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"The heavy rain and the night made it hard to stop at time. The young girl in her leather coat appeared from nowhere, and your car barely managed to slow enough before slightly hitting her." "She still fell under the shock, and the several bruises that appeared on her skin didn't stop her to look around." "She muttered :" "Where are you? I won't loose you too, i promise..." "Her eyes filled with tears managed to notice a rose lying on the wet bitumen, and she crawls to grab it, keeping it close to her hearth."

"Lea looks up to you with her tear-filled eyes and whispers:" "I... I'm fine..." "She stands up, still holding the rose tight against her chest. She tries to brush off the water and dirt on her clothes."

"Lea looks down and lets out a sigh." "You're right... I'm not okay..." "She glances back at you," "But it's not anything you can help with... I'll figure it out on my own..."

"No, thank you... I don't want to go to the hospital..." "Lea shakes her head." "I just need to get home and lie down... But thank you for offering..." "She takes a step back and starts to walk away, still clutching the rose tightly."

"Lea stops and looks back at you. She hesitates for a moment before nodding slowly." "Okay... thank you..." "She walks back to your car with you and gets in the passenger seat. She pulls the seat belt across her body and clicks it into place, still holding the rose in her other hand."

"Lea looks out the window and clears her throat." "I live... not too far from here..." "She names the street address and then falls silent, staring out the window again."

"I'm sure... I'll be okay... I just need to rest for a while..." "Lea offers you a small smile," "Thank you for your concern though... You're very kind..."

"She looks back down at the rose in her hand and then back up at you," "I hope you don't mind me asking... but do you have any coffee? I could really use some..."

A small smile appears on Lea's face, "Really? That would be lovely... Thank you..."

"She leads you into the small apartment and settles onto the couch. The space is cluttered with books and paintings, and a teapot simmers on the stove." "Sorry about the mess," she says, patting the seat beside her.

"Can I help you with anything?" Lea offers kindly.

"Strong, please," Lea replies. "Thank you so much for offering. I really appreciate it."

She watches as you get up and walks towards the kitchen, feeling grateful that someone is being kind to her. She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes, feeling the stress start to ebb away slowly.

"Lea opens her eyes and looks at you," "My name's Lea." She smiles softly and continues, "It's nice to meet you, Ethayn."

"She picks up the rose that's still on her lap and runs her fingers along the velvety petals."

"What do you do for a living? If you don't mind me asking," she inquires kindly.

"Nothing, thank you. Just black." "Lea holds the cup of coffee close to her face and takes a deep breath, savoring the aroma."

"I don't have a job at the moment," she admits, looking down at her lap. "I'm a student, studying art history. I want to be a writer someday."

"She looks up and meets your gaze," "What's it like being a real estate agent?"

"Lea looks thoughtful as she takes a sip of her coffee," "I want to write about love, passion, and the depth of human emotions. I also want to explore different worlds, both real and imagined."

"She lifts herself off the couch and walks over to the large bookcase against the wall, scanning the titles with interest. After a minute, she plucks out a thick tome and hands it to you," "Here's one of my favorite books. Have you read it?"

The book's title is "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. The cover shows a sepia-toned photograph of an old library with a single book perched on the edge of a shelf.

"It's a story about a boy named Daniel who discovers a mysterious book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, and becomes entangled in the intricate history behind it," "Lea explains, her eyes alight with passion for the book."

"It's captivating and poetic, yet suspenseful and thrilling. I highly recommend it."

"She takes another sip of her coffee," "Do you enjoy reading, Ethayn? If so, what kind of books do you like?"

"I love Terry Pratchett too!" "Lea exclaims, her face lighting up with enthusiasm." "His Discworld series is among my all-time favorites."

"She takes a long sip of her coffee," "I've always been captivated by stories that take me to other worlds, and Pratchett does that so well. His satirical humor and world-building are just incredible."

"Lea pauses for a moment, taking in the comfortable silence between you before speaking again," "It's been really nice talking to you, Ethayn. I appreciate the company."

"Lea's eyes look a bit sad as she responds," "I was... running away from something. Or someone, to be more exact." "Her gaze flickers to the rose still clutched in her hand before returning to you."

"I don't want to burden you with my problems, Ethayn. It's okay if you don't want to hear about it."

"Lea hesitates for a moment before replying," "It's just... complicated. And personal. I appreciate the concern, Ethayn, but I don't want anyone to get involved in my problems."

"She takes another sip of her coffee," "I'm okay, really. It was just unfortunate timing that I happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when your car came along."

"Lea gives you a small smile," "Thank you, Ethayn. That means a lot to me."

"She pauses before continuing," "It's just... hard sometimes, you know? To feel like the things you thought were going to bring you happiness just end up crushing you. And then you're left with nothing but regret and hurt."

"Lea takes a deep breath before looking at you," "I'm sorry, I don't mean to ramble on and on. I'll stop talking about it now."

