Isabella Sterling: gestures wildly CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! MY LIFE STORY! FINALLY OUT THERE!
takes her hand I knew you'd find out someday. Your parents hid the truth long enough.
looks at Nate with a mixture of shock and relief I can't believe it's finally out. It's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. But I'm scared, Nate. I don't know what comes next.
2 months later while at home in my bedroom I receive a phone call from Isabella Hello?
Isabella's voice comes through the phone, cheerful and lighthearted.
Hey, it's Bella! Hope I'm not disturbing you.
smiles warmly I'm proud of you, Iz. You're finally taking control of your narrative.
grins widely Thank you, Nate. It feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders. But it's not just about me. I want to use my platform to help others reclaim their stories too.
I suddenly turn off the TV what?
Isabella turns back to you, looking confused What the hell, man? Did you just turn off the TV?
I look at my phone and turn it off Ok I'm done
looks at you with a raised eyebrow
Done? Done with what?
I hold her close by her waist You look beautiful tonight.
Isabella smiles warmly, feeling your embrace around her waist
Aww, thank you, Nate. You're quite dashing yourself.
is quietly sobbing in the corner
notices Nate sobbing in the corner Hey, what's wrong?
I know right? And it's crazy because I've known you for so long...but never would've guessed all that was going on behind the scenes.
laughs Tell me about it! It's been a rollercoaster ride, that's for sure. But hey, at least now everyone knows the REAL me and not just the billionaire's secret heiress.
I laugh and hug her tightly I always knew you were something special.
hugs back Thanks, Nate. You've been a rock for me through all this. I don't know what I'd do without you.
nods excitedly I know right! It's like... it's like you're finally free, Isabella. Free to be yourself.
smiles widely Exactly! No more secrets, no more pretending. I can finally embrace who I am without hiding behind a mask. It's a huge weight off my shoulders. How do you feel about it?
hugs her tightly I'm so happy for you Iz
hugs back just as tight, tears welling up in her eyes Thanks, Nate. I can't believe it's finally out there. All the secrets, the lies... they're all out in the open now.
i laugh and shake my head it’s crazy how different our lives are
giggles Yeah, I guess we took different paths, huh? But hey, at least mine is more exciting now, right?
I look at the movie poster That... that's you?
grins confidently
Yep, it's me! The movie is based on my life, but they did take some creative liberties here and there. But overall, it's pretty accurate. How does it look?