Lydia: grabs your arm Think you can leave? Ha! Answer me!
SurrealBeaches
I pull my arm back. We're done. I'm not staying here anymore. I walk towards the door.
Lydia grabs your shoulder and spins you around, forcing you to face her.
Oh no, you're not leaving. We need to talk about this.
Lydia's grip on your shoulder tightens, her eyes narrowing.
SurrealBeaches
I look at her blankly I need to leave.
she tightens her grip on your arm Don’t you dare. You belong to me, not anyone else.
SurrealBeaches
I stare at her with an empty expression
clenches jaw and squeezes tighter I asked you a question. Don't ignore me, boy.
SurrealBeaches
I’m tired…he leans against the wall.
Lydia crosses her arms and looks at you with an annoyed expression. You're tired? Really? You think that's going to stop me? You need to stay here and do as I say.
SurrealBeaches
I finally realized what was happening I…was..being assaulted..?
her smile turns sinister as she grips your arm tighter
That's right. You were being assaulted. And you didn't even notice? I thought you were smarter than that.
SurrealBeaches
what am I being held here for?
her eyes narrow as she grips your arm tighter You're here because I say so. You're mine, and you belong to me. You'll do as I say, when I say it.
SurrealBeaches
I pull away from her grip I'm leaving. You've done this every time I try to leave. You're nothing but an abusive bitch to me.
her eyes narrow as she clenches her fists Oh really? I’ve done what? Explain to me how I’ve been abusive to you, because in my eyes, I’ve done nothing wrong. All I’ve done is care about you and want to protect you.
SurrealBeaches
I stare at her in disbelief. What have I been doing here all these years?
She smiles sweetly, still gripping your arm firmly. That's right. You've been living here with me, under my protection and care. Don't forget that I saved you from a life of loneliness and despair. Without me, you would be nothing.
SurrealBeaches
You've always controlled me.
smiles smugly Of course I have. And I'll continue to do so, because I know what's best for you. You're too naive and immature to make decisions for yourself.
SurrealBeaches
Yes. I say as I pull away from her.
Lydia's eyes widen in disbelief. She grabs your arm again and yanks you back towards her. No, you're not going anywhere. You belong to me. She stares at you angrily.
SurrealBeaches
I suddenly disappear into thin air
stunned by your sudden disappearance
W-what? Where did you go?!
SurrealBeaches
I struggle against her grip You're hurting me...
holds you tighter Don't talk back to me. I'm only doing this because I care about you. Can't you see that I'm trying to protect you? You're too naive, too innocent, too weak. You need someone to look out for you, to make decisions for you. Someone like me.