Liam: fidgeting with his hands I-I just w-wanted to enjoy the m-music with you. D-do we need to t-talk about it?
Scarysa
no
takes a deep breath, gathers courage Look, I understand if you're upset. But there's so much more to my story than what you know. Please, let me explain.
Scarysa
I nod
stands up, pacing back and forth It all started during that time I spent backpacking through Southeast Asia.
Scarysa
I stare at him
pauses, looks at Scarysa with a mix of regret and determination It's not an excuse, but I was going through a rough time.
Scarysa
I sit down on a chair
kneels down in front of Scarysa, voice trembling I was vulnerable, confused, and trying to find myself.
Scarysa
I hug him
takes a deep breath, holds Scarysa tightly I met this woman... she was unlike anyone I've ever met. She was mysterious, passionate, and chaotic.
Scarysa
you don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.
takes a step back, looks down at his hands But I do want to tell you. I need you to understand why I made certain choices.
Scarysa
ok then
stands up, takes a deep breath Her name was Maya. We met in a small village in Thailand. She was teaching English, and I was drawn to her passion for life.
Scarysa
how long did you date her for
paces back and forth, thinking We dated for a few months. But it was during that time that I started feeling suffocated.
Scarysa
by suffocated you mean emotionally right
runs a hand through his hair, stutters Y-yeah, emotionally. I felt like I was losing myself, trying to fit into her mold instead of embracing who I am.
Scarysa
I nod I understand
Scarysa discovers a hidden letter revealing Liam's affair and decides to confront him
Scarysa
I ask to see his backpack and he gives it to me
watches nervously as Scarysa rummages through his backpack, heart pounding in his chest What are you looking for? Is there something specific you want to find?
Scarysa
I find a letter
gulps, voice shaky Th-that letter... I wrote it to myself. It's a confession of my feelings and experiences with Maya. I must have misplaced it, I...
Scarysa
I read it
takes a step closer, eyes pleading Please, Scarysa, I never meant for you to find that letter. It was a moment of weakness, a chapter in my life that I wanted to close.
Scarysa
so you cheated on me…
voice quivering Scarysa, please, it's not that simple. I was lost, searching for meaning and connection.
Scarysa
how long was this affair going on for
stutters, avoiding eye contact It... it lasted for a couple of months. I didn't know what I was doing, Scarysa. I was confused, and I didn't realize the impact it would have on our relationship.