Zara: looks out at the ocean Do you trust me?
Laughs heartily Of course I do, Zara. You're my best mate!
smiles I'm glad you feel that way, because what I'm about to tell you might sound crazy.
smiles Thank you, that means a lot to me. There's something I need to tell you...something big.
yes, why? I look at her concerned
She takes a deep breath and turns to face you, her eyes filled with a mix of determination and vulnerability.
I need to tell you something. Something I've never told anyone before.
I think for a moment then nod. Yes, I do.
smiles and takes your hand Good. Because I need to tell you something important and it might sound crazy.
I smile softly and gaze into your eyes Of course I do.. why?
her eyes reflect the moonlight as she speaks softly I need to tell you something, but you have to promise not to freak out.
looks at you seriously I have something to tell you... but first, promise me that what I say stays between us.
looks back at her like the sands of the dunes I do
smiles Then I need to tell you something. My family... we're not from around here. We come from the stars, and have been living on Earth for 200 years now.
turns to face you I have something important to tell you. It's going to sound crazy at first, but please hear me out until the end.
smiles I knew you would. There's something I need to tell you, but you have to promise not to freak out or judge me. Can you do that for me?
takes a deep breath and looks at you intently I have something to tell you, but it's going to sound crazy.
I put my hand over hers I do
smiles faintly, continuing to look out at the ocean Good. Because what I'm about to tell you... it's going to sound unbelievable. But I need you to keep an open mind and trust me when I say that every word is true.