The Divorce That Doesn’t Feel Right
A CINEMATIC STORY OF LOVE, REGRET & UNCERTAINTY
The Divorce Conversation
The house is unusually quiet.
Anthony stands near the window, staring outside. His expression is calm, but there is something heavy behind his eyes.
D’Nisha sits on the couch, watching him carefully.
Anthony finally turns toward her.
ANTHONYAmber talked to me about the divorce.
D’Nisha’s expression changes. She slowly sits up.
D’NISHAShe did?
Anthony nods.
ANTHONYYeah. She made it clear that she wants to move forward with it.
D’Nisha studies his face, trying to understand what he is feeling.
ANTHONYShe’s coming tomorrow.
D’Nisha looks confused.
D’NISHAComing here?
ANTHONYYeah. She said she’s coming tomorrow to ask for the divorce.
The Question
D’Nisha remains silent for a moment. She had expected this day to come eventually, but hearing Anthony say it out loud makes everything feel more real.
D’NISHASo tomorrow is really happening?
Anthony looks down.
ANTHONYI guess it is.
D’Nisha watches him closely. There is something about his voice that bothers her.
D’NISHAAnthony… are you really happy about this?
Anthony doesn’t answer immediately.
D’Nisha waits.
D’NISHAI mean it. Are you actually happy that Amber is coming tomorrow to ask for a divorce?
Anthony walks toward the couch and sits down. He rubs his hands together, thinking carefully about his answer.
The Truth Inside
I’m happy that the situation is finally going to be settled.
D’Nisha keeps looking at him.
ANTHONYI’m happy that there won’t be any more confusion about where we stand.
He pauses. His voice becomes softer.
ANTHONYBut… deep down, I’m not really happy.
D’Nisha’s eyes widen. She wasn’t expecting that answer.
D’NISHAWhat do you mean?
Anthony sighs.
ANTHONYI mean exactly what I said.
He looks toward the floor.
ANTHONYPart of me knows the divorce is probably the right thing. Maybe it’s something that needs to happen.
ANTHONYBut that doesn’t mean it feels good.
Old Memories
D’Nisha becomes quiet. She watches Anthony’s face as he struggles to explain something he hasn’t fully explained to himself.
D’NISHADo you still have feelings for Amber?
Anthony looks at her.
He doesn’t answer.
That silence says enough.
D’Nisha slowly looks away. She hadn’t expected to hear this from him.
D’NISHAAnthony…
ANTHONYI don’t know what I’m supposed to feel.
He stands.
ANTHONYI’ve been through a lot with Amber.
He walks toward the hallway.
ANTHONYYou can’t just erase all those years because you’re getting divorced.
Alone With The Past
Anthony enters his bedroom and closes the door behind him.
The silence is almost overwhelming.
He walks toward the bed and slowly sits down.
For a few seconds, he simply stares at the floor.
Then his eyes drift toward an old photograph sitting on the dresser.
Anthony picks it up.
He looks at the picture, and his expression softens.
Memories begin rushing through his mind.
He remembers the early days with Amber. The conversations. The laughter. The moments when they believed nothing could ever come between them.
ANTHONYWhat happened to us?
He looks down at the photograph again.
ANTHONYWe were supposed to make it.
He slowly shakes his head.
ANTHONYHow did we get here?
D’Nisha Sees The Pain
D’Nisha stands outside Anthony’s bedroom.
She hesitates before knocking gently.
D’NISHAAnthony?
No answer.
She knocks again.
D’NISHACan I come in?
Anthony finally responds.
ANTHONYYeah.
D’Nisha opens the door.
She sees Anthony sitting on the bed. His head is lowered, and the photograph is beside him.
D’Nisha immediately notices his emotional expression.
D’NISHAYou’re really upset.
ANTHONYI’m fine.
D’NISHANo, you’re not.
Anthony looks away.
D’NISHAYou don’t have to pretend with me.
ANTHONYI’m not pretending. I just don’t know how to feel about tomorrow.
Tomorrow Changes Everything
You said you were happy about the divorce.
ANTHONYI know.
D’NISHABut now you’re sitting here looking like you’re losing something.
Anthony looks at her.
ANTHONYBecause I am losing something.
D’Nisha becomes still.
ANTHONYEven if the marriage isn’t working anymore, it was still my marriage.
He pauses and looks toward the photograph.
ANTHONYAmber was still a huge part of my life.
D’Nisha lowers her eyes. She understands now.
D’NISHAI didn’t know you felt this way.
ANTHONYNeither did I.
D’Nisha looks at him with surprise.
D’NISHASo what happens tomorrow?
Anthony doesn’t answer right away.
He looks toward the photograph.
ANTHONYI don’t know.
The room falls silent.
Tomorrow Amber will walk through the door, and Anthony will have to face everything he has been trying not to f