WAYNE
I stepped into the dimly lit alley, my eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of Mara. We had arranged to meet here, away from prying eyes, to discuss our past and the secrets that had haunted us for so long. As I spotted her figure emerging from the darkness, my heart raced with anticipation and a hint of trepidation.
Mara's eyes blazed with a mix of anger and hurt as she approached me. "Wayne, we need to talk," she said, her voice low and urgent.
I nodded, knowing this conversation was long overdue. "What is it, Mara? What's been eating at you?"
She took a deep breath, her words spilling out like a pent-up storm. "You cheated on me, Wayne. You lied to me, told me you loved me, but it was all a lie."
I felt a pang of guilt and regret. "Mara, I—"
"No, Wayne, let me finish. I th
