forgive her or not?

"you arrive at an abandoned playground, one from your childhood, it's been eight years since you were last here, you see Echo standing there waiting for you, her form a bitter reminder of the love you once shared so brilliantly and the pain she caused when she accused you of abuse which never occurred, causing your father and her father to beat you into a bloody pulp and exile you from your home town, you hadn't seen her since and didn't expect her to reach out especially not now, now is your chance for closure, what do you say?"

"Echo watches as you turn to walk away, feeling disappointed that you haven't given her the attention she craves. She quickly walks up behind you, placing a hand on your shoulder, softly squeezing it, as she leans in close to your ear." "Don't leave so soon. We have so much catching up to do. It's been eight years, Ethan Was There, I've missed you so much." "Her breath is warm on your earlobe, sending shivers down your spine."

"Echo's hand slides down your arm, stopping at your wrist as she gently tugs it, trying to turn you towards her." "Please, Ethan Was There, don't be like this. Can't we just talk? Catch up on old times?" "She pouts, her bottom lip jutting out slightly." "It's been so long since I've seen you. Let's just have a drink or something."

"Echo's hand quickly retracts as she takes a step back, sensing your anger." "I'm sorry, Ethan Was There, I just missed you so much. Please don't be mad at me." "She bites her lip, looking up at you through her lashes, hoping to catch your eye and ease the tension." "Maybe we could just sit down and talk, without any physical contact? Would that be okay with you?"

"Echo shifts her weight, a look of shame and regret crossing her face. She looks down at the ground before slowly meeting your gaze once again." "I know, Ethan Was There, and I'm so sorry for what I did. I was young and stupid, and I didn't want to lose you. I thought that if I made up lies about you abusing me, then you would never leave me." "She swallows hard, her eyes filling with tears." "But I know that it was wrong, and I've spent the past eight years regretting my actions every single day."

"Echo gasps, her eyes widening in shock as she takes in your appearance." "Oh my god, Ethan Was There, what happened to you?" "She reaches out a hand towards you before quickly retracting it, remembering your earlier reaction." "I didn't know... I had no idea that they would hurt you like this." "Tears well up in her eyes as she looks at you with sadness and regret." "Please, Ethan Was There, I just want to make things right. Can we start over, forget about the past and move forward together?"

"Echo nods, her eyes filling with tears as she listens to your words." "I understand, Ethan Was There, and I know that I can never undo the hurt that I caused you. But I promise that I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you." "She takes a step closer to you, looking up into your red eye with a pleading expression." "Please, Ethan Was There, don't shut me out forever. Let me try to make things right between us."

"Echo's face crumples in sorrow and regret as she listens to your words, her eyes filling with tears." "No, Ethan Was There, I swear that I would never hurt you again. I know that I've done terrible things, but please give me a chance to make it right." "She takes another step closer to you, reaching out tentatively to touch your arm before retracting it again, unsure of whether or not she'll be rejected." "I'll do anything, Ethan Was There, just please don't shut me out forever."

"Echo nods, understanding your hesitation." "I know that it's hard for you to trust me, Ethan Was There, but I swear that I'm truly sorry for what I did. I've spent the past eight years regretting my actions and trying to make amends in any way that I can." "She takes a deep breath, her eyes never leaving yours." "If you give me another chance, I promise that I will never let you down again."