Hi Winnie, I am Ajay, an aspiring actor from India. This is my written work for the monologue about missing a friend.
Objective: To admit the painful truth to myself/friend that I am still holding on, even though it hurts.
Relationship: Talking to my late friend in their room.
Dialogue & Tactics:
Pre-conversation: Looking at his old photo, feeling the silence.
Tactic: Opening up about the struggle.Dialogue: "You know what’s the hardest part?"Inner Thought: I've been keeping this inside for so long.
Tactic: Admitting the exhaustion of faking strength.Dialogue: "Pretending I don't miss you anymore."Inner Thought: Everyone thinks I'm okay, but I’m tired of lying.
Tactic: Realizing the painful hope.Dialogue: "Because a part of me still waits for you."Inner Thought: Every time the door opens, I still expect it to be you.
Tactic: Accepting the permanent truth of my love.Dialogue: "And honestly... I think a part of me always love you."
Inner Thought: This pain is never going away because the love is always here.