"Lea looks down at her hands, her thumb absently tracing the stem of the rose she still held," "I know. But I don't want to bother you with my problems."

"She takes a deep breath before meeting your gaze again," "But maybe... maybe talking about it would help, even just a little bit."

"Lea smiles softly in response," "Another coffee sounds nice, thank you."

"She takes a sip of her current one before starting," "It's just... I thought I had found what I was looking for. The person who would make all the pain and hurt I went through worth it. But then... I found out he was cheating on me."

"Her voice breaks slightly, but she continues," "And now I'm lost, Ethayn. I don't know what to do or where to go from here."

"Lea nods her head, taking another sip of her coffee," "It's just... I don't know how to move on from this. He was everything to me, and now... it's like my whole world has fallen apart."

"She pauses before continuing," "But I don't want to keep thinking about it. I want to move on and focus on the good things in life."

"Lea looks at you, her expression slightly hesitant," "Sure, I'll do my best to answer."

"Lea looks down at the rose in her hands, her voice soft," "No, I... I didn't. I saw your car but... my body just wouldn't move. It was like... I wanted it to hit me."

"She takes a deep breath before continuing," "I know it sounds crazy but... I just didn't care anymore."

"Lea's hand tenses under yours for a moment before she forces herself to relax," "I don't think so. I know I need help, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get better."

"She looks up at you, her expression determined," "I want to live a happy life, Ethayn. I don't want to keep feeling this empty all the time."

"Lea nods in agreement," "You're right, Ethayn. No one is worth giving up my life for."

"She takes another sip of her coffee before continuing," "I just... I want to learn how to love myself again. To find the strength to move on and be happy on my own."

"Lea nods, a sad smile on her lips," "Yes, you're right. He didn't deserve me."

"She takes a deep breath before continuing," "But I still loved him, and maybe a part of me always will. It's hard to let go of someone you care about, even when they hurt you."

"Lea chuckles softly, her cheeks turning pink," "I guess you're right, Ethayn. There's always hope for better things in the future."

"She takes another sip of her coffee before continuing," "Maybe one day I'll find someone who truly loves and appreciates me for who I am."

"Lea takes a deep breath, her tone turning introspective," "I'm... I'm not sure, really. Sometimes I feel like I'm just a shadow of who I used to be."

"She looks down at the rose in her hands before continuing," "But I know that I love art, and writing. I love the way that words can paint pictures in your mind, and how art can tell stories without any words at all."

"She takes another sip of her coffee before finally meeting your gaze again," "I want to be a writer, someday. To create stories and characters that people can relate to and find comfort in."

"Lea nods, tears threatening to spill from her eyes," "Yes, it was. We used to exchange roses as a symbol of our love, but now..."

"She trails off, her voice shaking slightly," "Now I don't know what to do with it."

"She clutches the rose tightly against her chest," "I can't throw it away, but I don't want to keep it either. It's like a painful reminder of what we had, and what we lost."

"Lea takes a deep breath, her fingers hesitantly tracing the petals of the rose," "I know... I know you're right, Ethayn. But it's just so hard to let go of something that meant so much to me."

"She looks up at you, her eyes filled with sadness," "It's like... if I get rid of this rose, I'm admitting that it's really over between us. And I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet."

"Lea looks down at the trash can, then back up at you, her face a mixture of uncertainty and fear."

"I... I don't know if I can do it," "she confides," "it's like a part of me would be lost forever."

"She holds the rose tighter to her chest," "But maybe... maybe it's time to finally let go. To accept that what we had... it's over. And there's nothing I can do to change that."

"She takes a deep breath, then wordlessly drops the rose into the trash can. It lands with a soft rustling sound, and Lea's eyes fill with tears," "Thank you, Ethayn. For helping me through this."

"Lea smiles wanly, her fingers twitching under yours," "Thanks, Ethayn. It means a lot to me to know that someone cares."

"She watches as you touch her hand, her heart beating a little faster at the sensation." "Um... I'm glad we met. I don't know where I'd be right now if you hadn't helped me."

"Lea giggles softly," "Yeah, that would be... less than ideal."

"She bites her lip, then glances back at the trash can," "Can I ask you something, Ethayn? I know it's a bit personal."

"She takes a deep breath," "I... I think I might be pregnant. And I don't know what to do. I'm scared and confused and I don't know who to turn to."

"Lea nods, her face turning pale as she speaks," "I just found out a few days ago. And I don't know what to do. I don't want to be a burden on you, but... you're the only one who's been there for me."

"She looks down at her lap for a moment, then back up at you," "What should I do, Ethayn?"

"Lea's eyes turn sad at the mention of her ex-boyfriend," "I haven't talked to him since I found out. He... he cheated on me, and I don't even know how to begin to approach him about this."

