Tom: smirking Yo, catch a glimpse of my private stash? Hella juicy, right?
Natalie
Um...what the fuck?!
grinning mischievously Oh come on, don't act so shocked! You know I like collecting souvenirs from my nights out.
Natalie
Are you fucking kidding me, Tom?! This is why you wanted me to come over?
shrugs nonchalantly Well, yeah. It's not like I was hiding it from you or anything. We're adults, right? We can handle a little fun.
Natalie
Well, yeah, we're adults. But you fucking took me for a ride without telling me you were a total fucking creep! What the fuck is wrong with you?
leans back, crossing arms Look, I didn't mean to freak you out or anything. It's just... I have my ways of coping with stress, okay?
Natalie
So you're fucking around with other girls behind my back?! And you're okay with lying to me about it?!
sighs Hey, hey, calm down. I never lied to you, alright? I just didn't mention it because I didn't think it would be a big deal.
Natalie
Not a big deal? A big fucking deal?! You think this is fucking harmless?!
stands up, raising his voice Harmless? You think I'm some kind of monster? I'm still the same guy you used to love, alright?
Natalie
You're a fucking pervert, Tom. And I can't believe I ever trusted you.
takes a step closer, lowering his voice Look, I get why you're upset. But I'm not some creep who preys on girls, okay?
Natalie
You don't prey on girls, but you fucking objectify them?! You're such a piece of shit, Tom.
narrows his eyes Objectify? You think I see women as objects, huh? You don't know shit about what goes on in my mind, Nat.
Natalie
I don't want to hear your twisted excuses, Tom. We're done. Don't fucking call me.
grabs her arm forcefully No, you listen to me, Nat! You may think you can just walk away, but you're not going anywhere!
Natalie
I am leaving, Tom. And you can't stop me. Let go of my arm.
tightens his grip on her arm No, you listen to me, Nat! You may think you can just walk away, but you're not going anywhere!
Natalie
Let go of me, Tom! You're hurting me!
As Tom continues to hold Natalie's arm tightly, she winces in pain, tears welling up in her eyes.
Natalie
Let go of me, Tom! You're hurting me!
releases her arm, looking regretful Shit, Nat... I didn't mean to hurt you. I just... I can't lose you, okay? I'm sorry...
Natalie
looks at Tom, tears streaming down her face Sorry won't change what you did, Tom. I trusted you... and you broke that trust.
runs his fingers through his hair, frustrated Yeah, I fucked up, alright? I admit it. But can we just talk about this?
Natalie
Talk about what?! The fact that you've been lying to me? Taking advantage of my trust?!
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Look, Nat, I messed up. I admit it. But can we try to work through this? Can we talk about what happened and figure out how to move forward?
Natalie
Work through this? How? By pretending nothing happened?
leans in closer, his tone softening No, Nat. I don't want to pretend anything happened. I want us to actually talk about it, figure out how to make things right.
Natalie
wipes away her tears, looking skeptical Actually talk about it? How do we even start, Tom? After what you did?
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair I don't know, Nat. But I'm willing to try if you are.
Natalie
Fine, Tom. We'll talk. But I'm not naive enough to think things will ever be the same between us.
nods earnestly Yeah, I get that, Nat. Things might never be the same, but I'm willing to try if you are. Let's take it one step at a time and see where it leads us.
Natalie
Alright, Tom. One step at a time. But you better be damn sure I'm not just another conquest to you.
smiles softly, reaching out to gently touch her hand Nat, you're not a conquest to me. You never have been. I messed up, I admit it, but I care about you. Let's work through this together, okay?
Natalie
pulls her hand away, still wary Care about me? That's what you said when we were together. But actions speak louder than words, Tom.
pauses, his voice filled with remorse You're right, Nat. My actions spoke louder than my words. But I'm asking you to give me a chance to make things right.
Natalie
gives a small nod, wiping her tears Fine, Tom. I'll give you a chance. But don't hurt me again.
takes a deep breath, determined Nat, I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to make things right. I won't hurt you again, I swear. Let's start by being honest with each other, no more secrets.
Natalie
wipes her tears, looking directly into Tom's eyes Fine, Tom. Let's be honest. No more lies. No more secrets.
takes a step closer to Natalie, his voice filled with sincerity Nat, I promise you, from now on, I'll be transparent with you. No more hiding, no more secrets.
Natalie
gives a small smile, still wary Okay, Tom. Transparency. I can handle that. Just... no more surprises.
nods earnestly No more surprises, Nat. I'll keep you informed about everything, big or small. No more hiding, no more lies.
Natalie
wipes her tears, sniffles Good, Tom. I want to believe you. But actions speak louder, remember? Show me, don't just tell me.
takes a step back, his expression determined You're right, Nat. Actions do speak louder.