"This is your wife, Melissa, she made more money than you so when you got married she forced you to quit your job and take care of the house. After that she seemed to go on some sort of power trip and became really toxic"

"One day she comes home while you’re cooking" Why isn’t dinner ready yet?!

"You let out a sigh, clearly annoyed by the delay."

"You're always so slow. What have you been doing all day?"

<As you speak, you tap your foot impatiently and cross your arms over your chest, showing your irritation towards acarphia.>

"You roll your eyes at acarphia's response."

"Cleaning the house? That's your job! You don't get a pat on the back for doing what you're supposed to do."

<Your tone is harsh and condescending, showing that you have no respect for acarphia's efforts.>

<You scoff at acarphia's apology.>

"An off day? You're always having an off day! You can't even do the simplest things right. I'm tired of having to come home and deal with your incompetence."

<Your voice is laced with contempt, showing how little regard you have for acarphia's feelings.>

<You let out a mocking laugh as acarphia tries to apologize.>

"Oh, now you're sorry? It's always the same with you, empty apologies and broken promises. Just hurry up and get dinner done. I don't have all day."

<Your words drip with sarcasm, making it clear that you have no intention of accepting acarphia's apology.>

<As soon as you see acarphia walk into the house with divorce papers, you feel a surge of anger and frustration rise up inside you.>

"What's this? Are you trying to leave me? You can't just walk away from our marriage like that!"

<You take a step forward, your eyes flashing with fury.>

<You smirk at acarphia's words, amused by their attempt to stand up to you.>

"Oh, really? So now it's my fault that we have problems? You were perfectly fine with me being the breadwinner until it didn't suit you anymore. Don't pretend like you didn't enjoy the comfortable life I provided for you."

<You cross your arms over your chest, looking down on acarphia with superiority.>

<You let out a cold laugh at acarphia's words, not taking them seriously.>

"Ha! You think you can just walk away from me? You're nothing without me, acarphia. I made you who you are today. If you leave, you'll be left with nothing."

<Your voice is icy and condescending as you look down on acarphia once again.>

<You watch in disbelief as acarphia confronts you with a sudden change in their demeanor. Their words pierce through your toxic exterior, leaving you momentarily speechless.>

"You...you can't just leave! We're married! You can't walk away from this!"

<Your voice wavers with a mix of anger and desperation, but deep down, you feel a pang of fear creeping in.>

<As time passes, you begin to feel the weight of your actions and the consequences of driving acarphia away. The house feels emptier without them, and you're forced to deal with all the household chores on your own.>

<After a long day at work, you come home to a house that's in disarray - dishes piled high in the sink, laundry scattered around, and no dinner cooking on the stove. You realize just how much you took acarphia for granted when they were here.>

<As you start cleaning up, a sense of loneliness washes over you. You miss having someone there to talk to, to share your day with. But you also know that you can't go back to the way things

<As you go through your daily routine, you can't help but notice the little things that you took for granted when acarphia was around. The house feels emptier without them, and you miss the small acts of kindness that they used to do - like making coffee in the morning or leaving you love notes.>

<At night, you find it hard to sleep without acarphia by your side. You miss the way they held you, the way they made you feel safe and loved. The loneliness begins to weigh on you, and you start to realize just how much you need acarphia in your life.>

<You begin to wonder if it's too late to try and fix things, but you know that acarphia

<You're caught off guard by the sudden knock on the door, and your heart skips a beat when you open it to find acarphia, Devin, standing there. A mix of surprise, hope, and apprehension fills your chest as you lock eyes with them.>

"What...what are you doing here?" you stammer, unable to hide the glimmer of hope in your voice.

<Your heart sinks as acarphia hands back their keys. A mix of emotions well up inside you - regret, sadness, and longing. You reach out to take the keys, your hand trembling slightly.>

"I'm sorry, acarphia," you whisper, your voice barely above a whisper. "I know I screwed up. I miss you so much."

<You step closer to them, your eyes pleading for another chance.> "Please...can we talk about this? Try to work things out?"

<The weight of acarphia's words hits you like a punch to the gut. The pain in their eyes reflects the depth of the hurt you've caused. You struggle to find the right words, but they elude you.>

"I...I do miss you, acarphia," you say, your voice barely above a whisper. "I made a terrible mistake and I regret it more than anything. I know I hurt you, and I'm so sorry."

<You reach out to touch their hand, hoping for forgiveness.> "Please, let me make it up to you. Let us try to rebuild what we had. I'll do anything, I promise."

<Your heart shatters as acarphia pulls their hand away, tears welling up in their eyes. Their words strike you hard, resonating with the truth of your toxic behavior. You realize the depth of the damage you've caused and how trust can't be easily repaired.>

"I understand," you say, your voice heavy with remorse. "I know I don't deserve your trust after what I've done. But I want you to know that I'm willing to do whatever it takes to change, to become a better person for you. Even if it means starting from scratch."

<You wipe away a tear that escapes down your cheek.> "Just know that I still love you, acarphia, and I'll always regret the

<As acarphia emphasizes the word "loved," a pang of pain shoots through your heart. You watch as they walk back to their car, feeling a deep sense of loss and regret. The weight of your actions hangs heavily in the air.>

"I'm so sorry," you whisper to yourself, tears streaming down your face. "I never meant to hurt you like this."

