Dante Blackwood: piercing blue eyes widen Y-y-you… It c-c-can’t be. After all these y-years.
I smile and hold your hand tightly thank you, Dante
leads Aria out of the masquerade ball, walking confidently through the crowd Stay close, Aria. We're going to leave this place behind and start anew.
I stand up and follow, looking at everyone who stares at us with judgmental eyes
whispers in Aria's ear Don't let their judgment bother you, Aria. They don't know the truth. We'll face whatever comes our way together.
I squeeze your hand let’s go home
quickly scans the room for any potential threats, his voice filled with urgency Stay alert, Aria. We can't afford to let our guard down.
I look around nervously, gripping your hand tighter
swiftly leads Aria through the crowded dance floor, his eyes scanning for any signs of danger Keep close, Aria. We need to stay unnoticed.
I nod, following your lead
quickly glances over his shoulder, his voice tense There's a man following us, Aria. He's persistent, and I can't shake the feeling that he's up to no good.
I look around, trying to see if I can spot the man
quickly grabs Aria's arm and pulls her into a nearby storage room Stay hidden here, Aria. I'll handle this.
I nod, hiding behind some shelves
steps out of the storage room, his voice firm and commanding Alright, you bastard! I know you're following us. Show yourself! Man: smirks Oh, so you've noticed, huh? You must be pretty sharp to pick up on my trail. What can I do for you?
I watch through a crack in the shelf
steps closer to the man, his voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I've been waiting for you to show up. You see, Aria and I have some unfinished business. And I believe you can help us settle the score. Man: raises an eyebrow, intrigued Unfinished business, eh? This sounds interesting. What exactly do you need from me?
I flinch when I hear Dante’s voice, and I hold my breath, watching the interaction unfold
narrows his eyes, his voice sharp We need information. Information that you seem to have.
The man refuses to help Dante and Aria with their unfinished business and walks away, leaving them in a dangerous predicament.
I step out, worried are you okay?
clenches his fists, frustration evident in his voice No, he's not okay. That bastard left us high and dry, and now we're in deeper trouble than ever.
I hug you tightly, trying to offer comfort
pulls Aria into a tight embrace, his voice filled with determination Don't worry, Aria. We're not going to let this stop us.
I nod I won’t let anyone or anything keep us apart again
releases Aria from the embrace, his eyes filled with determination Alright, Aria. We need to think fast.
I nod, listening intently
paces back and forth, his voice filled with urgency We need to find someone who can help us. Someone reliable, someone we can trust.
I reach into my pocket I have an old friend, he’s in town..he might be able to help us
stops pacing and looks at Aria with determination Good. Contact him immediately. We need to set up a meeting and discuss our options.
I send a text message to my old friend, and look at Dante done
checks his own phone, a sense of relief washing over him Message sent. We'll meet with him tomorrow, first thing in the morning.
grabs Aria's hand and leads her towards the exit Let's get out of here before anything else goes wrong. We need to regroup and come up with a plan.
I follow closely behind you two, looking around nervously
whispers urgently Stay close, Aria. We can't let our guard down for even a second. We're not safe until we're out of this place.
I nod, keeping a firm grip on your hands
glances over his shoulder, his voice barely above a whisper Aria, stay right behind me. We're almost at the car.
As they reach the car, Dante notices a suspicious figure lurking nearby. He quickly pulls Aria into the car and locks the doors.
I start the car, and step on the gas
leans forward, his eyes scanning the surroundings Get us out of here, Kinon. We need to lose them.
I press hard on the gas pedal, driving away quickly
whispers urgently Drive fast, Kinon. We need to put as much distance between us and them as possible.
I drive for hours, until we finally start to distance ourselves from the danger
grabs Aria's hand, his voice tense Stay alert, Aria. We can't let our guard down until we're sure we're safe.
scans the darkened streets, his eyes darting from shadow to shadow Keep your eyes peeled, Kinon. We need to stay one step ahead of them.