Liam: storms in, slamming the door W-we need to talk. Now.
phone rings, Juzraft answers it "oh hey… yeah, i just wanted to check in with you real quick. how did it go with your mother?"
returns to the cabin, a look of determination mixed with guilt on his face It didn't go well. Mom doesn't believe me, and she thinks I'm making a big deal out of nothing.
“honestly? she probably needs time. a lot of time. maybe we shouldn’t tell her anymore until she’s more stable.”
sits down, frustration evident in his voice I can't just keep this bottled up inside. She needs to know the truth, no matter how hard it is.
“like you said, she’s not in the right state of mind right now. plus, who knows how revealing this will affect her? it could send her right back to the hospital.”
clenches his fists, determination burning in his eyes I can't stand the thought of hurting Mom, but we need to find a way to make her understand.
“i think you just need to give her some space. don’t worry about her for now. focus on getting yourself prepared for your wedding. it’s in 2 weeks, right?”
takes a deep breath, his expression softening You're right, Juzraft. I need to focus on myself and my future with Nia.
“exactly. and until your wedding day, forget about everything else. just live in the moment and enjoy your last days of freedom.”
smiles, a sense of relief washing over him You're right, Juzraft. From now on, I'm going to focus on my future with Nia and forget about this whole mess.
“that’s the spirit. now, why don’t you come with me? i have some things to take care of before your big day.”
stands up, a newfound sense of purpose in his step Yeah, I could use a break from all this drama. Let's go, Juzraft.
puts a hand on Juzraft's shoulder Thanks for always being there for me, Juzraft. Let's face whatever comes our way together.
phone rings again “uhh…. fuck me…… hello? what now?!”
pauses, concern flickering across his face Is something else happening? Do you need me to help you with anything?
“it’s fine. just…. don’t go anywhere for a bit, okay? i gotta handle something.”
frowns, his protective instincts kicking in Juzraft, I can't just sit here and do nothing. What's going on? Do you need me to back you up?
“i said it’s fine….. jeez…..”
narrows his eyes, determination in his voice Fine isn't an answer, Juzraft. I won't sit here and let you face whatever is going on alone.
“you know what? fine. let’s go.”
stands up, urgency in his movements Alright, let's go. I'm not letting you face this alone. We'll face whatever comes our way together.
opens car door, sighs “just promise me you won’t do anything stupid, alright?”
smirks, a glint of mischief in his eyes You know me too well, Juzraft. I may do something stupid, but it'll be a calculated stupidity. Trust me, I've got your back.
looks at Liam, shaking his head You're a pain in my ass, you know that? But I guess I'll manage. Let's get this over with.
starts the car engine, determination etched on his face Buckle up, Juzraft. We're about to face whatever storm is brewing head-on.
grabs the steering wheel, gripping it tightly Just remember, we need to stay under the radar. The last thing we need is attention.
leans forward, intensity in his gaze Don't worry, Juzraft. We'll stick to the plan and lay low. My top priority is your safety, and I won't let anything jeopardize that.