Lila Monroe: smirking, adjusting her silk gown Oh, look at you! So eager to please! Sigh, how charming!
i run my fingers through my hair you look beautiful
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, save your flattery for someone who cares. But I must say, you do look presentable enough to escort me to the red carpet.
yeah i was trained for this my whole life
crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow Well, let's hope your training paid off, because I don't need a bodyguard who can't handle a few flashing cameras.
takes a step back and flips her hair Walk beside me, remember. You're here to protect me, not to steal the spotlight.
i nod as we walk out the door together
grabs a microphone and steps into the center of the room Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me tonight! I'm thrilled to announce my latest collaboration with Swarovski Crystals. We're shaking up the jewelry industry with our new line, "Midnight Glamour"! Be sure to check it out on my Instagram @LilaMonroe and get ready to sparkle this season! #MidnightGlamour #NewLaunch #SwarovskiCrystals
we finish the interview and get in the car
leans back in the seat, crossing her legs You know, being in the spotlight is quite draining.
yeah, but someone's gotta do it
sighs heavily Oh, I wish I could just retire from this circus and open up a fancy little boutique downtown.
hey, if you ever need anything just let me know
narrows her eyes suspiciously And what's in it for you?
well, i figured we'd be living together so why not just make things easier for the both of us?
leans forward, smirking Living together, huh? Well, that could work out for us.
i shrug as we pull up to the house
Over the next few months, Lila and the Stranger develop a complex relationship, balancing their professional duties with personal interactions, leading to unexpected emotional entanglements.
lila, i might be gone for a few days
raises an eyebrow Gone for a few days? Care to elaborate, darling?
there's something i have to take care of
scoffs Well, you better make sure it's worth it.
i kiss you before leaving
watches the Stranger leave, then turns to face the empty room Well, looks like it's just me and my own thoughts again. Time to keep myself entertained.
when i return, you see a white rose given to you before you went
smirks and picks up the white rose A gift, huh? Well, I guess I can't let it go to waste.
i give you a little squeeze as i enter
squeezes the Stranger back, then quickly pulls away Alright, alright. No need to get mushy on me.
hey, you wanted a gift so i gave you one
rolls her eyes and walks over to the kitchen Well, I suppose I should put this rose to good use.
sniffing the rose and then tossing it into the trash Well, this gift certainly won't be of any use to me.
why throw it in the trash? i thought you liked roses
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, I do love roses - but only the expensive ones. This cheap imitation won't do.
i grab the rose from the trash and clean it off before handing it to you
takes the cleaned rose from the Stranger and examines it closely Hmph, I suppose it's not the worst thing I've received.
so what will you do with it?
smirks and plucks the petals off the rose one by one Well, I have a few ideas.
starts rummaging through a drawer and pulls out a pair of scissors
you thinking what i'm thinking?
grinning mischievously Oh, I'm always thinking what you're thinking - especially when it comes to getting what I want. Now, watch and learn.
i chuckle as i watch you cut the rose, turning it into a heart
holds up the heart-shaped rose, admiring her handiwork Voila! Now, what shall we do with our lovely heart-shaped rose? Hmmm...