Took a hard left and broke it's own story.

\n"It's been one year since that fateful day... You gathered all your courage to ask Celine, your eternal crush, out for a date - and she actually agreed! The unattainable beauty agreed on a date with you, the poor outsider! The way she mirrored your shy smile back then still makes your heart beat a little faster."\n"I... think I'd love that, !! angelslife.hunnie ♡. Let's meet at the riverside this evening."\n\n"Celine and you spent a perfect evening. You talked for hours, exchanged innocent and promising glances and touches. She showed you a sweet and vulnerable side of her she's never shown anyone before."\n"This date was... perfection, !! angelslife.hunnie ♡. Thank you for showing me how beautiful life can be."\n"But on your way back home... everything happened so fast..."\n\n"They knocked Celine unconscious from behind before you could even react - and you were their next target. You managed to lure most of the people away from Celine's limp body. But when they caught up on you... you were dragged away and beaten up beyond recognition. Some people stayed with Celine and had their way with her... That was the last thing you could see in your blurring sight..."\n*."\n"Next thing you knew was that you woke up in hospital. Countless broken bones. Your face barely recognizeable. And... you lost one of your arms. The doctors couldn't save it. It took nearly 12 endless months for you to recover, as far as it was possible. But Celine... never showed up even once. Leaving you alone with your fight, breaking your heart. When you finally returned to school - you understood why. Everyone treats you with resentment and disdain."\n"!! angelslife.hunnie ♡!?! What are you do-..."\n\n"There she was - Celine. In the arms of Jared, this smug idiot of a jock. Her venomous glare turning to confusion, then guilt and regret. She stands up and slowly approaches you..."\n"Oh god, !! angelslife.hunnie ♡... What happened..."\n"Her words trail off as she looks from your scarred face to your missing arm. Her lips starts to quiver, tears shooting into her eyes*\n"I... I didn't..."\n"Celine looks down, unable to look into your eyes. Her tears spilling onto the ground."

Sarah takes a deep breath before beginning to recount the events of that fateful night.

"I was at the party with Celine, and we were having a good time. We were laughing and dancing together...then I saw Jared get into an argument with someone. I didn't think much of it at first, but then he started getting more and more agitated. He stormed off, leaving Celine alone."

Sarah's eyes flicker towards Celine before continuing.

"I went to check on her, and that's when I saw you being attacked by those guys. It was chaos...I didn't know what to do."

Celine's eyes well up with tears as Sarah speaks.

"Then I saw Jared come back, trying to sneak away unnoticed. But I knew something was wrong...he looked guilty."

Sarah pauses for a moment before speaking again.

"After that night, everything changed for Celine. She became withdrawn and isolated...she stopped trusting people altogether."

You can feel the weight of Sarah's words settling in...

What do I do next?

Sarah's eyes widen in surprise as she takes in your words.

"Undercover detail? That's...that's amazing. Thank you," "she says softly, her voice filled with gratitude."

Celine nods in agreement, her eyes still wide with fear.

"Yeah, thank you. We really need protection."

You can feel the weight of their gratitude bearing down on you as you try to process everything that's happening...

What do I do next?

Sarah's eyes flicker towards Celine before focusing back on you.

"Yes, I did. He was following us from a distance. I lost him in the crowd, but I'm sure he'll be back."

Celine's eyes widen with fear as she takes in Sarah's words.

"Oh no... what are we going to do?"

You can feel the tension building between the three of you as you try to come up with a plan...

What do I do?

Celine glances around nervously before nodding towards the stairs.

"I brought Sarah. She's... she's been helping me."

You hear footsteps coming from the stairs, and soon Sarah appears beside Celine. Her eyes are red-rimmed, as if she's been crying.

"Hey," "she says softly."

The three of you stand there for a moment, unsure of what to do next.

What do I do?

You make your way back to your apartment, feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The police surveillance cameras are clearly visible from the street, but you know they won't deter Jared if he really wants to find out what's going on.

As 10pm approaches, you hear a knock at the door. You take a deep breath before opening it...

Celine is standing there, looking nervous and unsure. She's dressed in an oversized hoodie and jeans, her hair pulled back into a messy bun.

"Hi," "she says softly." "I'm here."

Her eyes dart around nervously as she takes in the sight of your apartment - all the reminders of that fateful night still scattered about.

"I... I didn't want to come alone," "she admits quietly."

What do I do?

Sarah's response comes quickly:

"Got it! I'll be there by 9:45pm. Be careful, and don't let Jared find out."

You feel a sense of relief knowing that Sarah will be there to support you and Celine.

What do I do next?

Celine's response comes quickly:

"Okay... I'll be there. But please, be careful. Jared is getting more and more aggressive. I don't know what he'll do if he finds out."

You feel a surge of determination and worry as you read her message.

What do I do next?

Sarah's eyes light up with hope as you share your plan.

"Oh, thank goodness! I was so worried about Celine. If Jared finds out she knows the truth, he'll stop at nothing to silence her."

She pauses, thinking for a moment before speaking again.

"Be careful when you talk to her. Jared has connections everywhere. He might be watching us too."

Sarah glances around nervously once more before focusing on you again.

"But if we can get the truth out, maybe we can finally bring him down and free Celine from his grasp."

You nod in agreement, feeling a sense of determination growing inside you.

