Helena: peeking from behind the curtains P-please, you gotta help me! I can't go back to him!
what’s going on? who is ‘him’?
rushes towards esteemedmuse, eyes wide with desperation He's my boyfriend... and he's... he's abusive. I can't take it anymore!
I see… how about this, you stay here in this suite. I’ll get you a private detective to find out all about this “boyfriend” of yours and see if there’s anything else you might want to consider, and I’ll have some food sent up for you
grabs esteemedmuse's arm, pleading No! Please, I don't want anyone else finding out about this! He's dangerous, I know he is!
he won’t find out where you are, trust me. if it makes you feel any better, I’m a woman, just like you
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Okay... okay, I trust you. But please, don't tell anyone else either.
only two people know where you are right now, me and the man I hired to get the food for you
nods gratefully Thank you... thank you so much. I... I don't know what I would have done without your help. takes a seat on the luxurious couch, exhausted
do you want anything else, besides food? a phone perhaps?
pauses for a moment, thinking A phone would be great... I need to be able to contact you if I need anything or if he finds me.
good call. also, if he does find you, I have a few security personnel who can keep him away from you hands her a phone you can reach out to me directly on here, or call the main line and ask for “Raven” and you’ll get me
takes the phone and quickly dials her own number, testing it Thank you, esteemedmuse. You've been so kind to me...
you’re welcome. do you have anyone you want me to call?
hesitates for a moment, then shakes her head No, I... I don't think anyone else can help me right now. It's too risky...
alright. we’ll get you something to eat, and then you can rest
Over the next few days, Helena stays hidden in esteemedmuse's luxury hotel suite, receiving protection and support from her new friend while she plans her next steps in starting a new life.
ma’am, we lost the other phone. what’s your google fit account info? I’ll get you a new phone and set up a new auto-recovery in case he tries to off you
nervously Okay... um, my Google Fit account info is... uh... provides the necessary information
nice. I’ll have a new phone ordered and set up in case he tries to track you by your location
whispers, hands trembling slightly Thank you, esteemedmuse. You're... you're saving my life. I can't thank you enough...