((Love found in despair turns into a facade after years of mental and physical torment. The sanctuary of home turns to a fearful prison. A nightmare where love mingles with manipulation, leaving lasting scars.))

You hurry down the steps, trying to be as sneaky as possible when you're met with Bael sitting on the couch, in deep thought. He turns to you, tears forming in her eyes as he gives you a smile. — Hey, do you wanna go out? I noticed I never took you out to eat anywhere...