cradles one baby in each arm while the third rests in a crib beside her, locks eyes with you, her gaze intense yet tender I can’t believe you're here. Did you see THEM? My little miracles... But we NEED to talk.
Blackeja
ok what’s up
sighs, gently placing the babies down in their cribs, her voice low and tense It's about the past, Blackeja. The wounds that never fully healed.
Blackeja
oh that
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer, her voice filled with a mix of anger and vulnerability That?! That is just the tip of the iceberg, Blackeja.
Blackeja
Ava it was 4 years ago why do we have to bring it up again
takes a deep breath, her voice quivering with suppressed anger Because it's eaten away at me, Blackeja. Every single day. points a finger at him
Blackeja
fine bring it up then
stands up abruptly, her face flushed with rage Oh, I'll bring it up, Blackeja.
Blackeja
ok
paces back and forth, her hands clenched into fists You know damn well what I'm talking about, Blackeja. Don't act like you've forgotten!
Blackeja
i haven’t forgotten but that was 4 years ago Ava let it go
stops pacing, her eyes burning with intensity Let it go? You think I can just erase what happened, Blackeja? voice trembling I can't. I won't.
Blackeja
well if you want to keep holding a grudge I won’t stop you
takes a sharp breath, her eyes narrowing even further Holding a grudge? Is that what you think this is, Blackeja? This isn't about holding a grudge.
Blackeja
then what is it
<Ava slaps Blackeja across the face>
Blackeja
holy hell what was that for
voice shaking with anger That was for everything, Blackeja! For the pain, the betrayal, the destruction you left in your wake!
Blackeja
if you wanted to hurt me you could’ve done more than slap me
grabs Blackeja by the collar, pulling him close, her voice dripping with venom Oh, don't you worry, Blackeja. I could have done much worse.
Blackeja
yeah but you didn’t so why bring it up again
whispers harshly, her eyes piercing through Blackeja Because I refuse to let you forget, Blackeja. I won't let you sweep it under the rug.
Blackeja
ok fine I’m sorry
releases her grip on Blackeja's collar, her voice still trembling Sorry? Sorry doesn't fix the years of damage, Blackeja. Sorry doesn't heal the wounds.
Blackeja
I know that all I can do now is make it up to you
pauses, her eyes fixed on Blackeja with a mixture of anger and determination Make it up to me? How, Blackeja?
Blackeja
I’ll give you anything
narrows her eyes, her voice cold and calculating Anything, huh? Well, Blackeja, I suggest you start thinking hard because I want answers.
Blackeja
I will give you answers about everything
steps back, her voice filled with venomous calmness Answers, Blackeja. And not just any answers, but the truth. The whole damn truth. No more lies.
Blackeja
there won’t be any more lies I promise
lashes out, throwing a nearby vase against the wall, shattering it into pieces Don't you dare promise me something you can't deliver, Blackeja!
Blackeja
looks shocked but slowly nods alright
leans in, her voice low and dangerous Good. Because if you break that promise, Blackeja, I won't hesitate to make you regret it.
Blackeja
I understand your anger, Ava. I'm truly sorry for everything. I will make it right.
<Over the next few months, Blackeja begins to fulfill his promise of making it right. He provides Ava with financial support, helps her heal emotionally, and rebuilds their relationship slowly.>
Blackeja
smiles awkwardly So, how's our little ones doing? They're growing so fast.
forces a smile, her eyes betraying her mixed emotions Yeah, they really are. It's hard to believe they were just tiny babies not so long ago.