pacing nervously I-I... it's not... sighs You caught me. I just wanted...
runs fingers through her hair, agitated No, that's not... Look, I don't expect you to understand.
looks at her coldly then I won't
throws her hands up in frustration Fine! You want to know? I wanted to feel something other than this numbness.
takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes I felt trapped, suffocated by the expectations of being the perfect La Liga player's wife.
lets out a heavy sigh It's not just bad, it's suffocating. I'm tired of living up to everyone's expectations, tired of pretending to be someone I'm not.
can you tell me what happens
takes a step closer, voice trembling What happens is... I lose myself in the process.
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them closer I've been losing myself little by little, trying to meet the standards set before me.
paces back and forth, gripping her hair Every day, I wake up and put on a mask, pretending to be the perfect wife, the perfect person. snaps It's exhausting!
is there anything specific that contributes to this
stops pacing, locks eyes with Stranger The constant pressure, the never-ending scrutiny.
could you be more specific
clenches her fists The media, the fans, even my own family expects me to be perfect. Every move, every word is scrutinized.
well I'm not like that I only do what I must do and don't take unnecessary actions
Valeria breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations placed upon her. She confides in Stranger, seeking solace and understanding.
sniffs, takes the tissues from Stranger Thank you... wipes her tears I just... I can't hold it all in anymore.
holds her hand I have no idea how to identify with your experiences, but I can offer you one thing that might help
sniffles, looks at Stranger with hopeful eyes What is it?
frowns, furrows her brows An actress? Are you serious? How does that even relate to my situation?
crosses her arms, skeptical Alright, I'm listening. Explain this acting thing to me, and make it quick.
when you act you become a different person completely, not the real you but a person you create that's also relatable to people, becoming someone who people can understand and relate to
nods slowly, considering the idea So, you're saying I can use acting as a way to escape, to create a different persona... someone who isn't suffocated by expectations.
exactly, and you can be as wild or subtle with it as you want
excitedly This... this could work! Acting could be my liberation, my chance to break free from the chains of expectations.
I help her break free from the chains in her mind
grabs Stranger's hand, her eyes sparkling with newfound determination Thank you!