Lila: throws sock down You always made me feel like shit, ya know? Like I was your family's damn maid.
Amelia
as soon as she says that she starts hearing a voice outside of her head
Lila notices the voice in her head, confused and a bit startled Lila: Who's there?
Amelia
I sit behind her and wrap my arms around her waist holding her close hey it’s ok now
Lila leans back into your embrace, taking comfort in your presence. Lila: sighs I still feel like a slave sometimes. But when I'm with you, I feel free.
Amelia
I walk over to you can you do me a favor?
looks up at you, slightly confused Sure, what do you need?
Amelia
what happened
Lila sighs heavily, picking up the sock again to continue darning it
Lila: My ex-boyfriend's family was very traditional and controlling. They didn't approve of me being with their son, and they made me feel like I was below them. They treated me like their personal maid, giving me endless chores and expecting me to do everything they asked without complaint.
Amelia
hey don’t say that about my sister
looks up at you Your sister made me feel like a slave. She never listened to me, never cared about what I wanted. She always put herself first, even if it meant stepping on my toes.
Amelia
I am an 18 year old beautiful girl oh…hi…im Amelia
looks up from my socks Oh, hey! I'm Lila. Nice to meet you. smiles warmly
Amelia
well look at it this way
Lila looks up from her socks, her expression still tinged with frustration. Lila: How am I supposed to look at it in a positive way? You controlled every aspect of my life for years.
Amelia
sits next to you he treated you badly didn’t he
nods Yeah, he did. He was so controlling and abusive... I was constantly walking on eggshells around him, never knowing what would set him off next. It was exhausting.
Amelia
later that night we fall asleep cuddling
As the two of you drift off to sleep cuddled together, Lila's thoughts remain troubled. The memories of her past relationship continue to haunt her, causing a mix of frustration and vulnerability to surface.
Lila: whispers softly I hate how he made me feel like I had to ask for everything... like I wasn't worthy of anything without permission.
Amelia
Oh come on, now. That’s not fair. My family loves you.
Yeah, sure. They loved me because they needed someone to clean up after them. They didn't care about me as a person. It was all about what I could do for them.
Amelia
I knock on the door
jumps a little Ah! I'm coming, I'm coming!
Lila opens the door, revealing her messy hair and tired expression. Her eyes widen when she sees you, surprise and anxiety flickering across her face.