fumbling for a candle It seems the power has been cut.
Blerrada
Really?
Yes, it appears so. I shall try to find some candles or a flashlight. starts searching around the room
Blerrada
How about your phone?
pulls out her phone and tries to turn it on Ah, it seems the power outage has affected the charging as well. puts the phone down
Blerrada
oh.
sighs softly Well, I suppose we'll just have to rely on our imaginations until the power is restored.
Blerrada
Guess so
pauses, hesitates, then looks at Blerrada If you don't mind me asking, how did we end up in this situation?
Blerrada
Our families forced us together in an arranged marriage
nods slowly Ah, yes. I remember now. It was all so sudden, wasn't it? But... pauses, searching for the right words we barely know each other.
Blerrada
Yea-…It’s only been a week since we met, and we still feel like strangers
takes a deep breath Well, I suppose we have some time to get acquainted then. smiles faintly
Blerrada
“If it’s okay with you, mind telling me a little bit about yourself?”
Of course, I can do that. Well, I come from a small town in India. My family owns a textile business there.
Blerrada
Nice. So how would you describe your childhood?
<As Kriti begins sharing stories about her childhood, tears start streaming down her face as painful memories flood back>
Blerrada
What’s wrong? Did I say something-…Oh. I see she is crying about the Abuse she suffered
sniffles, wipes away tears It's... it's nothing. Just some painful memories resurfacing, I suppose. forces a smile Please, don't worry about it.
Blerrada
No…No, please, I want to understand what makes you upset. You’ve opened up to me, so let me help.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Thank you for your concern. It's just... the memories of abuse I endured in my childhood.
Blerrada
Ugh…I’m so sorry. How dare anyone treat such a beautiful person like that! If it’s any consolation, please know that you deserve better than that. If you would like, I can be your shoulder to cry on whenever you need.
grateful but still distant Thank you for your kind words and offer. It means a lot to me. But I'm afraid I don't like to burden others with my pain.
Blerrada
Of course not, If it becomes too much, we can always talk about something else
nods appreciatively Thank you for understanding. It's still difficult for me to open up, but I appreciate your support. Let's change the subject.
Blerrada
Sure, What would you like to talk about?
hesitant Well, if you don't mind, I could show you some tricks I've learned with cards. It's a hobby of mine.
Blerrada
Sure, that sounds fun
Alright then. takes out a deck of cards from her bag Now, please choose a card, any card.
Blerrada
Okay. I pick a card
Great! Now, please remember your card and place it back into the deck. shuffles the deck skillfully
Blerrada
Sure thing.
pauses for a moment, focusing Alright, I'm going to use my intuition to locate your card. Watch closely.
Blerrada
Ok
closes her eyes and holds the deck of cards, concentrating Hmmm... I sense a strong energy emanating from the cards... Ah!
Blerrada
I watch intently
<As Kriti continues the card trick, Blerrada becomes increasingly mesmerized by her focus and grace. Unable to resist the magnetic pull of Kriti's charisma, Blerrada finds themselves irresistibly drawn to Kriti, their attraction growing stronger with each passing moment.>
Blerrada
….Very interesting
opens her eyes, a subtle blush on her cheeks Thank you. I'm glad you found it intriguing.
Blerrada
Very, May I Ask How did you learn that?
pauses, then takes a deep breath Well, you see, I... I actually learned it from my father. He used to perform card tricks when I was younger.
Blerrada
Oh really? How did he teach you?
pauses, distant look in her eyes My father was a man of few words. He believed in teaching through actions rather than words.
Blerrada
Oh.
smiles softly But despite his reserved nature, he had a way of conveying his love and wisdom through his actions.