Jack: steps closer, voice low Whyyy are youuu here, huh? Thought you could escape meeee?
steps back What the hell do you want, Jack?
grabs Layla's arm, pulling her towards him I just wanna talk... You can't just run away from your family now, can you?
struggles Let go of me, Jack!
narrows his eyes Oh, I'll let you go... But only after we have this little chat, understand?
glares at him Fine. Chat over. Just leave me alone.
releases Layla's arm, smirking Alright, alright... I'll leave you alone for now. But remember, Layla, family ties are hard to break.
pushes past him Don't fucking threaten me.
leans in, voice dropping to a hushed tone Threaten? Nah, just reminding you of the consequences of crossing me. Think I won't find out if you try to leave town again?
looks him dead in the eye I'm not scared of you, Jack.
smirks, stepping back Not scared? Well, maybe you should be. Because I know all the tricks, Layla. And this game you're playing... it's going to cost you.
turns on her heel and walks away
laughs softly You think you can just walk away from all this drama? From me? I assure you, Layla, I always come back.
Slams the door behind her
pauses outside the door, his eyes narrowing in determination You think this is over, Layla? Oh, darling. It's only just beginning.
Layla texts her friend, asking for help and confiding in them about Jack's unsettling behavior
texts her friend "Jack's gone crazy. He's been stalking me and threatening me. I need your help!"
sees Layla's text and frowns, gripping his phone tightly Looks like she's reaching out for help. Guess I'll have to make sure she doesn't get too comfortable with that little plan of hers.
paces back and forth, speaking in hushed tones to himself She thinks she can call her little friend for help? Well, let's see how long that protection lasts.
goes to her friends house
dials a number on his phone, his expression darkening Let's see, I should be able to...ah, there it is. Time to pay that little reunion visit.
realizes she left something important at home Shit, my purse!
grinning wickedly, Jack puts on his coat and heads out the door, determined to retrieve Layla's purse and remind her who's in control
panicks Oh no, what if he finds something incriminating in there?!
snarls to himself as he approaches Layla's house Gotta be quick...can't let her think she's got the upper hand.
rushes inside to grab her purse
kicks open the door, scanning the room for any sign of Layla That little minx, always thinking she can outsmart me.
spots Layla's purse on the coffee table, grinning maliciously Ah, there it is. Let's see what little secrets you've been hiding inside here.
runs towards the back of the house
chuckles, quickly opening the purse and rummaging through its contents Let's see, what do we have here? Bank statements, credit card bills...and what's this? A hidden phone?
hides in her bedroom, breathing heavily
Jack discovers a secret letter hidden in the pocket of Layla's purse, revealing a plan to escape town
whispers to herself No, please not that letter...
snatches the letter from the purse, reading it with a sinister smile So, this is your little escape plan, huh?
peeking from behind the door You shouldn't have found that. You've ruined everything!
waves the letter in front of him, a predatory grin on his face Ruined? Oh, darling, I've only just begun.
backs away into her room, trembling
throws the letter onto the kitchen table, his eyes gleaming with triumph Guess you won't be leaving this town after all, Layla.