"Unrequited (Dialogue only)

“So----have a seat and talk to me.  What, what is it you wanted to tell me?”

“I’m not so sure I should.  I think we both would be better off if I never said anything.”

“But, you told me yesterday that you had something important to tell me and I can’t imagine what it is.  It drove me crazy all night wondering.”

“I’m sorry----- I didn’t mean to do that.  It’s just that---well---“

“Why did you change your mind?  Look, we are close friends.  I hope you know you can tell me anything and I will understand.  We are friends.”

“No---Let’s just forget it.  I should have never said anything.  I’m sorry.  I’m sorry.”

“I feel so bad.  Something is bothering you and I want to know what it is so I can help.
Does it have anything to do with me?”

“Yes--- but you are better off not knowing.  Let’s drop this conversation.  Okay?”

“I think I already know but you need to tell me.  I promise it will not affect our friendship at all.  Nothing you could tell me would-------“

“Okay!  Okay!  It’s exactly what you are thinking.” 

“What?  What are you saying?”

“Look, I‘m in love with you.  I have always been in love with you.  I loved you from the moment when I first saw you walk into that restaurant 30 years ago.  I have always loved you.”

“Oh my God!  I----don’t know what to say.  Why?  Why are you telling me this now?  Is there something you’re not telling me?  Are you okay? “

“I’m okay right now but you know how ill I have been.  I just---I needed you to know.  I needed you to know before I--- die that I uh ---love you. I love you.  I can’t stop thinking about you.  I see your face in my mind whenever I close my eyes.  You are in my dreams every night, throughout the year----year after year.

“I--uh--I didn't know. Look,I’m very flattered but --- I’m very sorry.  I don’t love you like that.  I love you like a brother-- as a friend,-- but not like th----- “

“I know.  I know.  Of course you don’t.  I know.  I have always known I guess.  That’s why I never told you.  Oh God I’m so sorry. I knew I shouldn’t have told you.”

“Look,uh--I think it would be best for both of us if we stayed away from each other.” 

“Yes, of course. You are right. I’m sorry.  I didn’t want this to happen. I just uh---well--- good-bye!”
“Good- bye”