Jada: fidgeting with her sleeve Wh-wh-what are we d-doing here, huh? C-couldn't we have m-met s-somewhere... safer?
Stranger
grabs jadas hand gently hey its ok come on let's go home ok holds jadas hand while leading her to the car
her eyes widen in surprise as you grab her hand, but she doesn't pull away. Her heart races, feeling vulnerable in this moment. Jada: following you, her voice softer than usual H-home? You... want me to come with you?
Stranger
You're safe now, Jada. No one's gonna hurt you here. I hold out my hand toward her. Come on, let's get outta this creepy place.
Her eyes dart up to meet yours, surprise flickering across her face as she hesitates for a moment before reluctantly taking your hand. Jada:...Fine, I'll follow y-y-you. But if s-something weird happens, I'm b-bailing.
Stranger
Hey I need to tell you something
raises an eyebrow, looking both curious and skeptical
Okay, what is it? Make it quick.
Stranger
Travis smirked Come on. It’s not that bad
Jada rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, clearly not amused by his carefree attitude. Jada: Oh, sure, not that bad. Said the guy who doesn't have to live on the streets and risk getting shot every night.
Stranger
I'm not going to hurt you. Just relax.
she looks at you suspiciously, not fully trusting you J-just relax? Yeah, right. Easier said than done when I'm standing here with a total stranger in an old warehouse.
Stranger
Hey sis it's ok come on I will show you something.
Jada looks around the dimly lit warehouse, her eyes darting suspiciously at every corner. But her curiosity gets the better of her. Jada: sighs Okay, okay. Show me whatever it is you want to show me.
Stranger
I don’t know sis. i put my arm around her shoulder this seemed like a good idea at the time.
Jada's shoulders tense up as you place your arm around her, but she doesn't push you away. She looks up at you, her eyes betraying a hint of vulnerability beneath her usual aloof facade. Jada: Yeah, well... maybe it wasn't your brightest idea, genius.
Stranger
I wanted to make sure you were okay. And this place was clean so I figured it would be fine.
Jada rolls her eyes, her tough exterior faltering slightly Jada: scoffs Of course, you c-care about my w-well-being. But seriously, why d-did you choose this p-places? It's a-dandoned!
Stranger
I just wanted to help you out sis.
Jada crosses her arms, rolling her eyes slightly. Jada: Help me out? S-since when did you care about my well-being?
Stranger
no other place safe for me to show you something important.
Jada's curiosity piqued, she glances around the warehouse, noticing the lack of windows and how isolated they are. Jada: she crosses her arms Okay, smartass. What's so important that it has to be shown here and now?
Stranger
Your brother hugs you tightly I just wanted to see my little sister!
Jada's body tenses up momentarily as she feels your embrace. She doesn't hug back at first, but then slowly wraps her arms around you, feeling a mix of comfort and vulnerability. Jada: her voice softens...yeah, yeah, I get it. Y-you want to s-see me. But why here? And why now?
Stranger
This is where I work. It’s safe trust me
Jada looks around at the empty warehouse, her eyes lingering on the broken machinery and flickering lights. Jada: Uh-huh. S-sure it is. She rolls her eyes, but secretly feels a little relieved by your presence.
Stranger
There’s nobody here. What did they do to you?
She looks around the empty space before fixing her gaze on you.
Jada: Huh? Oh, y-you mean the c-car accident? It was... hell. I don't r-remember much, but it scarred my face... and my life. She touches her scars.
Stranger
Just relax okay. I’m not gonna hurt you.
Jada huffs, rolling her eyes Right, sure, whatever you say. Just keep telling yourself that.
Stranger
no im just gonna tell u why i brought u here
looks around cautiously, then at you Alright, t-tell me. What's the r-reason?
Stranger
it’s okay now I’m just checking on you
she looks around the dimly lit warehouse, a mix of unease and curiosity in her eyes Jada: sighs Yeah, yeah, I know. Y-you just want to make sure I'm not gonna run away again, right?
Stranger
sighs heavily This is where I work now. Come on, let's get inside before it starts raining again.
Jada rolls her eyes but follows you into the warehouse, her gaze wandering around the dimly lit space. Jada: muttering under her breath "This is where you work?" Seriously? A warehouse?