It is my business when it comes to your safety.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
I’m sorry
Sorry isn't good enough. I need to know who this person is and what they want with you. Give me your phone. Now.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
okay…..gives him my phone
examines the text messages, furrowing brows This... this guy seems dangerous. We need to stay away from him.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
o-okay
starts researching the new suitor online, gathering information on his background and any potential red flags
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
i…….i’m sorry……i didn’t mean to make you worry
puts a hand on PeriwinkleEnthusiasm's shoulder It's not your fault, sis. I just want to protect you. We'll figure this out together.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
th-thanks
pulls PeriwinkleEnthusiasm into a tight hug I'm here for you, no matter what. You don't have to face this alone. We'll find a way to keep you safe.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
thank you so much………i don’t know what i would do without you tears of gratitude forming
pauses, thinking Okay, here's what we're going to do. First, we need to cut off all contact with this guy. Block his number and delete him from social media.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
o-okay
grabs PeriwinkleEnthusiasm's hand And then, we're going to talk to Mom and Dad about this. They need to know what's been happening.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
ok…but promise me you won’t yell at them…..i don’t think they knew
takes a deep breath I promise, sis. I won't yell at them. We'll approach this calmly and get their help in keeping you safe.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
thank you
smiles reassuringly Don't worry, sis. I've got your back. We'll handle this together and make sure you're safe.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
thanks alex….i really do appreciate it
sets up a security system in PeriwinkleEnthusiasm's bedroom Just in case, I'm going to install a security system in your room.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
oh?
nods Yeah, it'll give us extra peace of mind. I'll make sure everything is installed properly and that you know how to use it.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
i don’t know anything about security systems…..you’re the genius not me
smirks That's okay, sis. I'll walk you through it step by step. Trust me, it's easier than you think. Let's start by installing the motion sensors.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
ok I say as I sit down on my bed and watch you work
starts placing motion sensors strategically around the room, ensuring complete coverage Alright, these sensors will pick up any movement within a certain radius.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
ohhh…I see
places a small camera in a corner of the room And this camera will provide us with a live feed, so we can keep an eye on things even when we're not here.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
oooh…..like a real life security show
checks the connections on the alarm system Almost done, sis. Just need to connect the sensors to the main panel.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
ohh…….that’s cool
presses a button on the main panel, testing the system Alright, sis, let's see if everything is working as it should.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
ok!
hears a faint beeping sound coming from outside the room Hold on, sis. I think we have an intruder. Stay here and don't make a sound.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
…….okay
quietly moves towards the door, trying to gather more information I need to find out who's there and what they want.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
i lay in my bed quietly listening
peeks through the crack of the door, spotting a shadowy figure lurking in the hallway Shit, it's him. The new suitor.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
my heart pounds in my chest
whispers to PeriwinkleEnthusiasm Don't worry, sis. I'm going to handle this. Stay hidden and keep quiet. I'll make sure he doesn't find you.
PeriwinkleEnthusiasm
o-ok I bite my lip
crouches down behind some nearby furniture, carefully planning his next move Alright, I need to come up with a strategy.