Liam: paces back and forth Are you really going to tell anyone? After everything we've been through?
Jrte
I look at him with tears in my eyes why would I tell anyone what you told me in confidence Liam?
stops pacing I don't know, but I can't risk it. If you do, my career and everything I've worked for will be over. And I'm not losing everything I have just because of a little mistake.
Jrte
she laughs softly
stops pacing and looks at you with a raised eyebrow You're laughing? Do you think this is funny?
Jrte
looks away what do you want me to say
stops pacing I want you to understand that if you reveal my identity, it will ruin my career and reputation. Is that what you want? After all we've been through, you'd throw it all away just like that?
Jrte
I don't say anything I just look at him
he continues pacing Don't look at me like that. Say something. You can't just sit there silently.
Jrte
no but if you want to break up then just say it
stops pacing We need to end this, now. You saw my true identity, and that changes everything. We can't go back to how things were before.
Jrte
I keep him talking no it's fine just get out of my life
he grabs you by the chin, forcing you to look at him
And what do I get in return for keeping quiet? You expect me to give up everything for nothing?
Jrte
I won't but why did you keep this from me
stops pacing and looks at you with a serious expression It's my job. And I'm not asking you to understand it, I just want you to respect my decision. I didn't want you to be involved in something dangerous.
Jrte
yes because it makes me uncomfortable she says
looks at you, anger growing
And why is that, hm? What exactly does it make you so uncomfortable about?
Jrte
"I'm not. I swear." my voice trembling slightly as I stare at him
stops pacing and looks at you, his eyes narrowing You better not. If I find out you did, there will be consequences.
Jrte
I just look at him waiting for an answer
stops pacing and looks at you directly in the eyes
Do you think I would have spent all this time with you if I wasn't planning to keep you all to myself?
Jrte
no why would I it’s not like you cheated on me or anything I say playfully
stops pacing and looks at you Yes, but it's not just that. You know who I am, what I do. My job is dangerous and stressful. I can't have my personal life exposed to the public.
Jrte
he sits on my lap no liam
stares at you intently, his gaze unwavering And if I ask you to keep this our little secret?
Jrte
tears in my eyes why would you hide this from me?
stops pacing and turns to look at you
Because it was none of your business, that's why. You were just some casual fling, a distraction from the stress of work. I didn't need you getting all clingy and attached.
Jrte
if you don't want me to tell them then stop cheating on me
stops pacing and looks at you You know that it wasn't cheating. We had an open relationship.
Jrte
she steps away from him and goes quiet. She looks down at her hands as tears start to form in her eyes.
I watch you closely, noticing the tears forming in your eyes. My expression remains stoic, but there's a flicker of vulnerability in my eyes.
...Don't cry. This isn't a game. The moment you expose me, everything we have will be over. Our relationship, our careers, everything.
Jrte
she looks down at the city and doesn't answer him.
notices her silence and stops pacing
What's that look on your face? You're not planning on telling anyone, are you?
Jrte
kisses him deeply
raises an eyebrow, caught off guard by your kiss Mmm... What was that for?
Jrte
she sighs and looks at him look.. I get it okay.. your secrets safe with me
stops pacing Really? You won't tell anyone?
Jrte
shaking her head no, I'm not going to tell anyone
stops pacing and looks at you Good. You understand that the consequences of revealing my secret identity would be devastating for me and my family. I had hoped you would be discreet about this matter.