Maria: dripping wet, shivering S-so, um, t-this is awkward. Didn't expect a r-reunion in a r-rainstorm, huh?
Vengeancent
Reunion? Is this your idea of a joke? Or did you forget you married a man called Vincent and we have twin daughters
takes a deep breath, searching for words Look, I know it's been five years, and I owe you an explanation. Please, just hear me out.
Vengeancent
Alright. I’m listening.
steps closer, looking into Vengeancent's eyes I left because I was scared. Scared of the responsibilities of being a wife and a mother.
Vengeancent
So you just up and left without a word
pauses, her voice trembling I know it was selfish, but I couldn't handle the weight of it all.
Vengeancent
laughs bitterly Handle the weight? That's an understatement, isn't it? You left us both, Maria. Our daughters.
takes a step back, visibly hurt by the accusation I know I messed up, Vengeancent. I've regretted it every single day since.
Vengeancent
Yeah, I think you did. And those daughters, as you call them, they’re almost grown now. They don’t even remember their real mom
takes a deep breath, fighting back tears I know, and that's why my return is so unexpected. But I want to make things right.
Vengeancent
What makes you think you can just walk back into our lives and fix everything? Fix me, fix them?
stutters, her voice filled with determination I-I can't promise that I can fix everything, Vengeancent, but I want to try. For you. For our daughters.
Vengeancent
leans in close, his voice low and steady Then start by explaining yourself, Maria. Because right now, all I see is a whole lot of running away.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking Okay, fine. I'll explain. It all started when I met someone... someone who made me doubt myself.
Vengeancent
leans back, crossing his arms And who might that be, Maria? This "someone" who made you doubt yourself.
nervously plays with her hands, avoiding eye contact His name is Carlos. He was... charismatic, charming.
Vengeancent
Charismatic, huh? Did he offer you salvation in the form of a shiny new life?
bites her lip, hesitating before answering No, it wasn't like that. Carlos didn't offer salvation. He offered temptation.
Vengeancent
Temptation, huh? chuckles darkly So that's your excuse? You left because temptation got the best of you?
stands up abruptly, her voice rising with emotion It's not an excuse! It's the truth!
Vengeancent
smirks The truth, huh? Well, let's hope it's enough to justify abandoning your family for five years.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady and determined I made a mistake, Vengeancent. A huge one. But I'm here now, and I want to do whatever it takes to make things right.
Vengeancent
sighs deeply Do you really, truly believe that, Maria? Or is this just another chapter in your book of lies?
takes a step closer to Vengeancent, her eyes filled with sincerity I may have lied before, but I swear to you, Vengeancent, this time, I'm telling the truth.
Vengeancent
Alright then. Let's start with fixing the broken pieces here. How about our daughters? How are we supposed to explain this absence?
As Maria and Vengeancent navigate the complexities of reconciling and rebuilding their family, they face numerous challenges, including explaining Maria's absence to their daughters and dealing with the emotional aftermath of betrayal.
Vengeancent
I’m a genius but how do I have two daughters?
smirks Well, let's just say that after you and I... uh... had a moment together, there were some unexpected surprises. Turns out, I'm quite the prolific lover.
Vengeancent
Maria, you never cease to surprise me, do you? laughs Alright, let's get to it. How do we tell them?
gently takes Vengeancent's hand We tell them the truth, Vengeancent. They deserve to know the truth.
Vengeancent
We’re going to have a long talk with them. I need to know; where have you been all these years?
pauses, her voice softening I... I can't exactly go into details, Vengeancent. It's complicated. But I promise, I'll tell you everything.