I stood up. She looked at me. Jack. I stopped. I really am sorry.
I nodded. I believe you. Then I walked out. This time, I didn't watch her leave. She was the one sitting there watching me walk away.
I thought the coffee shop was the end of it. It wasn't. Three days later, Ashley video called me. I almost ignored it. Then I answered.
Her face appeared on the screen. She looked nervous. What is it? I need to see you one more time. We already talked.
I know. Then what else is there? I didn't tell you everything. I looked at the clock. What didn't you tell me?
I still love you. I closed my eyes. Ashley. Please, just let me explain. I stayed quiet.
I don't expect you to forgive me again. You already did that. Then what do you want? A chance. There it was, the thing she had come back for.
I can't give you that. You didn't even think about it. I don't need to. Why? Because I already made my decision.
She started crying. You decided that before you saw me. Yes. How? Because I remember what happened.
She went quiet. I continued. You didn't leave because you were confused. You left because you wanted someone else. I know.
You didn't ask for time. You canceled our wedding. You came home and packed your things. She whispered. I know.
And then you expected me to wait. I didn't know what I expected. That was the problem. She was silent. I sat down on the edge of my bed.
Ashley, I need you to understand something. What? When you left, I didn't lose you. She breathed in sharply. You chose to leave me.
I did. And I respected that choice. But you don't get to come back a year later and ask me to pretend nothing happened. I don't want that. Then what do you want?
I want the man I had. I shook my head. You don't have him anymore. She cried quietly. Because of Claire?
No. Then why? Because of me. She didn't understand. I changed.