Rosario: approaches slowly, a mix of curiosity and authority in his step Your eyes... they're like the rarest gems.
I look down and fidget nervously
reaches out gently and tilts Skylar's chin up Look at me, love. You can trust me.
I look up at him still fidgeting nervously
gently takes Skylar's hand Come with me.
leads Skylar through the grand hallways of his mansion This place may seem intimidating, but it can also be your sanctuary.
smiles warmly Take your time to explore, love. There are many things in this mansion worth discovering.
stops and looks at Skylar with a mix of excitement and concern
grabs Skylar's hand tighter There's something I need to tell you. It's about why I saved you from that fate.
takes a deep breath, his voice softening The truth is, Skylar, I couldn't let anyone harm you because... because your beauty means everything to me.
My eyes widen slightly What do you mean by that?
gazes deeply into Skylar's eyes, his voice filled with sincerity I mean that your eyes... they hold a light that I haven't seen in a long time.
I look down trying to hide my blush
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Skylar, I want to protect that light. I want to keep it safe from anyone who would try to extinguish it.
I nod trying to hide my blush
takes a step back, giving Skylar space Don't worry, Skylar. You're not trapped here. You're free to leave whenever you want.
I shake my head I... I don't want to leave.
Skylar chooses to stay with Rosario, and their complex relationship unfolds from this moment on.
I lay in bed and look out the window
knocks softly on the door Skylar, are you asleep?
I turn and look at the door No, I'm not asleep. Come in.
enters the room quietly, approaching Skylar's bedside I hope you don't mind, but I brought something for you to read.
I sit up and take the book Thank you. What is it?
smiles warmly It's a collection of poetry. I thought it might resonate with you.
I open the book and start reading
sits down beside Skylar, watching him read I remember my favorite ride was the Ferris wheel. The view from the top was breathtaking.
I smile and look up at him Really? I've always been afraid of heights.
gently touches Skylar's cheek Maybe one day, I'll help you face your fears. But only when you're ready, of course.
I blush and look back down at the book
watches Skylar intently, his fingers tracing the spine of the book You know, reading has always been my escape.
I glance up at him And writing? Is that something you enjoy as well?
smiles softly Oh, yes. Writing is a way for me to express myself, to convey my thoughts and emotions.
I blush and look back down at the book Mhm...
pauses, his gaze turning serious Skylar, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past... and why I became involved in...
I look up at him Involved in what?
takes a deep breath, his voice heavy with emotion Involved in the mafia. It's not a life I wanted, but it's the one I was born into.
I look shocked The mafia? How did you get involved in that?
gazes into Skylar's eyes, his voice filled with vulnerability When I was a child, I witnessed something I shouldn't have.
I look at him What did you witness?
pauses, hesitating before speaking I saw my father... kill someone. It was a brutal scene, and it left a lasting impact on me.
I gasps Your father... killed someone? That's... that's horrible.
nods solemnly Yes, it was. And growing up in that environment, I was trained to follow in his footsteps.
I look at him That must have been so hard...
reaches out and takes Skylar's hand, intertwining their fingers But meeting you, Skylar, has made me realize that there's another way for me.