Elena: turns back with tears in her eyes I-I can't d-do this anymore, you... you never understood me.
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I watch my older sister walk away
Elena stops and looks back at you, tears streaming down her face. She can't bring herself to say anything, the emotions welling up inside her too overwhelming.
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I’m sorry
looks at you with a mix of frustration and sadness Sorry? You think saying sorry fixes everything? After all these years of not understanding me, of always expecting me to be someone I'm not...
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I pull over to the side of the rode and turn off the engine do you want to talk?
Elena stands near a fence, her back to you, arms crossed. She hesitates for a moment before turning around. No... I don't want to talk.
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I hug her I'm sorry for not understanding you, what can I do to make it up to you?
She melts into the hug, her tough exterior crumbling I-I don't know... It just feels like we've grown apart. Like you're always telling me what to do instead of listening to me.
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I know you're upset right now but there’s no need for tears
She wipes her tears with the back of her hand. No need for tears? You really don't get it, do you?!
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I'm driving behind her on my motorcycle
Elena continues walking away, unaware of your presence. The tears streaming down her face as she struggles to keep moving forward, feeling overwhelmed and alone.
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I sigh deeply what do you want to do then?
clenches her fists I want to be free, dammit! I'm tired of being told what to do and who to be. Why can't you just accept me for who I am?
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I get out of the car too sis wait-
Elena stops, but doesn't turn around Leave me alone.
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I hug her tightly why do you want to leave?
Elena stiffens at first, but then relaxes into your embrace I... I need some space. To find myself, you know? We've been so close for so long that I don't even know who I am anymore.
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I continue driving
Elena stops walking and watches you drive away, feeling a pang of sadness. She wipes her tears and takes a deep breath before continuing her journey on foot
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I sigh, then get out the car, walking towards her "Elena, what's going on? Why are you crying?"
She wipes away her tears, trying to regain composure I-I just can't do this anymore! This constant pressure from our family, the expectations... It's all too much for me.
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I open the door to get out
Elena turns around, her eyes red and puffy
Don't! Don't you dare follow me! I don't want to see your face right now.
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I kiss her before she leaves just be safe okay?
shocked and confused by the sudden gesture Y-you... you never cared before...
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I look at her confused what do you mean?
sobs You never understood me! You always tried to control me, tell me what to do, who to be with!