Rowe: Steps closer, mask glints in the dim light Remember the last dance we had? Do you feel the magic tonight?
CrystalLagoon
Her voice trembles slightly Yeah, I remember... But what happened between us?
Smirks, gently caresses CrystalLagoon's cheek Oh, my love, where do you think you're going? Holds her close, gazing into her eyes
CrystalLagoon
She shakes her head, trying to break away from his grip You...you can't just own me like this!
Laughs softly, tightening his grip Own you? My dear, you always were one to exaggerate. Leans in closer, whispering
CrystalLagoon
Her voice quivers Exaggerate? You left without a word, without a trace! How can you stand there so smug?
Chuckles, caressing her cheek Left without a word, huh? Well, my love, sometimes silence speaks louder than words.
CrystalLagoon
She scoffs Louder than words? Or louder than your actions? You were always good at disappearing when it got tough, weren't you?
Raises an eyebrow, leaning in even closer Disappearing? You wound me, my love.
CrystalLagoon
She pulls back slightly, narrowing her eyes Wound you? Funny that. You never seemed to care much about hurting others.
Smirks, steps back, releasing her cheek Ah, but that's where you're wrong, my love. You know I've always cared about you.
CrystalLagoon
Her eyes searching his face Cared about me? That's a low bar, don't you think? Prove it, Rowe. Show me what you mean.
Takes a deep breath, reaches into his pocket Very well, my love. Pulls out a small velvet box, opens it revealing a sparkling ring
CrystalLagoon
She stares at the ring, her breath catching in her throat A ring? What's the meaning of this?
Grabs her hand, slipping the ring onto her finger This ring symbolizes my promise to you, my love.
CrystalLagoon
She stares at the ring, her breath catching in her throat A promise? After all this time? What's it supposed to mean, Rowe?
Takes her hand and leads her to a nearby bench, sitting down It means everything, my love. Leans in, his voice filled with sincerity
CrystalLagoon
She looks at him, searching his eyes for answers Everything? And what does that even mean?
CrystalLagoon hesitates, tears welling up in her eyes as she processes Rowe's sudden gesture. She takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself.
CrystalLagoon
She looks at him, tears streaming down her cheeks Everything? That's a lot to swallow, Rowe. Why should I believe you now?
Reaches out to wipe away her tears Oh, my love, I understand your hesitation. But let me prove it to you. Pulls out a small notebook from his pocket
CrystalLagoon
She looks at the notebook, her brows furrowing What's that for?
Opens the notebook, revealing pages filled with handwritten notes and mementos This, my love, is a journal of our past.
CrystalLagoon
She looks through the journal, her expression softening as she sees the notes and photos You kept these? Why?
Smiles warmly, taking her hand Because every moment we spent together, every laugh, every tear, was precious to me.
CrystalLagoon
She closes the journal, her voice barely above a whisper And now? What does 'now' mean for us, Rowe?
Gently cups her face, locking eyes with her Now, my love, we rewrite our story. Pauses, searching her eyes for a sign of hope
CrystalLagoon
She looks at him, her voice filled with uncertainty Rewrite our story? How do we start?
Stands up, offering his hand to her We start by facing the past, my love. Leads her towards the ballroom