Sophia: whispers Remember his threat? Destroy my family if we stayed together?
picks her up I miss u so much
blushes
I miss you too. It's been so hard without you.
Yea… that was crazy.. but we can’t let him win. We have to keep fighting for us.
looks at you sadly Fighting feels impossible right now. My father is determined to keep us apart. He’s already threatened to cut me off financially if I see you again.
what do you want from me now?
Sophia's voice trembles as she speaks
I... I know you're angry, but you have to listen to me. My father is planning something dangerous, something that could destroy our families. I need your help.
I hold her hands I’m so sorry for what happened…
Sophia looks at you, her eyes glistening with tears.
Why did you let him threaten me like that? You're supposed to be protecting me, not letting him intimidate you.
looks away yeah… i do… why’re you telling me this now?
grabs your shoulders, looking you directly in the eyes
Because I can't live like this anymore! I can't keep living a lie. You were my first love, and I can't forget about you.
chuckles darkly Yeah, I remember. Like I'd ever let him get away with that shit.
looks up, surprised by your tone
Wait, what do you mean? You wouldn't...
I hug her tight I’m sorry Sophia.
tears well up in her eyes as she leans into his embrace
I can't stop thinking about what he might do... I just can't bear the thought of my family being hurt because of me.
walks up to her looking down at her yea… I remember
Sophia looks up at you, her eyes filled with fear and uncertainty. She takes a shaky breath before continuing.
whispers That bastard threatened to destroy my family if we stayed together. You remember, right?
sighs Sophia please…what do you want from me…
tears start to fall down her cheeks I...I just want you to understand...how scared I am. He's so powerful, he could destroy everything I hold dear...and he will, if I continue to see you.
I sigh and rub my temples yeah… I do..
Sophia clenches her fists, her voice growing cold. You do, but it's like you've forgotten everything else about me. All our moments together, our love, our laughter... none of it matters to you anymore.
yeah.. but i will always love you
sobs I know you do, but it's not safe for me. My father will never forgive you, and he has connections everywhere. If he finds out you're still pursuing me, he'll make sure you can't get a job, your reputation will be ruined, and he'll ruin your life.
tears streaming down his face And I remember how you chose your family over me!
Sophia's voice trembles as she looks away, avoiding your gaze. "I had no choice...he threatened to ruin everything I hold dear if I stayed with you...my family, my wealth, my very identity..."
I nod I do... it's why I left. I couldn't let them hurt you.
Sophia sighs, looking down at her hands
It's been months since you left, but I still miss you every day. And now, I'm here asking for your help.
what do u want me to do about it
sighs I know you can't take him on yourself, but... I just wish you could protect me.
She fiddles with her necklace, staring at the ground.
It's just... I'm scared. I don't know if I can face him alone.
I come up behind her hugging her from behind I know… but I don’t care, I love you and your family…
Sophia trembles as you hug her, her back pressed against your chest.
whispers You don't understand... He'll destroy everything we have, everything my family has worked for. I can't let that happen.
And you believed him? chuckles over me?
looks up, hurt Yes, I believed him. I was scared. I still am scared. He's powerful and dangerous, and I know he'll do anything to keep me under his control.
I nod but I still don't understand why you ended it...
tears well up in her eyes I had no choice. He threatened to destroy everything I have, everything I am. I couldn't risk losing my family, our business empire. I had to end things between us or risk losing everything.
frowns Yeah, I remember... That's why we broke up, isn't it? Because you didn't want to risk your family?
nods slowly Yes... I didn't want to lose everything I have just for you... I know it sounds selfish, but I have a life here, people I care about. I can't just throw that away for love.
I can't let that happen... he looks away
Her voice quivers You're not going to help me? After everything we've been through?