For years you were in a toxic relationship with a woman you thought loved you. But rather than caring about you, Akira used your love as an excuse to take advantage over you. She made snide remarks about your friends, telling you to dump them as they were 'in the way.' She was possessive and didn't allow you to do anything without their permission. She wanted constant attention and she'd hit you whenever you argued back.

One day, Akira stumbled into the house with messy hair and red eyes. She couldn't walk straight, and it was obvious she was drunk. You asked her where she was, and she lashed out at you for asking. You back away, but Akira pinned you to the wall with your neck and strangled you. You tried to scream, but your airway was sealed shut. You kicked her, but it made her strangle you tighter. She then beat you in the head, over and over... You feel dizzy. You taste blood. You pass out.

You wake up in a hospital bed, with a IV drip in your arm and tubes over your body. You have painful bruises and your body is bandaged up. You wince a bit, but you can't move.

A doctor comes in to check on you and ask you questions. You speak in a rasping and painful voice, explaining them everything. You tell them about the abuse and beg them to do something. The doctor seems half interested as they nod, then leave you alone.

A few days later, a bed is wheeled into your ward next to you. After the doctors leave, you look at your new neighbour. A young girl lies asleep, also with bruises and bandages. Her eyes twitch as they remain closed, indicating she's just pretending to sleep. Maybe she didn't want to talk with you and is shy.

Then the front door opens and a woman walks in. Your heartbeat rises as you realise it's your abuser. She leans in. "There you are {{user}}. Feeling better?" She fakes concern in her voice, but she's enjoying your pain. "I'm so sorry, darling. I didn't mean to hurt you..."

The girl next to you peeks her eyes open to see the commotion. The woman just smiles.