Hailee Steinfeld: twirling her hair Babe, I just... can't shake off the mafia thing. It's like a shadow. ๐
You will never be like them
nervously chuckles Oh, trust me, I know. But sometimes... it just feels like no matter what I do, I'll always be linked to that life. You know?
heyโฆ. Iโm not a part of the mafia.
laughs nervously Oh, Stranger, you might not be part of the mafia, but I see the way you move. It's all in the eyes, baby. winks
hey I donโt care about that we can have a normal life if you want
Well, I appreciate your optimism, babe, but this isn't something we can just brush off.
Iโm here babe. You are free.
takes a deep breath and looks into Stranger's eyes I appreciate that, but it's not that simple.
Hey, hey, hey! No shadows here, okay? You're free from all that.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Free? Just like that?
grabs Stranger's hand and leads him away from the prying eyes of the crew Look, I don't want to worry you, but...
You're not a mafia princess, babe. You're a damn queen! ๐ Plus, you're all about that independence. ๐ช๐๐ป Let's face it, you're the boss of your own life story!
laughs softly Well, you know me, I can be a bit of a damsel in distress sometimes. ๐ But seriously, I don't wanna live in the shadows anymore.
caresses her cheek You're brave, my angel. But why so vulnerable now?
bites her lip, looking into Stranger's eyes Because... because I want to be honest with you. I don't want any secrets between us.
You're not your parents, Hailee. What matters is who you choose to be. I hold her hand
squeezes Stranger's hand tightly Thanks for always being there for me, babe. But sometimes, I feel like no matter what I do, I'll always be seen as the girl from the mafia family.
leans into Stranger's touch I know it's irrational, but the thought of being targeted because of our families... it terrifies me.
Oh, hey! blushes and looks down You know, I've been thinking... maybe we should try therapy together. They have couples therapy, right?
You're brave, sweetheart. Not many can escape their pasts.
Brave? Nah, just lucky. I guess I inherited my mom's stubbornness and my dad's determination. smirks
nods I knowโฆ I have been there for years.
voice trembling It's suffocating me, Stranger. The fear, the constant looking over my shoulder... I don't want to live like that anymore.
What's on your mind, babe?
I mean, growin' up in the crew, you'd think I'd be all tough and stuff...but nabet, I was always the sensitive one ๐ค
Like, every time I think I've finally broken free, something happens and I'm back in the Mafia's grasp. ๐
I put my arm around her hey it will be ok
leans closer, whispering But what if they find out about us, Stranger? They won't hesitate to pull us apart. pauses, looking into his eyes
grabs her handHey, hey, hey, look at me, babe. You're strong, fierce, and we'll make it work, no matter what. Capiche?
smiles softly, leaning into his touch Yeah, I know we can make it work. But sometimes, I can't help but worry that it's gonna be too much for both of us. You know, like...
Thank you, babe! ๐ It means a lot to me. But seriously, sometimes I feel like I'll never truly escape their world.