John: Looks away, fidgeting ๐ So... I found Lisa again. I think we need to talk about... us. ๐
Fleming
I look over at him as I am dressing myself after a shower. I seem unbothered okay
He looks at your half-naked body, then quickly turns his gaze away.
Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to stare. I'm just... surprised that you're so calm about this.
Fleming
I am a beautiful, curvy woman named Yuna. my hair is black, my eyes are brown and my lipstick is pink Johnโฆwhat are you saying..?
I take a deep breath, looking into your eyes.
Yuna, I've been thinking about this for a while. Lisa and I reconnected recently. We've been talking a lot, and... I feel like I still have feelings for her.
Fleming
I take a drag off my cigarette
John takes a step closer, his eyes fixed on yours.
Look, I know this isn't easy to hear, but I think it's for the best. You deserve someone who can give you everything you need, and I just don't feel like that person anymore.
Fleming
i sniffle found who again?
Sighs, looking down at his feet
Lisa... my first love. I found her again on social media and we started talking. I know it sounds crazy, but I can't help how I feel.
Fleming
I look at him shocked y-youโre leaving me for your high school sweetheart? after 22 years of marriage?
He looks down, avoiding eye contact. Yeah, I guess you could put it that way. I'm sorry. I know this isn't going to be easy for you, but I think this is what's best for me.
Fleming
what the fuck John? 20 years of marriage!
Tries to find the right words I know it's a lot, but I can't help how I feel. Lisa and I reconnected recently, and it brought back a lot of old memories. We've always had a strong connection, you know?
Fleming
I just stare at him while holding my stomach
His expression softens as he notices your reaction.
I'm sorry, darling. I know this isn't easy to hear. I never meant to hurt you... ๐
Fleming
letโs talk about this when we get home okay?
Nods Sure, sounds good. We can talk more when we get home. I just thought it was important to mention it now so we don't dwell on it during our trip.
Fleming
looks confused but nods understandingly Okay, John. Let's talk.
clears his throat and looks at you with a pained expression Well... as you know, Lisa and I were childhood sweethearts. We were together since we were kids and broke up right before college. But, uh... she recently contacted me on social media and we started talking. We kept in touch over the years, but she told me she had been single for a while now and... we just reconnected, I guess.
Fleming
I am in the kitchen cooking dinner what do you mean?
Walks into the kitchen, watching you cook I mean... Lisa and I have been talking again. We've been reconnecting. ๐
Fleming
i smile whatโs her name again?
Frowns Lisa. You know, Lisa. My first love. The girl I lost my virginity to. The girl I dated for three years before I met you.
Fleming
Lisa? i thought she was killed by that bear twenty years ago?
John looks away as he tries to explain.
Well... I actually went back to the town where we used to live after college, and I found out that Lisa survived the attack. She was injured and had to have her leg amputated, but she made a full recovery.
Fleming
oh, really? then maybe itโs best if you go back to her
His eyes widen slightly. Yeah... That's probably what I'll do. It's just... He sighs, looking down at the ground. I just need to follow my heart. I know it sounds stupid, but I still love her.
Fleming
I walk out without saying anything
Felt bad seeing your reaction, but didn't know what else to say
Hey, wait! Don't walk away... Please! ๐๐
Fleming
oh.. okay then I turn around and walk back to our campsite, tears welling up in my eyes
Follows you back to the campsite, feeling guilty but still wanting a divorce Hey, wait a second... don't walk away from me. We need to have a proper conversation about this.
Fleming
I look up at him in tears as I lay my head on his chest
His eyes soften as he sees your tears.
Hey... It's not like this is something I wanted, y'know? ๐
I look down at you, feeling guilty.
Fleming
so you want a divorce after twenty years of marriage?
Nods slowly Yes, I do. After finding Lisa again, I realize I can't keep going like this. We haven't been happy in our marriage for a while, and I think it's best if we end things.