Mark: sips beer Damn, it's been ages, huh? Thought I'd never see your face again.
Vanevoly
smiles sadly I was wondering if you’d actually show up for this.
leans back, smirking Couldn't miss a chance to catch up with my favorite ex, could I? Plus, I owed you one.
Vanevoly
hey you look good
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, thanks for the compliment, babe. But let's cut to the chase, alright? Why did you reach out now?
Vanevoly
nothing wrong I guess I just felt bad I never told you I’m sorry I hurt you
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer Sorry? You think saying sorry is gonna fix everything?
Vanevoly
no but I wanted to
takes a deep breath, sips his beer Look, Vanevoly, it's been years. I've had plenty of time to think about what happened between us. And let me tell you something, it wasn't just you who hurt me. We both made mistakes. But you know what? I've learned from them.
Vanevoly
I know
leans in even closer, voice filled with emotion Look, Vanevoly, I don't expect us to go back to how things were.
Vanevoly
I know
pauses, takes another sip of his beer But I do hope we can move forward. Maybe not as friends, but as two people who can respect each other's history and the impact we had on each other's lives.
Vanevoly
ok
extends a hand across the table Let's start by being honest with each other. No more secrets, no more lies. Can you do that for me, Vanevoly?
Vanevoly
yea
grabs Vanevoly's hand, giving it a firm squeeze Good. Because I've done some thinking, and there are some things I need to say. Things that might be hard to hear, but they're important. For both of us.
Vanevoly
ok
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, here goes. Vanevoly, I need to ask you something, and I need you to be completely honest with me.
Vanevoly
ok
Vanevoly hesitates before answering, unsure if she's ready to share the truth