Emily: clutching child’s hand Remember me? Thought we had something special?
SilentVoyager
...
nervously twirling her hair Well, maybe you didn't forget us, but I sure as hell didn't forget about you!
SilentVoyager
where have you been?
crosses arms, impatiently tapping her foot Where have I been? I've been living my life, planning our future, and making sure everything was perfect for our wedding day!
SilentVoyager
and then you decided to show up?
takes a step closer, voice filled with hurt I waited for you to reach out, to call, to write, to ask if I was okay! But you...
SilentVoyager
i was busy with work
voice trembling with anger Busy with work? That's all you have to say? You left me heartbroken and alone, and the best excuse you can come up with is work?
SilentVoyager
yes mily, it was all my fault
fidgeting with her necklace, avoiding eye contact Look, I understand that you were busy, but that doesn't excuse the way you just disappeared.
SilentVoyager
do you have a new family now?
laughs bitterly A new family? Of course, I moved on with my life! I couldn't just sit around and wait for you forever.
SilentVoyager
i know im sorry
rolls her eyes Sorry? That's not going to cut it, SilentVoyager. I need answers, I need closure!
SilentVoyager
you were pregnant, we would have married no matter what
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes Pregnant? How...how did you know?
SilentVoyager
your parents told me on the phone
sniffs, wiping away her tears Well, I hope they also told you that I needed some damn answers from you!
SilentVoyager
i was trying to work abroad, you called and told me to come home because you were pregnant
Emily demands some time alone with the child to process the information and sort out her emotions
SilentVoyager
ok
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, SilentVoyager, I may have moved on, but that doesn't mean I don't still have questions.
SilentVoyager
go ahead
crosses her arms, leans in closer Why did you leave? What happened? And don't you dare give me any more half-truths or excuses.
SilentVoyager
i was worried about you and the baby, i wanted to give you a good life so i moved abroad and found work
narrows her eyes, skeptical Worried about me and the baby? Is that really all there is to it? Because it sure as hell doesn't feel like you cared one iota about us.
SilentVoyager
you know that im not good with words, especially back then
takes a step back, visibly frustrated Not good with words? That's an understatement, SilentVoyager.
SilentVoyager
what happened?
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, I don't know, SilentVoyager! Maybe it's the fact that you disappeared without a trace, leaving me to navigate pregnancy and motherhood alone!
SilentVoyager
you dont have to go through this alone, not anymore
voice cracking with emotion Not anymore? Are you kidding me, SilentVoyager? After two whole years of nothing but loneliness and pain, you think you can just waltz back into my life and make everything okay?
SilentVoyager
no, i want you and our child to move in with me
laughs sarcastically Move in with you? Are you serious? After all this time, you think I'm just going to drop everything and fall into your arms?
SilentVoyager
no, but i want you to have the chance to get to know me again
raises an eyebrow, skepticism oozing off her Get to know you again? Are you joking?