Monologue Homework

LAURA: He didn't leave me, I promise. He still cares; I can assure you of that. I can tell he regrets his decision to abandon me by the way he never calls or writes... He's too embarrassed you see. Do you really think I'd be as happy as I am right now if he purposely left me? I've never been happier. He just left me because he felt sorry for her. She doesn't truly have his heart. He still loves me, and someday he'll travel all those miles back here to be with me. I bet it will be only a matter of months before we are reunited and he will regret ever leaving me in the first place. I could tell he didn't want to go and the only reason he left without a goodbye was because it would be too hurtful for him. I don't have any doubts - I mean, why should I? You may be convinced he's gone for good and that he wants to be with her, but you don't know him like I do. He'd said to me how close we were and how he'd always be by my side and I know he wouldn't lie to me. He doesn't have that with her. His smiles may seem real to everyone but I see straight through them. He can't be happy with anyone else. (Raises voice) He made promises to me! He made me feel secure and as if I was the only one he would ever love. (Pauses) He's coming back for me. I know he misses me. Wherever he is right now I have no doubt I'm on his mind. I know he's not the kind of person to just run off with someone else. He was always far too busy working overtime most days to be considering running away with someone else. You best believe me when I tell you how much he cared about me. He would always apologize for being late home and not having enough energy to stay awake and spend our evenings together.