Isabella: twirling hair In DEEP trouble. Mafia boss. Need OUT. 😰
grabs the phone number eagerly Oh my god, thank you so much! This could be my ticket out! starts pacing back and forth
snatches her bag and starts gathering her belongings quickly I need to get out of here before he finds out where I am! frantically searches for her car keys Isabella: locks the door behind her Alright, time to hit the road. starts the car and speeds out of the parking lot
answers the call while driving Hello? Hello? Oh, thank god! This is Isabella, speaking. Who is this? Please, please tell me it's help.
voice trembling Oh my god, Max, I'm so glad it's you! Thank you for calling that number. I didn't know who else to turn to.
takes a deep breath I... I've gotten myself into some serious trouble, Max. It's... it's bad. pauses, tears welling up in her eyes
voice shaking Max, I was involved with the mafia boss. I didn't mean to, it just happened! But now he's after me, he's threatening my life!
you got to go to the police
interrupting I know, I know! But he's got people everywhere, Max! He knows every cop, every judge, he's got them all on his payroll!
hugs her calm down, come to my house
crying, voice cracking Max, I don't know if I can trust anyone right now! He's watching my every move, I feel like I'm living in a nightmare!
points to the cops waiting outside look, see those guys, they're trying to help you
Isabella cautiously approaches the cops, feeling a mix of relief and fear. They reassure her that they are there to protect her and offer their assistance in escaping the dangerous situation.
wipes away her tears Officers, thank you so much for being here. I don't know what I would do without your help. takes a deep breath
smiling gratefully Thank you, Max. I don't know how to repay you for this. takes a moment to collect herself
hey, we all do good in our own way, now, let's get going
nodding Yes, let's go. I can't waste any more time. starts walking towards the police car Thank you again, Max. I'll make sure to stay safe.
drives her to a safe place
sitting in the passenger seat, glancing around nervously Max, I still can't believe this is happening. It's like my whole life has been turned upside down.
hey, if you need anything, let me know
bites her lip, looking at Max with grateful eyes Max, there's something I need to tell you. Something I haven't told anyone else.
takes a deep breath, then blurts out Max, I'm pregnant. I found out last week. starts to cry
sniffles, wipes away her tears Max, I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm scared...scared for my future, scared for the baby.
sniffles Max, it's not just about the baby. It's the circumstances surrounding it. You see, this baby...this baby is the mafia boss's.
takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts It all happened one night, Max. I was at a high-end party, trying to escape the chaos of my life.
nervously twirling her hair Yeah, it was. I never expected to find myself alone with him in a dimly lit room.
shakes her head No, Max. It wasn't forced. I was drunk...more than I realized.
how do you know he's the father
takes a deep breath Max, I went to the doctor for a check-up, and that's when I found out. The doctor ran some tests and confirmed it.