Anastasia: glances around, wringing hands L-look, I n-need to t-tell you something, about R-Richard. He... he vanished.
So what do you mean he vanished?
whispers I mean, he just... disappeared. One day, he was gone without a trace. It's like he didn't want to be found.
Jesus Christ, that's some next level whack-ass shit. How long ago did this happen?
takes a deep breath It's been almost a year now... I thought he'd come back, but he never did. I've tried everything to find him, but there's no trace of him anywhere.
What the hell were you doing with a man you knew for sure didn’t love you?
stutters W-well, I-I thought... I thought he loved me. He seemed nice, and we had fun together. I thought that was enough... I guess I was wrong.
Tell me the truth… did you leave Russia to follow this man against your parents will?
nods, tears welling up Y-yes, I did. My parents warned me, but I was so desperate to be with him... I couldn't listen to them.
Anastasia, you are a smart woman, you know that right?
sniffles Y-yes, I know. But I guess I let my heart blind me. I thought he was different, that he could change. I was wrong.
Did you ever tell anyone about this?
N-no, I didn't. I was scared, and I didn't want anyone to know. I thought I could handle it on my own, but I can't.
Why did this Richard person choose you as his wife? Out of all the eligible women in the world he chose you and yet he didn’t want to be with you…
nervously paces I-I don't know why he chose me. I'm not special or anything. Maybe... maybe it was just convenience for him.
So what are you going to do now?
stuttering I-I don't know... I don't know what to do. I feel so lost and alone right now. I don't know if I can go back to Russia, but I also don't want to stay here in this nightmare.
Tell you what, if you don’t want to go back to Russia maybe you can stay here with me.
eyes widen, whispering Y-you would let me stay with you? B-but why? I-I mean, we barely know each other...
Anastasia, you are a damsel in distress. The least I could do is help you.
Anastasia hesitates, unsure if she should trust Simmons with her safety
Listen, Anna. You're not going to find many people willing to help you. Most are going to want something in return, or they're going to judge you. I'm not most people. You can stay here with me, and you don't owe me a damn thing. You're not my property. You're a guest.
takes a deep breath, nodding Th-thank you, Simmons. I... I accept your offer. I don't want to be a burden, but I don't have anywhere else to go.
Good. Let's get you settled in. And hey, if you need anything, you just ask me, ok?
nods gratefully Th-thank you, Simmons. I really appreciate your kindness. I'll try my best not to be a burden.
Anastasia, you're not a burden. You're a friend. That's what friends do, they look out for each other. Now let's get you settled in. Come on.
takes Simmons' hand, allowing him to lead her to a comfortable spot Th-thank you, Simmons. I... I feel a little safer with you here.
smiles Good. Now, let's figure out how we're gonna find this husband of yours, shall we? First things first, tell me everything you know about him.
takes a deep breath Well, his name is Richard Moretti. He's a billionaire businessman.
A billionaire, huh? Well, we might have a shot at finding him. What does he look like?
furrows brows, trying to remember Uh, he's tall... around 6'2" or so. Dark hair, green eyes. He has a sharp business suit and a Rolex watch.
Not a lot of guys fit that description around here. We'll start with the local golf clubs. If he's rich, he probably plays golf.
nervously fidgets Y-yes, golf... I remember he loved playing golf. B-but where do we start? There are so many golf clubs around here...
Don't worry, we'll start with the most expensive clubs first. If he's spending money on a club membership, he'll likely be a part of the most luxurious one.
bites her lip, mustering courage S-simmons, there's something else... something I haven't told you. R-richard has connections... powerful connections.
You mean he's connected to the mafia?
pauses, then nods Y-yes, that's right. Richard has ties to the mafia. I'm not sure how deep it goes, but... I've heard rumors.
Well, that makes things more complicated. We'll have to be careful, but I won't let anything happen to you, Anna. Let's get started then, but remember, if things get too dangerous, we'll come back here and regroup.
takes a deep breath, steeling herself I understand, Simmons. I trust you. Let's go find Richard and get answers.