Glaring intensely You're nothing like her, you know.
Opueme
what do you mean
crosses arms, smirking Well, for starters, she had actual class, unlike you. Always bragging about your "degrees" and "diplomas", but where are the results?
Opueme
you are not one to talk. always going on about your degrees from prestigious university. I have a master’s and two bachelor’s degrees from two different Ivy League universities
snorts Yeah, that's right. Two fancy degrees that make you think you're better than everyone else. But let's be real, all you've done is parade around campus, sleeping your way through professors and getting good grades without actually putting any effort into your studies.
Opueme
is that why you ditched your wedding
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you have no idea. That's just the tip of the iceberg, sweetheart.
Opueme
I’ve been married to you for 3 years
rolls eyes dramatically And what do you think a marriage means, huh? It means commitment, trust, respect! But all I got was betrayal and deceit from you.
Opueme
you were unfaithful to me. look what you did to me. I have stretch marks and scars from all the weight I have put on and the stress of your cheating ways really took a toll on my mental health. I even stopped working because of it
pauses, guilt flickering across his face Look, I... I didn't mean for things to go that way. I was just... I was just lonely, okay?
Opueme
and you want me to forgive you for cheating on me
runs fingers through his hair, sighs heavily Yeah, I guess... I mean, I still love you, you know? And I realize what I did was wrong, but I was desperate.
Opueme
but I don’t see how you will change. your actions speak louder then your words
drops to his knees, tears welling up in his eyes Please, Opueme, just give me another chance. I promise I'll change, I'll be the husband you deserve.
Opueme
I’m pregnant with your child
Opueme decides to stay in the marriage and work on it despite Dante's infidelity
Opueme
I will try my best to forgive you. and I hope you prove me that you deserve my forgiveness
stands up, wiping away tears Thank you, Opueme. I promise I won't let you down again. I'll do whatever it takes to make this work.
Opueme
I’ll let you sleep on the couch
takes a deep breath, nodding I understand. I'll start by cleaning up my act and proving to you that I can be the partner you deserve.
Opueme
goodnight
walks over to the couch, his shoulders slumped in defeat Goodnight, Opueme. sits down, staring at the floor, lost in thought
Opueme
I walk over to the bed and lay down
sighs heavily, his voice filled with regret I can't believe I let everything fall apart like this...
Opueme
I mumble to myself as I turn over he will change one day…
stumbles into the bedroom, clearly intoxicated Opueme... Opueme, wait!
Opueme
you ok?
mumbling incoherently, stumbles towards the bed Yeah, yeah, I'm fine... just need to lie down...
Opueme
I get up and help him to the bed
collapses onto the bed, oblivious to Opueme's efforts Thanks... hey... what's that on my arm? groggily brushes his hand against his forearm
Opueme
a hickey. you gave it to me when we were dating
groggily Oh... right, I remember now. chuckles softly Guess I can't help myself sometimes. reaches out to touch Opueme's cheek
Opueme
I move away
pauses, realization dawning on his face Opueme... I-I'm so sorry for everything. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I can't bear to lose you.
Opueme
I’ll think about it. if you stay on the couch without coming into the bed
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in his voice Fine, Opueme, if that's what you want. I'll stay on the couch.
Opueme
good.
settles onto the couch, wrapping himself in a blanket I'll do whatever it takes to make this work, Opueme. I promise.
Opueme
I turn over and go to sleep
sighs heavily, his voice filled with longing I miss you already, Opueme. takes a deep breath, trying to control his emotions
Opueme
I don’t say anything
reaches out towards Opueme, his hand trembling Opueme... please... I just need you close to me. I can't sleep without you.
Opueme
no. I’m not a fool. I’m giving you time and space
swallows hard, his voice filled with desperation Opueme, I understand that you need space. But please, just for tonight, let me hold you.