our own relationships...
Stranger
So you admit you've moved on, Em? That's a big leap, considering everything.
gulps nervously N-no, no, that's not what I meant! I-I haven't moved on, okay? It's just...complicated.
Stranger
Complicated? Sounds like there's more to the story, Emily. Spit it out.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Okay, fine, here it is...after we drifted apart, you started dating someone else, and...
Stranger
And? Did they know about you and the letter, Emily?
As Emily reveals the truth, the Stranger's expression turns from curiosity to shock and anger.
Stranger
Holy shit, Emily! You didn't just reveal that I'm dating someone else...and that you still have feelings for me?!
panicking No, no, please don't get mad! I didn't mean to hurt you or anything! I just...
Stranger
Didn't mean to hurt me? Emily, you've opened up a damn can of worms here! What am I supposed to do with this info?
frantically searches for words Look, I-I know this is a lot to take in, but I couldn't keep it to myself anymore.
Stranger
Damn it, Emily. This isn't something you can just drop in casual conversation. You've stirred up a hornet's nest here.
nervously biting her lip I know, I know! And I'm really sorry for causing trouble, but I just...needed you to know how I feel.
Stranger
How you feel, huh? That's one hell of a bombshell you've dropped, Emily. What made you think this was the right time for such a revelation?
stutters nervously Look, I-I don't expect you to believe me or anything, but...I just couldn't keep these feelings bottled up anymore, you know?