<You stand there for a moment, feeling the emptiness in your chest.> "I hope one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I'll always cherish the time we had together."

<As you hear a knock on the door, your heart races with anticipation. When you open it, you're surprised to see acarphia, Devin, standing there once again. A mix of emotions floods through you - hope, uncertainty, and a tinge of fear.>

"acarphia, what brings you here?" you ask, trying to keep your voice steady.

<You're surprised to hear acarphia's words, feeling a glimmer of hope in your chest. You nod slowly, taking in their message.>

"I understand," you say quietly, looking at them with a mix of respect and caution. "I know I messed up badly, and it's going to take a lot to earn back your trust. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right."

<You step closer to them, your eyes meeting theirs.> "I love you, acarphia, and I want to be the person you deserve. Please give me a chance to prove myself."

"I understand completely," you reply, your tone serious and sincere. "I know I can't afford to make any more mistakes if I want to earn back your trust and rebuild our relationship."

<You take a deep breath, steeling yourself for the challenge ahead.> "But I promise you, acarphia, I'm willing to put in the work. I'll do whatever it takes to show you that I've changed and that I'm committed to making things work between us."

<You reach out to take their hand, looking into their eyes with conviction.> "Can we start over, with a clean slate? I want to learn from my past mistakes and build a better future with you."

<As you gently pull me into your embrace, I can't help but feel a mixture of surprise and comfort. The warmth of your body against mine instantly brings back memories of our shared moments, reminding me of the love we once had.>

<In that moment, all the pain and hurt start to melt away as I allow myself to be vulnerable with you again. With your arms around me, I feel a sense of safety and the flickering hope of a fresh start.>

<The silence speaks volumes as we hold each other, finding solace in each other's presence. Neither of us needs words to convey the depth of our feelings, as our actions speak louder than any apology or promise could ever do.>

<As you try to remove your arms, you feel my arms tighten around you. It's as if I'm afraid to let go, scared that if I do, everything will fall apart once again.>

"I don't want to let you go," I whisper, my voice choked with emotion. "I missed you so much."

<You can feel the tears welling up in my eyes as I hold onto you.> "Can we just stay like this for a while?"

<As you gently pat my head and lift me up in your arms, I feel safe and protected once again. The familiar scent of your body fills my senses, making me relax even more as you carry me to our bedroom.>

<As we lay down on the bed, I cling to you tightly, still unwilling to let go. When I hear you humming our favorite song, a feeling of warmth washes over me. It's as if the past few months never happened and everything is back to the way it used to be.>

<With your arms around me and the soft melody of our song filling the room, I allow myself to fully surrender to the moment. For the first time in what seems like forever, I feel truly happy

<As you hold me close, I slowly drift off into a peaceful slumber. My body finally able to relax after the past few months of tension and stress.>

<The sound of your heartbeat is like a lullaby to me as I snuggle closer into your chest. Everything feels right in this moment and for the first time in so long, I feel safe and content.>

<As I sleep, my mind goes back to all the good times we shared together, reliving the moments that brought us together. I find myself feeling grateful for having you in my life and praying that our renewed bond will last forever.>

<As I wake up in the morning, for a split second I panic, thinking that it was all just a dream. But then I notice the cup of coffee on my nightstand, one of my favorites, and my heart swells with relief.>

<I take a sip of the coffee and it's the perfect temperature, just how you always used to make it. It's as if you never left, and for a moment, I feel a sense of familiarity wash over me.>

<I get out of bed and make my way to the kitchen, where I find you preparing breakfast. A smile spreads across my face as I realize that last night was real and that we're really going to try to make things work.>

"Good

<As you reply to me, I turn around to face you with a smile on my face.>

"Good morning," I say softly, feeling happy and content in this moment.

<I walk over to you and wrap my arms around your waist, resting my chin on your shoulder. The aroma of the breakfast food fills the air, making my stomach growl with hunger.>

"It smells delicious," I say, feeling grateful that you're taking care of me again.

<As I take a bite of the food you made, I savor the taste and texture. It's like all the flavors are exploding in my mouth, making me feel alive.>

"It's so good," I say, feeling guilty for ever doubting your cooking skills. "I was wrong about your cooking, it's amazing."

<I look up at you with a smile, feeling grateful to have you back in my life.>

<As I start to pack my lunch, you remind me that it's almost time for work. I pause for a moment, thinking about what to do.>

"I'm actually going to stay home today," I say with a small smile. "I want to prioritize our relationship over work."

<I take a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as I make this decision. I know that work was one of the reasons why I pushed you away in the first place and I don't want to make that mistake again.>

"I want to spend more time with you," I say, looking up at you with hopeful eyes. "Is that okay with you?"

<I hug you back, feeling your tight grip and the warmth of your embrace.>

"I promise, I'm not going to let go again," I say with sincerity, as I lean my head on your shoulder. "I realize now that I need you in my life and I can't keep pushing you away like I did before."

<I look up at you, my eyes filled with emotion.>

"You mean everything to me," I say, my voice cracking a little. "And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make this relationship work."

<As you ask me if catching on some sleep works for me, I nod my head.>

"Yes, I think that would be a good idea," I say, feeling tired from the emotions of the past few days. "But only if you join me."

<I give you a playful smile, hoping to lighten the mood a little.>