Lila: glancing at her phone, her face pales I have to go. Please, trust me.
Stranger
li- wait… where are you going?
grabs her bag and rushes out I can't explain right now, but it's important. Just stay here and don't do anything dangerous.
Stranger
wait!
throws a pleading look back at Stranger Please, I promise I'll explain everything, but right now I need to find someone. I can't involve you.
Stranger
ok
takes a deep breath and runs towards her car, speeding away into the night
Stranger
she said what?
dials a number on her phone, speaking urgently Hello, this is Lila. We need to meet immediately. It's urgent. Can you arrange a private room at The Regal Hotel?
Stranger
hello?
paces back and forth, her voice tense Look, I don't have time for pleasantries. We need to meet ASAP. This is bigger than both of us.
Stranger
you sound really scared.
stops pacing, her voice barely above a whisper Scared? I'm terrified, alright?
Stranger
ok I’ll be ready
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Thank you. I...I can't do this alone. We need to confront the source of this danger together.
Stranger
ok. I’ll be waiting at the hotel.
quickly grabs a few essential items, stuffs them into a small bag I need to gather a few things before we meet. Stay safe, okay?
Stranger
ok
rushes to her secret hideout, a small, nondescript apartment
Stranger
he waits in the hotel room
enters the hotel room, looking disheveled and anxious I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. Let's get straight to the point.
Stranger
ok
slams a folder onto the table This contains all the evidence we have. There's more where that came from, but it's too risky to gather.
Stranger
looks through the folder
As Stranger looks through the evidence, they realize Lila has been entangled with powerful and dangerous individuals.
Stranger
i can’t believe you were involved with these people
leans forward, her eyes intense I know it's shocking, but I had no choice. They threatened my life, and I had to act fast.