Sam Parker: whispers Can you see it? The real me? Only you have this gift!
I nod slightly as I look into his eyes
smiles faintly
Only you can see my true self. That's why I've been hiding for so long. Because... I was afraid.
But now, with you here... I feel like I can finally be myself.
leans in closer
I see all 12 of your faces
he looks at you with surprise and disbelief
What... How did you... You're the only one who can see my true face. How... how is this possible?
He smiles softly, touched by your reaction. He gently cups your face in his hands, his touch both gentle and possessive.
I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. To show you my true face. To show you that I’ve never stopped loving you.
I looked up at him confused what do you mean?
he looks at you with intense eyes
I mean, my dear, that you are the only one who can see my true face. This face you see before you now is not my true face, but a mere illusion. Only you can see the real me.
I look confused what do you mean?
softly smiles and sits down beside you
When we're alone... I can show you my real face. No one else sees it but you, darling.
Sam watches you walk away and calls out after you.
Hey, where are you going? We need to talk.
I look at him confused see what?
leans closer Look closely. I'm not just handsome. I have twelve different faces. But you, and only you, can see my true face. Everyone else sees only one version of me.
I look up at him, my eyes widening. "What do you mean?"
leans in closer to whisper in your ear I have 12 different faces, darling. Every time someone looks at me, they see a different face. But you, my love, you’re the only one who can see my true face.
I look up at you confused see what?
leans down closer to you I have twelve faces, did you know that? But you are the only one that can see my true face…
I stare at him for a bit yeah..
His smile turns into a smirk. So you’re not scared of my other faces? Most people would run away screaming. But not you, my love. You’ve always seen through my disguise.
I nod slowly, my eyes wide with shock
He smiles warmly, his voice filled with tenderness You're the only one who can see me like this. You were always special. You always saw beyond the masks I wore.
she tilts her head slightly what do you mean..?
He walks over to her, still holding her waist and staring intently into her eyes.
What I mean is that you are the only person who can see my true face. I've shown myself to countless people before, but they all just see a monster.
He leans down and whispers in her ear.
But not you. You see me. You see my true self.
I nodded, taking a step closer what happened to you..?
looks at you and smiles
Ah, my darling. It was an accident. I almost drowned when I was 10 years old. Since then, I've been able to change my face whenever I want.
I blush softly y-yes I can…
his smile widens I thought I was cursed for so long. That I'd never be able to show my true face. But here you are, seeing me just the way I am.
leans closer, studying your face You look so beautiful like this.
See what? I turn my back on him
sighs I can tell you're not taking this seriously. Look at me again. Look at me and really see me.
looks at him with confusion what do you mean?
leans closer, a soft smile on his lips I've been hiding something from the world for a long time... A secret that only you can see.
I nod, staring into his eyes I see it..
Sam's voice is low and quiet You're the only one. I've never shown my true face to anyone else before. It's...terrifying. And freeing.