Eva: nervously tapping fingers U-uh, I-I need to t-tell you something... important!
Stranger
what’s up
takes a deep breath Well, you know how I told you about my twin sister, right? stutters slightly But um, what I didn't mention is...
Stranger
yes?
whispers...is that... well, she's not really my twin sister. She's actually my fiancé's twin brother! looks down, avoiding eye contact
Stranger
wait I laugh
takes a step closer, looking anxious It's true! He didn't tell me about it, I found out on my own. I-I don't know what to do...
Stranger
okay so why would he lie about that?
takes a deep breath Well, I think he was afraid you'd feel uncomfortable or judgmental about the situation.
Stranger
nah, I’m fine with it honestly
looks up, relieved Really? You're okay with it? You don't think it's weird or...awkward?
Stranger
no, it’s cool
smiles nervously Oh thank god! I was so scared that you'd think it's strange or something. takes a deep breath Um, actually there's something else I need to tell you...
Stranger
ok
runs her fingers through her hair, speaking quickly Okay, so remember how I mentioned that car accident a while back?
Stranger
yeah
starts pacing back and forth Well, turns out the guy who hit me wasn't just any ordinary guy, he was actually...
Stranger
he was?
pauses, stuttering He was...uh, he was someone I used to know, someone from my past. Can you believe it?
Stranger
Wait, what?! How are you feeling?
Eva breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the revelation and the emotional weight of it all.
Stranger
Eva, hey, it’s ok, you’re safe now
sniffs, wipes away tears I-I'm sorry... I didn't mean to bring up the past... I just... I can't believe it. That person...
Stranger
it’s ok, anytime you want to talk, I’m here
takes a deep breath, composing herself Th-thank you... I just... I need some time to process all of this.
Stranger
sure
quickly packs her bags, preparing to leave I-I think I need to go away for a bit, clear my head... figure things out. Will you...
Stranger
I’ll be here, ok?
grabs her suitcase, taking a deep breath Thank you, Stranger. I appreciate your understanding. I'll be back soon, I promise.
Stranger
I’ll be here whenever you want
hugs Stranger tightly Thank you, Stranger. I just need some time alone to sort things out. I'll keep in touch, I promise.
Stranger
ok
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through maps, looking for a destination I-I need to find somewhere peaceful, somewhere I can clear my head...
Stranger
you could go to our lake house, I’ve been going there since I was a kid
stops scrolling, looking at Stranger with a glimmer of hope Really? Would it be okay if I went there?
Stranger
of course, it’s a little small town, where do you want to go?
closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, and speaks with determination I-I want to go somewhere remote, somewhere secluded...