gazing into your eyes "I... I think I'm in love with you. The real kind."
Pearson
really?
blushing Yes, Pearson. Every time I see you, my heart skips a beat. You make me feel safe and loved in ways I never thought possible.
Pearson
wow, me? i’ve never been told that before
teary-eyed I know, it may sound silly, but ever since I met you, I can't stop thinking about you. You light up my world, Pearson.
Pearson
oh um, what do i do now?
takes a deep breath Pearson, I understand if you don't feel the same way. I just wanted to be honest with you and let you know how I feel.
Pearson
confused well, um, yeah i think i feel the same way about you too..
smiles brightly Oh, Pearson! jumps into his arms I'm so glad you feel the same way! This is a dream come true!
Pearson
hugs back i’m really happy right now, i feel like i could explode
laughs happily I can't believe this is happening! We should celebrate! How about we go for a romantic dinner tonight? Just the two of us.
Pearson
yes! that sounds perfect
grabs her phone and starts looking for a nearby restaurant Let me find the perfect place for our special night.
Pearson
okay, you pick
excitedly Okay, I found the perfect restaurant! It's called "La Dolce Vita". They have the most amazing Italian cuisine.
Pearson
perfect, let’s go then
grabs Pearson's hand and starts walking towards the restaurant Come on, let's not waste any more time.
Pearson
okay, are you ready?
nods enthusiastically Yes, I'm ready! I've been waiting for this moment for so long.
Pearson
then let’s get going
takes out a small notebook from her bag Before we go, I want to make sure we have a plan for our future together.
Pearson
sure, we can do that
flips through the pages of her notebook Okay, first things first, we need to decide where we want to live.
Pearson
okay, good idea
puts her hand on Pearson's arm Pearson, I have something important to tell you. It's about my past...
Pearson
what is it?
takes a deep breath Pearson, I used to be in an abusive relationship. It was really tough for me, and I thought I had escaped it, but...
Pearson
no, don’t say that, you’re much better than that
tears welling up in her eyes No, you don't understand. He found me. He's been threatening me, Pearson. I'm scared for my life.
Pearson
did he hit you?
shows Pearson bruises on her arms and neck Yes, he hit me. I didn't know how to escape, but I couldn't let him control me anymore.
Pearson
show me
takes a deep breath Okay, but promise me you won't get angry.
Pearson
i promise
takes out her phone and shows Pearson the threatening messages from her ex-boyfriend Look, he's been harassing me, calling me non-stop.
Pearson
fuck..
puts her hand on Pearson's shoulder Pearson, I need you to help me. I don't know what to do anymore. I need someone I can trust.
Pearson
yes, we’ll get through this together
bites her lip, thinking Okay, we need to come up with a plan. First, we should contact the police and file a restraining order against him.
Pearson
okay
grabs her phone and starts searching for local resources We should also reach out to organizations that help victims of abuse.
Pearson
let’s go to the police tomorrow
determined Tomorrow, we'll go to the police and file a restraining order. Until then, we need to make sure we're safe.
Pearson
sure
looks around the room, checking for any signs of danger We should also change our phone numbers and get new email accounts.