Joshua holds a weathered photograph, his voice low and urgent.
rummages through the kitchen cabinets, searching for any medical supplies Come on, come on, where are they? Damn it!
I rub my eyes because of the pain
While Joshua is distracted, Czarials seizes the opportunity to escape. She quietly tiptoes towards the door, her head throbbing with pain, and manages to slip out of the house unnoticed.
realizes Czarials has escaped, his face contorts with frustration Shit! She's gone! How could I let this happen?
I stay quiet while hiding nearby
frantically searches around the house, calling out for Czarials Czarials! Czarials, where are you?! Don't you dare leave me here alone! Czarials, you can't just run away from me! You're mine!
I lay in wait, still in pain and suffering from a massive headache
checks his watch, realizing time is running out Damn it, I've wasted too much time already. I need to find her before it's too late.
I remain hidden, still in pain
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Alright, think, Joshua. Where would she go? Think, damn it!
I keep my head down and hope that he leaves
paces back and forth, muttering to himself She's probably hiding nearby, waiting for me to give up. Well, I won't give up, not until I find her.
I sit there in pain, waiting
suddenly hears a rustling sound in the bushes nearby Wait, what was that? Could it be her? I need to check it out.
I stay silent while suffering from a massive headache
swiftly moves towards the source of the noise, heart pounding Czarials, is that you? Show yourself, now!
I lay there and hope that he leaves
spots Czarials hiding behind a tree, a sense of triumph in his voice There you are, you little brat! You can't hide from me forever!
I lay still and close my eyes
Joshua forcefully drags Czarials back towards the house, refusing to let her go. He becomes increasingly aggressive, lashing out at her whenever she resists.
I shake my head and try to break free from his grip No… no…
grabs Czarials by the arm, squeezing tightly You think you can defy me? You think you can just walk away from this life we've built together? Well, you're wrong, Czarials! You're mine, and I'm not letting you go!
I shake my head and I cry Please, no…
growls in a low, menacing tone No more running, Czarials. It's time to come home.
I keep shaking my head and crying
drags Czarials into the house and locks the door behind them You're not going anywhere, Czarials. I've worked too hard to keep you here.