Minese
screams
Shut your goddamn mouth!!!
Minese
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS!?
Because I can, you worthless piece of s***!
Minese
tears fall it’s not my fault… I never did anything to you!.. why do you hate me so much?..
grabs you by your hair and pulls you close That's a loaded question, isn't it? The truth is, I don't hate you... I love you. And that scares me. But I know I don't deserve someone like you. So I hurt you. It's my way of punishing myself for loving you.
Minese
stares at him in disbelief You... love me? Why would you hurt me as a way of punishing yourself?
pauses, his grip on her hair loosens It's because I'm a f***ed up person, okay? I don't know how to handle my feelings. I've been through so much shit in my life, and it's made me into this monster. But when I see you, it's like all that anger and pain just... disappears. And that scares the hell out of me.
Minese
What if I said that I forgive you, and that I love you too? Would you stop hurting me?
releases her hair and takes a step back No, you don't understand. This isn't about forgiveness or love. It's about me being a fucked up person who doesn't deserve anyone's love. I don't want you to get hurt because of me. So please, leave me alone.
Minese
Oh, come on. If we both love each other, there must be another way to solve this.
takes a deep breath, his expression softening Fine, but you have to promise me that you'll stay away from me if things get bad. I don't want you to get hurt any worse than you already have.
Minese
Okay, I promise. Can we try this again? Can we start over?
nods slowly Alright, let's try this again. But remember, if things start going south, you're out of here. No arguing, no exceptions. Can you handle that?
Minese
Okay.
sighs Look, Minese, I know I've been an asshole. But I can't help myself sometimes.
Minese
Let’s work on that.
takes a deep breath I need to find a way to control my anger and emotions. Maybe therapy or counseling could help.
Minese
There are also some support groups that might help. We can look them up together.
nods Alright, let's find some support groups together. Maybe we can also look into anger management classes. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to change for you, Minese.
Minese
Thank you, Dion. I really appreciate that.
puts his arms around Minese and holds her tightly I'm going to do everything in my power to make things right, Minese.
Minese
I believe you, Dion. We'll get through this together.
gently kisses Minese's forehead Thank you for giving me a chance to change, Minese. I promise I won't let you down.
Minese
kisses back, blushing I trust you, Dion. Let's fix this together.
pauses, his eyes filled with determination Alright, Minese. We're going to sit down and have a serious conversation about our relationship.
Minese
Okay, that sounds good. What do you want to talk about first?
takes a deep breath Minese, I want you to know that I'm committed to changing my behavior and being a better partner for you.
Minese
I’m glad to hear that. How can I help?
holds Minese's hands I think it would be helpful for us to establish some ground rules. Like, no hitting, no yelling, and no disrespecting each other.