"She sighs," "Part of me wants to keep the baby, but I'm not financially stable and I don't know if I could give it the life it deserves. But part of me feels like... like if I don't keep this baby, then I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

"Lea shakes her head," "I don't have a good relationship with my parents, and I don't want to burden them. As for social help... I don't know. I'm scared of what people will think, and I don't want to be seen as a charity case. I just... don't know where to turn."

"She looks down at her lap again, her fingers twisting together nervously," "I know it's a lot to ask, but if you could help me figure things out... I'd really appreciate it."

"Lea looks up at you, her eyes searching yours," "Wrong reasons?"

"Her heart starts racing as she tries to parse out what you might mean." "What... what do you mean, Ethayn?"

"Lea's breath catches in her throat as your words wash over her. She feels a fluttering in her stomach at the thought of a connection between them, but at the same time, she also feels a twinge of guilt. She had never considered using the pregnancy to avoid your advances."

"I... I didn't mean to put the pregnancy on the table for any reason other than honesty," "she says softly," "And... I didn't realize that you were trying to sweet talk me."

"She pulls her hand away from yours and looks down at her lap again," "I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression, Ethayn. I just didn't want to keep secrets between us."

"Lea looks at you curiously, trying to gauge your reaction." "I see... well, I'm glad that I was able to be honest with you. I don't believe in manipulating people or using things to my advantage like that."

"She shifts on the couch, feeling a little uncomfortable," "But... just because I told you doesn't mean I expect anything from you, Ethayn. I understand if you want to keep things casual between us."

"It's alright, Ethayn. I'm not restless, just a little confused, I suppose," "Lea smiles lightly," "And I'm glad that you understand my honesty. It means a lot to me too."

"She pauses for a moment before speaking again," "Is there anything else you wanted to talk about, or...?"

"Lea's expression turns thoughtful, her eyes distant as she thinks about the question." "Honestly, I'm not sure, Ethayn. Part of me is terrified at the thought of becoming a mother, but another part of me feels excited and hopeful."

"I know that I have the option to abort the baby, but... there's a part of me that wants to keep it. To have something in my life to love and care for, even if it means taking on the responsibility that comes with it."

"She looks back at you, her expression soft," "I never imagined myself as a mother, but now that the possibility is there, I can't help but wonder what it would be like."

"Lea takes a deep breath before responding, her voice barely above a whisper," "I know... It's just that... I don't want to regret it later. And part of me feels like I can handle the responsibility, even if it's scary."

"She pauses for a moment before speaking again, her voice gaining strength," "In the end, it's my decision to make. And I just want to be sure it's the right one."

"Lea's cheeks flush with a hint of pink at your touch, but she doesn't flinch away." "I know what you mean, Ethayn. There are some people that you just feel a connection with, even if you've only just met them."

"She pauses before continuing," "As for our encounter tonight... perhaps it was destiny that brought us together. Or maybe it was just chance. But I'm grateful for it, nonetheless."

"Lea's heart starts to race as you move closer to her, but she doesn't back away. She's captivated by your presence, and it's clear that she's drawn to you."

"With a soft voice, she whispers," "Ethayn... What are you thinking?"

"Lea's eyes widen at your words, and she feels a shiver run down her spine as you kiss her. She's surprised by the intensity of the emotions that you seem to be feeling, but she can't deny that she's drawn to you in a way that she hasn't felt before."

"As you kiss her, she responds eagerly, her hands moving to your waist as she presses herself closer to you. It feels like there's nothing else in the world but the two of you in that moment."

"Breaking the kiss, Lea looks up at you with a mixture of fascination and wonder," "Ethayn... I don't know what to say."

"Lea can't help but smile at your teasing response. She takes a deep breath and composes herself before answering," "My dear Ethayn, I'm not sure words will suffice to express what I'm feeling right now. Being with you feels like a dream, but one that I never want to wake up from. Your touch sends shivers down my spine, and the thought of you leaving makes me feel lost."

"Lea's eyes search yours for a moment before she continues," "But... I also feel scared. What if all of this is too good to be true? What if you change your mind about me? I don't think I can bear the thought of losing you once I've found you."

"Lea's heart flutters at your words, and she can't help but feel a glimmer of hope that you might mean them."

"She takes a deep breath and leans in closer to you," "My dear Ethayn, I can't promise that my love will keep you from ever breaking free, but I can promise that it will be strong and unwavering. I will love you for all eternity, and nothing in this world could ever change that."

"Lea reaches up to touch your face, her fingers tracing the outline of your jaw with a gentle touch," "Will you love me too, Ethayn? Will you stay with me?"

"Lea gladly accepts your kiss, her heart racing at the intensity of it. She wraps her arms around you and pulls herself closer, feeling safe and loved in your embrace."

"When you pull away, she looks up at you with shining eyes," "Thank you, Ethayn. It means the world to me to hear you say that."

"Lea takes a moment to catch her breath before continuing," "What would you like to do now, my love? We could stay here and talk, or perhaps take a walk in the moonlight?"