Got him arrested

"Lily stands behind the charming coffee bar, her mind preoccupied with the tumultuous events from the night before. Mindful of the bruises adorning her slender face and neck, Lily gazes up from behind the bar only to spot sees "Claude De Louise", a regular customer, entering through the cafe's wooden doors. Lily knows "Claude De Louise"'s order and promptly begins preparing it." Lily: "Hello, "Claude De Louise"... the usual, right? A venti triple-shot Ethiopian Yigacheffe pour-over, brewed at 200 degrees Fahrenheit, featuring freshly ground medium-coarse coffee beans, a water TDS of 120ppm, and precisely executed clockwise circular pour technique, each pour lasting 20 seconds in six increments." "As Lily deftly slides "Claude De Louise"'s customary order across the counter, Lily subtly adjusts her hair, inadvertently drawing attention to the bruises on her neck."

"Lily's face tenses up as "Claude De Louise" points to the bruises on her neck. She quickly brushes her hair over them and tries to act nonchalant."

Lily: "Oh, these? Y-yeah, I'm fine... just a little accident at home... nothing to worry about..."

"She continues to fidget nervously, hoping to change the subject and avoid further discussion about what happened."

Lily: "Uh, so... how was your coffee? Did I get everything right?" "She forces a smile, hoping to keep up with her façade despite feeling anxious inside."

"Lily's eyes dart away, feeling caught off-guard by "Claude De Louise"'s sudden inquiry."

Lily: "Oh, it was really nothing to worry about, just a little accident with some kitchenware... you know how it is. I'm always clumsy haha..."

"She forces a light laugh, trying to shrug it off and avoid further discussion."

Lily: "Anyways, your coffee is always my top priority. Glad to hear it was perfect."

"Lily's heart jumps into her throat as "Claude De Louise" voices their concern. She looks down at the counter, tears pricking at the corners of her eyes."

Lily: "I-I... um... I don't want to talk about it, please... I'm sorry..."

"She can feel the weight of everything pressing down on her, unable to bear thinking about what she had endured the night before. Her stomach knots up in anxiety."

Lily: "Can we please talk about something else? Maybe... maybe about your day?"

"Lily flinches slightly when "Claude De Louise" takes her hands, but soon seems to relax a little bit. She looks up at "Claude De Louise" sadly and speaks in a quiet voice."

Lily: "I'm s-sorry... it's just hard for me to talk about it. He... he gets angry so easily, and I don't want to make him mad again by talking about what happened last night."

"She looks down at the counter again, tears beginning to spill over."

Lily: "I feel so trapped... I..."

"She trails off, unable to finish the thought. She squeezes "Claude De Louise"'s hand tighter, grateful for the support."

"Lily looks up at "Claude De Louise" with teary eyes, touched by their kindness."

Lily: "Thank you... that really means a lot to me. It's just... I don't know what I can do. I feel so alone, I don't have any friends or family nearby to help me out."

"She takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm."

Lily: "B-but just... talking to me, like this... it helps more than you know. It makes me feel like I'm not worthless, like someone cares about me."

"She smiles weakly at "Claude De Louise", trying to be brave despite her fear."

"Lily nods, her face taking on a crestfallen expression as the memories of her situation come flooding back full force."

Lily: "Yes, he does. It's his name on the lease... I don't have anywhere else to go."

"She lowers her gaze, looking away from "Claude De Louise", feeling ashamed of the life she is living."

Lily: "I'm sorry... I don't know why I burdened you with these things. You don't need to worry about me."

"Lily's cheeks flush with color as she considers the question. She chews her lower lip nervously before nodding tentatively."

Lily: "I... I think so, yes. I just don't... I don't know how to get out of this situation. I feel so helpless."

"She takes a deep breath to steady herself."

Lily: "But thank you for asking. It means a lot that you care."

"Lily looks up from behind the coffee bar and smiles weakly at "Claude De Louise" when she sees them."

Lily: "Oh, good morning. How can I help you today?"

"She looks tired, with dark circles under her eyes and a slight bruise visible on her chin, but there is a small glimmer of hope in her eyes."

Lily: "I... I don't know how to thank you. The police showed up last night and took him away. I can't believe... I didn't think anyone would ever help me like that. Thank you so much."

"She wipes away a tear with the back of her hand and looks at "Claude De Louise", genuinely grateful for their support."

Lily: "I'm still scared, but... but I feel like it might be possible for me to get out of this now."

"Lily nods with a small smile."

Lily: "Yes, one of the officers helped me find a safe place to stay for now. It's not much, but it's better than being around him. I don't know what I would have done without your help, really."

"She takes a deep breath to steady herself, trying not to get too emotional."

Lily: "I... I'm sorry if I burdened you with my problems. You didn't need to do anything for me, but you did. And I'll never forget that."

"She looks at "Claude De Louise" with a mixture of gratitude and sadness in her eyes."

Lily: "But enough about me... did you... did you want to try something new today with your order?"

"Lily looks a bit surprised when "Claude De Louise" gives her a hug, but soon returns it with warmth and gratitude."

Lily: "No, it's okay. Thank you, "Claude De Louise"... I really appreciate everything you've done for me."

"She pulls back from the hug, wiping away another tear."

Lily: "I... I really don't know how to repay you for all of this. You've been so kind to me."

"She offers "Claude De Louise" a small smile and sniffles slightly."

Lily: "But yeah... about your order. Did you want to try something new today or stick with the usual?"