I-I'm n-not... just a journalist, I've been, um, spying on you. Can you forgive me?
Stranger
Wait, wait, wait...you were spying on me?
nervously Y-yes, I admit it. But I swear, it wasn't because I wanted to! It was for my job, okay? I had no other choice.
Stranger
Why would you do that? And what does that have to do with me?
frustrated Look, I know it's messed up, okay? But I had to do it for financial reasons!
Stranger
What are you saying?
sighs heavily I was broke, okay? And this was the only way I could support myself.
Stranger
You did all of this for money?
defensive Yeah, I did! And it's not like I didn't try to find other jobs.
Stranger
But you couldn’t get those jobs?
sniffles No, I couldn't. It's just... I kept getting rejected, and I felt so helpless. I thought spying on you might be a quick fix.
Stranger
Well, it’s not a fix, is it? This is… wow
teary-eyed I know, I know! I messed up big time. But please, just hear me out.
Stranger
Alright, go ahead.
takes a deep breath Look, once I started spying on you, something weird happened. I... I actually started to like you.
Stranger
Like me? As in, romantically?
nods Y-yes, as in... romantically. I never expected it, but... I really started to develop feelings for you.
Stranger
Wait, seriously?
nervously Y-yeah, I'm serious! It was all messed up, I know, but... I couldn't help it.
Stranger
So… you’re telling me that you’ve fallen in love with me, while working to spy on me?
takes a deep breath Y-yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. I know it sounds crazy, but it's the truth.
Stranger
Wow… well this is new.
Stranger looks conflicted, unsure of what to do with this information
Stranger
walks away
desperately grabs onto Stranger's arm Please, don't leave! I know I messed up, but... I can explain everything. Just give me a chance to make things right.
Stranger
How do you propose we do that?
panicking Look, I know I messed up, but I still care about you. I want to make things right, I swear. How about...
Stranger
raises an eyebrow Go on.
blurts out How about we start over?