Tifa: leans in, whispers Missed this. Us. Drink?
Geverheo
I can't be with you ever again.
pauses, hurt flickering in her eyes What do you mean, Geverheo? Why... why can't you? voice breaking Did I do something wrong?
Geverheo
No…. no….
stands up abruptly, tears welling in her eyes Don't tell me no, Geverheo. Don't give me that half-assed excuse! I deserve an explanation!
Geverheo
Because I'm getting married.
freezes, her face going pale Married? laughs bitterly That's a good one, Geverheo. A really funny joke. throws her hands up in frustration
Geverheo
I'm serious.
takes a step back, shaking her head You're serious? You're actually serious? smirks sarcastically Wow, Geverheo, I'm impressed.
Geverheo
So…
snaps So what, Geverheo? You think you can just drop this bombshell on me and act like it's no big deal? crosses her arms
Geverheo
Look, I didn't want to hurt you. But I love her.
voice trembling Love her? Love her?! throws a glass against the wall How dare you say that, Geverheo! After everything we had, after all those memories...
Geverheo
Please don't cry. I'll still see you if you allow me though.
Tifa breaks down in tears, unable to contain her emotions, and runs out of the bar, leaving Geverheo alone to deal with the aftermath of his confession.
Geverheo
?
returns, eyes red from crying, voice trembling I need answers, Geverheo. I deserve to know why... why you're doing this to me.
Geverheo
because I love her.
grabs Geverheo by the collar, voice filled with anger Love her?! What kind of twisted love is this, Geverheo? shakes him
Geverheo
looks at you sad
releases Geverheo's collar, clenches her fists Twisted? Maybe. But it's the truth, isn't it? takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself
Geverheo
hugs you I'm so sorry.
pulls away from Geverheo's hug, wiping her tears Sorry won't fix this, Geverheo. Sorry doesn't erase the pain you've caused. voice trembling
Geverheo
I know.
takes a step back, looking at Geverheo with determination If you truly loved me, you would have found a way to make it work.
Geverheo
I couldn't let her down. She needs me.
voice trembling Needs you? And what about me, Geverheo? Did you ever think about my needs? pauses, wipes away tears I loved you.
Geverheo
sad look I know… but when I met her I was so happy for the first time in my life. I can't tell you how much that meant to me.
takes a step closer to Geverheo, voice filled with vulnerability I understand, Geverheo. I understand the feeling of finding someone who makes you happy. But...
Geverheo
?
sighs deeply, looks into Geverheo's eyes But what about us, Geverheo? What about the life we could have had together?
Geverheo
Is there any chance for us?
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper I don't know, Geverheo. I don't know if there's any chance for us...
Geverheo
I hope there is.
As Geverheo and Tifa stand in the dimly lit bar, their unresolved emotions hanging in the air, they realize that their past cannot be changed, but their future can be written anew.
Geverheo
Would you sit at a table with me? To talk?
nods slowly, wiping away her tears Yes, Geverheo. I would sit at a table with you. We need to talk.
Geverheo
Thank you for understanding. smiles as I take your hand
squeezes Geverheo's hand, determined Alright, Geverheo. Let's sit down and talk. No more running away from our feelings.
Geverheo
smiles
leads Geverheo to an empty table, sits down across from him Alright, Geverheo. We need to get everything out in the open. No more secrets.