happily N(ever) after

the end

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**Scene: Phayu is sitting alone in a quiet park, reflecting on the events of the past few weeks. He’s staring at a photo of him and Rain from earlier times. His phone buzzes with a message from Melanie, but he’s too absorbed in his thoughts to notice.**

**Phayu**: *muttering to himself* “Why does this have to be so hard?”

**As Phayu gazes at the photo, he begins to piece together the emotions he’s been struggling with. His thoughts turn inward, and he starts talking out loud to process his feelings.**

**Phayu**: *sighing deeply* “I’ve been so focused on trying to fix things with Rain that I didn’t realize how much I’ve been holding onto. I thought I could just push through this and it would get better, but...”

**He pauses, the weight of his emotions settling in.**

**Phayu**: *whispering* “Do I  have feelings for Rain. That’s why it hurts so much to see him with Alex. It’s not just about losing a friend; it’s about losing the person I’ve always wanted to be with.”

**Phayu’s phone buzzes again, but he ignores it. He continues to reflect, his voice becoming more introspective.**

**Phayu**: *voice trembling slightly* “I thought that if I could just be supportive and understanding, maybe it would help. But the truth is, I’ve been lying to myself. I wanted more than just friendship, and I never fully admitted it.”

**Phayu looks around the park, trying to find some clarity.**

**Phayu**: *taking a deep breath* “I need to be honest with myself and with Melanie. I can’t keep dragging her into this while I’m still hung up on someone else. It’s not fair to her, and it’s not fair to me.”

**He takes out his phone and types a message to Melanie, deciding to be open about his feelings.**

**Phayu**: *typing* “Hey Melanie, can we talk when you have a moment? There’s something important I need to discuss with you.”

**He sends the message and takes a moment to collect his thoughts. His face reflects a mix of relief and anxiety as he comes to terms with his emotions.**

**Phayu**: *softly* “I need to sort this out. I have to accept that I can’t force Rain to be with me, and I can’t keep pretending that everything is okay with Melanie when it’s not. I need to face the truth and make things right.”

**With a newfound sense of clarity, Phayu stands up, feeling both lighter and heavier at the same time. He knows the conversation with Melanie will be difficult, but he’s ready to face the reality of his feelings and take the necessary steps to move forward.**

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**Scene: Phayu and Melanie are sitting together in a quiet corner of the park. Melanie’s expression is a mix of hurt and confusion as she looks at Phayu.**

**Melanie**: *taking a deep breath* “Phayu, I’ve been trying to understand why you’ve been so distant lately. We’ve been together for ten years, and now I’m hearing about how you’re struggling with Rain. Tell me, do you have feelings for him?”

**Phayu**: *hesitant* “Melanie, it’s not that simple. I—”

**Melanie**: *cutting him off* “Phayu, just be honest with me. Do you have feelings for Rain? Are you saying you’re attracted to him?”

**Phayu**: *looking down, struggling with his words* “Yes, I guess... I do have feelings for him. It’s something I didn’t fully realize until recently.”

**Melanie**: *incredulously* “So, you’re saying that after ten years of being together, you’re telling me that you have feelings for your best friend? How can this even be happening? Does this mean you’re... gay?”

**Phayu**: *nervously* “I didn’t think of it that way. I’ve always seen myself as... I don’t know, just confused about my feelings. I never really questioned my sexuality before. It’s not that I’m suddenly gay; it’s just that I realized I have deeper feelings for Rain than I originally thought.”

**Melanie**: *hurt and trying to process* “But how could you not realize this sooner? We’ve been together for so long. How can you suddenly be questioning your feelings like this?”

**Phayu**: *sighing* “I guess I was in denial. I thought I could push these feelings aside and focus on our relationship. But seeing Rain with someone else made me confront what I’ve been feeling all along. It’s not fair to you, and it’s not fair to me.”

**Melanie**: *emotional* “So, what does this mean for us? Are you saying that your feelings for Rain are more important than our ten years together? How do I even make sense of this?”

**Phayu**: *struggling with guilt* “I don’t know what this means for us yet. I need to figure things out. I know I’ve hurt you, and I’m really sorry. I just needed to be honest with you about what’s been going on inside me.”

**Melanie**: *voice trembling* “I need time to process this, Phayu. I thought we were building a future together, and now I’m not sure where I fit into all of this.”

**Phayu**: *nodding* “I understand. Take all the time you need. I need to be honest with myself as well and figure out what I really want