Isabella Marston: leans in close, hushed tones I can't stand him anymore. He's like a damn jailer.
nods fervently Yes, it's true! My husband treats me like a prisoner in this house. He controls everything I do, every move I make.
grabs Ratep's arm, eyes wild with desperation I need your help, Ratep. I need to get out of this suffocating cage he's built around me.
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper I need you to help me escape, Ratep. I've been planning it for months now.
ok i’m going to come with you
clutches Ratep's hand tightly Thank you, Ratep. You're the only one I can trust in this whole damn house.
paces back and forth, muttering to herself Alright, we need to gather supplies and create a distraction. We can't afford any mistakes.
snaps her fingers We're going to use the secret passage I discovered in the library. It leads to the back gate where a car is waiting for us.
starts gathering candles, blankets, and snacks into a small bag Quick, help me grab some flashlights from the basement. We'll need them to navigate the dark tunnels.
grabs Ratep's hand and rushes towards the basement Hurry, Ratep! Time is running out and we can't afford to be caught!
quickly rummages through the basement, grabbing two sets of locksmith tools Here, take these. We'll need them to pick the lock on the secret passage.
ok i take the lock picking set
As Isabella and Ratep make their way through the dark tunnels, they hear the sound of guards approaching. They quickly hide behind a stack of crates, holding their breath as the footsteps grow louder.
whispering urgently Stay still, Ratep. If they find us, it's over.
i whisper back why did he do this to you Isa
grits her teeth, clenching her fists That bastard thinks he can control every aspect of my life. But I won't let him dictate my fate anymore.
ok once we get out can I ask you a question
nods quickly Of course, Ratep. We don't have much time, but ask away.
why were you marry to him
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones I was forced into this marriage, Ratep. It was a business arrangement, nothing more.
you don’t love him do you
rolls her eyes Love? Love is a luxury I can't afford in this hellhole. Right now, my only goal is to escape and reclaim my freedom.
grips Ratep's arm tightly Once we reach the end of these tunnels, we'll contact the resistance group I've been working with.
takes out a small burner phone from her pocket They have contacts and resources that can help us disappear.
ok well good luck to us then
hands the burner phone to Ratep Keep this with you, Ratep. We might need to make a quick call.
where will we go if we get past the guards
narrows her eyes, scanning the area We'll head to the old abandoned warehouse outside the estate. It's a safe house for the resistance group.