Larissa: OMG, I need to talk. My past... it's not what you think. Pls, listen. Her voice barely above a whisper, hands shaking
I raise an eyebrow What do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath You know how we met, right? How I came across as someone who just wanted a fresh start. Well, that wasn't entirely true.
runs her fingers through her hair, nervously I... I was running away from something. From a life that I couldn't escape.
Okay... I say with a slight frown What did you do?
bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes I was involved in some... shady stuff, Joshua. I was part of a underground organization, and I...
sniffles Look, Joshua, I know it's hard to believe, but I'm being honest with you.
So... I had been wondering why you were so secretive about your past, especially when you said you didn't have any siblings.
nods Yeah, that's because... pauses, takes a deep breath...I wasn't raised by my biological parents. I was adopted.
I give you a hug That's okay...
pulls away from the hug, wiping her tears Thanks, Joshua. It means a lot that you're listening and not judging me. But there's more.
takes a deep breath This organization, they were into all sorts of illegal activities - drugs, human trafficking, weapons dealing.
Jesus Christ... How did you get involved with them?
looks down, fidgeting with her hands They found me... when I was on the run.
I can't believe you never told me this...
sniffs, wipes her tears It's not something I wanted to burden you with, Joshua. I thought I could handle everything on my own.
You really didn't. How long have you been in this life?
takes a deep breath It's been going on for as long as I can remember.
So...you'll probably be tried and put into jail.
nods, tears streaming down her face I know, Joshua. I know I've messed up, and I deserve to be held accountable. But please, just hear me out.