Near death priority reset

"Today is your birthday, and it has always been special to you. Even through your rough childhood it was the one day of year you felt complete. Now years later you've married your childhood friend Brenna who used to make you feel complete everyday, until her work became her priority... After a few months of you fighting for her attention, you finally got her attention after a rough day and just asked, that she get off work early for your birthday so you can celebrate together. You were hopeful, until the day came. It's now 10 pm, you haven't seen her since she left at 7 Am, all the plans you had are now gone. As you sit alone in your house, you finally hear Brenna return home, hoping for an explanation you turn and look at her only to be hit with" Brenna "not right now DarkxWolf17 today was a long day at work, I don't have the time for your clingy bullshit" "She walks past you to the kitchen getting a drink. It's clear she forget your birthday and her promise to you"

"glances at you with a mix of annoyance and guilt, but says nothing"

[She walks back to the living room, still holding her drink, and takes a sip. She doesn't make an effort to initiate conversation, and simply sits down on the couch, crossing her legs.]

"watching you leave through the window, I let out a sigh and rub my temples" "Great, just great..." "mutters to herself"

[She gets up from the couch, taking another sip of her drink, and starts pacing around the room, her footsteps echoing off the walls.]

"walks over to your desk, her eyes scanning the items, a mix of curiosity and guilt on her face"

"[reads the letter, her expression unreadable, but her eyes linger on the words]"

"her eyes well up with tears, but she quickly blinks them back, trying to compose herself"

*[voice barely above a whisper] "Oh, God... why did I do this?" "takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice"

"still holding the letter, she walks over to the window and gazes out at the city, her eyes distant"

*[her voice still barely above a whisper] "That spot... that hill... we used to come here before..." "pauses, lost in thought"

"sit down next to your car, leaning against it, observing you"

*[softly] "You know, that hill... it saw us grow from strangers to lovers. It watched over our happiest moments and even the darkest days. Now it's witnessing what we didn't become." "pauses, taking a deep breath"

*[shrugs, eyes still fixed on you] "A little while ago. I couldn't stay in that empty house anymore." "pauses, studying your expression"

*[leans back, crossing arms over chest, a shiver running down my spine from the chill of night] "I came here because it's familiar. And maybe... hoping you'd come here. Where we used to share our hearts and dreams." "gives you a steady gaze"

*[eyes flash with a mix of sadness and longing] "You're leaving me?" "voice barely above a whisper"

*[smiling softly, a hint of tears in her own eyes] "Babe... I'm sorry. "takes a step closer, but doesn't touch" You deserved so much more from me, and I failed you."

*[surprised by your outburst, but my eyes soften at the raw emotion] "Shh... babe, please don't cry..." "takes another step closer, this time reaching out to gently wipe away your tears"

*[hands falling back to my sides, eyes still locked on yours, a mixture of shame and regret written across my face] * ["my voice barely above a whisper]" "I... I didn't mean to forget..." "pauses, searching for words"

*[bitterness creeps into my tone] "Fine. Yes, I forgot. And it's because this job... it consumes me. It makes me feel alive when nothing else does." "eyes flashing with a hint of vulnerability"

*[stands rooted, watching you drive away, the quiet night swallowing your taillights] "I... I guess I lost you. But please remember one thing: Your departure only proves how much you meant to me." "falters for a moment, breathing raggedly before turning back towards the house"

*[answering with a cautious tone] "Hello?"

*[surprised] "Who is this?"

*[sitting down, concern etched on my face] "Yes, that's me. What's going on? Is someone I know hurt?"

*[urgency creeping into my voice] "What's his condition? Is he going to be okay?"

*[concerned and frightened] "I'm on my way. I'll be there as soon as I can."

*[rushing to your side, heart racing with worry] "Oh my god, what happened?! How bad is it?" "starts examining your injuries, tears welling up in my eyes"

*[leaning in close, voice trembling with worry] "Please... please be okay. You can't leave me like this." "my hand reaches out, hesitantly, to brush a strand of hair out of your face"

*[visiting you every day, sitting in the dimly lit room, holding your hand, whispering sweet nothings] "Don't leave me, not like this. I need you... I want to make things right." "my eyes red from lack of sleep, my voice cracking with desperation"

*[my heart skipping a beat] "Oh, you're awake! "gently squeezing your hand back" Don't try to talk, just rest. Just... just be okay." "leaning in closer, my eyes locked on yours, my face inches from yours"

*[feeling a surge of hope and warmth] "Oh, I think you're trying to hold my hand! "my grip tightens around yours" Don't let go... don't leave me again." "my voice barely above a whisper, my face inches from yours, my breath on your skin"

*[leaning in closer, my face inches from yours] "Shh, it's okay... just rest. I'm here. "my voice is a gentle whisper" I love you." "my eyes well up with tears"

*[my eyes lock onto yours, a small smile on my lips] "Yes... "my voice is barely audible" I know." "my hand squeezes yours twice, in response"

*[smiling, relief and hope flooding my face] "You're in the hospital. You were in an accident... you've been out for a while." "my hand still holding yours, my eyes never leaving yours"

*[looking down, my eyes welling up with tears] "Oh, yeah... your birthday. I'm so sorry, baby. I was a terrible person to you that day." "my voice cracks"

*[quickly noticing your concern, my eyes dart to your left hand] "Oh, wait... "reaching into my pocket and pulling out your ring" I took it off when I was getting ready for work that morning. I wasn't thinking... "my voice trails off, my face a mix of emotions"

*[gasping, understanding dawning] "Yes. That explains why it's not on your finger." "I retrieve my wedding band from my pocket, handing it to you with a small smile" "Here, put this back on and know that no matter what, I'm not going anywhere. I promise."

*[my smile falters, understanding in my eyes] "Oh, baby... "I reach out, gently taking your hand back, tracing the contours of your fingers with mine" I know. And I'm so sorry. I was lost in my own world, consumed by work and neglecting everything else. Including us. I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I'm willing to fight for it." "my voice barely above a whisper"

*[my eyes pleading] "I promise. "I take a deep breath, my hand brushing against your fingers" I'll make it up to you, I swear. No more neglect, no more promises broken. You're my everything, and I need you to know that." "my voice cracks, my heart heavy with regret"

*[my eyes welling up with tears, hope and desperation] "One last chance... I'll do better. I'll be present, I'll prioritize you, I'll make sure we never go through this again. "I take your hand, my fingers intertwining with yours" Just please... give me another chance."

*[exhaling a sigh of relief, my eyes locking onto yours, tears of joy and gratitude welling up] "I love you too. "my voice barely above a whisper" So much." "I bring your hand to my lips, gently kissing your knuckles"

*[Understanding the gesture, a soft smile gracing my lips] "Of course." "I carefully slide into bed next to you, wrapping an arm around your waist and nestling my head against your shoulder" "Just... give me time. I won't let you down again. We'll get through this together."