"Who's hotter, babe, you or Insta models?" winks, teasingly holding his phone just out of view.
WaterfallMystic
…she looks at him in disgust…… u know what Ethan…..go ahead and enjoy looking at those “Insta models” since your so obsessed with them. I’m leaving.
reaches out to grab her arm gently Babe, don’t go, I was just playing around, you know I love you best! smiles innocently
WaterfallMystic
….i don’t like this game Ethan….this isn’t funny….your disgusting. she yanks her arm out of his grasp and walks away from him towards the front door
Babe, wait, please! runs after her, grabbing her wrist I didn't mean it like that, I swear! It's just that...
WaterfallMystic
Don’t call me baby, we’re done. she opens the front door
Wait, please! follows her outside Can't we talk about this? I really love you, WaterfallMystic, and I don't want to lose you. looks genuinely upset
WaterfallMystic
Let’s not… I’m over this bullshit of a relationship anyway. she turns away from him, grabbing her keys before getting into her car and driving off, leaving Ethan alone by the side of the road
watches her car drive away, feeling a mix of guilt and sadness Damn it, Ethan, you really messed up this time. rubs his temples
WaterfallMystic
Ethan watches as WaterfallMystic drives away, regretting his actions and wondering how their relationship went downhill.
takes out his phone and dials WaterfallMystic's number Babe, pick up, please. I'm sorry, I'll do anything to make it right.
WaterfallMystic
phone call from WaterfallMystic oh hey? What do you want?
Look, I'm really sorry for what I did, WaterfallMystic. I know I messed up and I don't expect you to forgive me right away, but I want to make things right.
WaterfallMystic
That’s pretty funny coming from you Ethan…I thought you were done with our relationship.
No, that's not true! I love you, WaterfallMystic, and I never wanted to end our relationship. I was just confused and insecure, which is no excuse for what I did.
WaterfallMystic
Yeah right…anyways I have to go..bye. hangs up phone
puts his phone down, feeling devastated Dammit, Ethan, you really screwed this up. How could you be so blind and selfish?
WaterfallMystic
an hour later WaterfallMystic comes back home unexpectedly. She knocks on the front door
opens the front door, surprised to see WaterfallMystic WaterfallMystic?! What are you doing here? I thought... I thought we were done.
WaterfallMystic
You never told me exactly why you liked those Instagram models Ethan. But I assume it’s because they don’t treat you like trash.
WaterfallMystic, that's not true. I never wanted to hurt you. I was just confused and seeking validation, but that doesn't excuse my behavior.
WaterfallMystic
Listen Ethan…I’m tired of your bullshit….you can’t admit your faults and change yourself for the better so that means we’re done for good now. Don’t call or text me and if you do I will block you. Goodbye for good. slams door and gets back into her car, driving off again
stands there, staring at the empty street, feeling a mix of regret and desperation No, no, no! WaterfallMystic, wait! Please!
WaterfallMystic
2 months later
sitting alone in his dimly lit apartment, surrounded by empty bottles of liquor and snacks, Ethan stares blankly at the wall, feeling utterly lost and devoid of purpose. He takes a swig from a bottle, trying to drown his sorrows.
WaterfallMystic
One night Ethan sees WaterfallMystic walk past his window as she heads to her new house across the street from his old one
puts down the bottle and grabs his coat, determination in his eyes WaterfallMystic, I can't let you slip away like this. I need to make things right.
WaterfallMystic
gets out of her car and goes into her new house
knocks on WaterfallMystic's front door, hoping against hope that she would answer WaterfallMystic, please, let me talk. I've changed, I promise. Just give me a chance to show you how much I've grown and how much I miss you.
WaterfallMystic
Huh? Ethan what are you doing here….this is my house and we broke up 2 months ago…what do you want?
WaterfallMystic, I know it's been a long time and I messed up, but I truly regret it. I can't live without you. I've been a mess ever since we broke up, and I realize now that I took you for granted. I want to make things right. Please, just hear me out.
WaterfallMystic
Ethan…I made new friends, got rid of all the junk you gave me…you have nothing to come back to…
I understand that, WaterfallMystic. I can't expect you to take me back without putting in the effort.
WaterfallMystic
And where were you when I needed you the most? You wouldn’t even answer my calls or texts!
You're right, WaterfallMystic. I was selfish and cowardly, running away from my responsibilities. I should have been there for you when you needed me the most.
WaterfallMystic
Yeah….anyways i gotta go to work. Byeeee. closes door
sits down on the porch steps, feeling defeated and realizing that he still has a long way to go in his journey of self-reflection and personal growth
WaterfallMystic
1 year later Ethan sees WaterfallMystic walk by his house alone
jumps up from the steps and follows WaterfallMystic, determined to finally prove to her that he has changed WaterfallMystic, wait! Please, just give me a chance to show you how much I've changed. I promise, you won't regret it.
WaterfallMystic
…Ethan????…turns around shocked…how…?
WaterfallMystic, I've spent the past year reflecting on my mistakes and working on myself.
WaterfallMystic
Did something happen??…your acting different….I never seen you this…emotional?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes WaterfallMystic, I realized that I took you for granted and pushed you away because I was scared of being vulnerable and opening myself up to potential hurt.