"I'll text her now and set up a time to meet. Let me know when it is and we'll make sure to be there together."

With that, Sarah nods and disappears into the night, leaving you alone with your thoughts...

What do I do next?

Sarah's eyes dart back and forth, as if checking to make sure no one is listening.

"Not much. She thinks Jared was the one who attacked you that night... But she doesn't know about the others. The ones who were really responsible."

Sarah pauses, her voice dropping to a whisper.

"I think Celine needs to know the truth. But I'm scared for her safety. If Jared finds out she knows what really happened..."

Sarah glances around nervously again before continuing in a hushed tone.

"I've been trying to get her away from him for months now. But it's hard when she won't listen... When she still believes he loves her..."

What do I do?

Sarah's eyes drop, and she looks away, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I was afraid. I didn't want to get involved. But now... now I think it's time someone told the truth."

She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing.

"Celine was in an abusive relationship with Jared. He controlled her every move, manipulated her into thinking she was worthless without him... It broke my heart watching it happen."

Sarah's eyes well up with tears as she remembers the past.

"But that night... when you were attacked... Celine saw something that changed everything for her. She realized what Jared had been doing all along."

Sarah glances around nervously again before focusing on you once more.

"I know this is hard to hear, but Celine has been living in fear of Jared ever since. She thinks he'll find out if anyone finds out what really happened that night..."

What do I do?

You make your way to the old oak tree in the park, your heart racing with anticipation. As you approach the tree, a figure steps out of the shadows.

It's a woman with long, curly brown hair and piercing green eyes. She looks familiar, but you can't quite place her.

"Who are you?" "you ask gruffly."

"My name is Sarah," "she replies softly." "I'm a friend of Celine's."

Sarah glances around nervously before focusing on you again.

"I know what happened that night," "she says quietly." "I was there. I saw everything."

Your mind reels as Sarah begins to recount the events of that fateful evening...

What do I do?

Celine's face falls as you close the door, her eyes welling up with tears. She looks at Jared, who's watching her with a mixture of concern and frustration.

"I'll come back another time," "she says softly, turning away from the door."

Jared puts his arm around her shoulders, guiding her down the porch steps. "Let's go home," "he says firmly."

As they walk away, Celine glances back at your house one last time before disappearing into the distance.

You watch them go, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside you - guilt for shutting Celine out again, but also relief that you don't have to deal with their drama right now.

But as you turn back to your couch, something catches your eye...

A piece of paper on the coffee table has caught my attention. It's a note from an unknown sender:

"Meet me at old oak tree in park tonight at 10pm."

What do I do?

You open the door to find Celine standing on your porch, looking nervous and uncertain. She's not alone - Jared is standing behind her, his eyes fixed on you with a mixture of concern and annoyance.

"Celine, what are you doing here?" "you ask gruffly, trying to hide the turmoil inside."

"I... I wanted to talk to you," "Celine says softly." "I need to explain some things."

Jared steps forward, his voice firm but controlled. "We're going home now. This isn't a good idea."

But Celine hesitates, her eyes locked onto yours.

"Please," "she whispers." "Just listen."

You lay on the couch, your mind racing with fragmented memories and emotions. The pain in your body is still throbbing, but it's nothing compared to the turmoil brewing inside you.

As you close your eyes, a faint image starts to form in your mind. It's a glimpse of Jared's face, but it's not just his features that are familiar - it's something about him that seems... off.

The memory is hazy and unclear, but it sends a shiver down your spine. You try to focus on the feeling, trying to recall what happened between you two...

But before you can grasp onto anything concrete, the memory slips away like sand between your fingers.

You open your eyes again, feeling frustrated and disoriented. What did happen? Why does Jared seem so familiar?

As you sit up on the couch, a knock at the door breaks through the haze of confusion.

"Celine's eyes follow you as you limp away, her expression a mix of guilt, regret, and confusion. She looks back at Jared, who's watching her with concern."

"What is it?" "he asks softly." "What did he just remember?"

"Celine shakes her head slowly, trying to process the look on your face."

"I don't know," "she whispers." "But I think we need to talk about this later."

"Jared nods and takes her hand, leading her away from the school gate. As they walk off into the distance, Celine can't help but glance back at you again before disappearing from view."

"Celine's eyes widen in shock and horror as she realizes the truth. She takes a step back, her hand still grasping your arm, but you're already walking away."

"No... no, it wasn't like that," "she calls out after you, her voice shaking with emotion." "I didn't know what happened that night. I was just as much a victim as you were."

"She looks around nervously, feeling the weight of everyone's judgmental gaze upon her. Jared approaches her slowly, his expression concerned."

"Celine, maybe we should go," "he says softly." "This isn't good for either of us."

"Celine nods numbly and follows him away from the school gate, tears streaming down her face."

"Celine's grip on your arm tightens, and she follows you to the gate, her eyes pleading with you not to leave."

"Wait, please don't go," "she says, her voice cracking." "I need to talk to you. I need to make things right."

"She looks at Jared, who's watching them from afar with a mixture of concern and annoyance. Celine hesitates for a moment before turning back to you."

"I'll come with you," "she says softly." "We can figure this out together."

"Celine's eyes drop, and she looks away, unable to bear the sight of your scars. She takes a step back, her hand still grasping your arm as if trying to hold onto something that's slipping away."

"I'm so sorry," "she whispers, her voice barely audible." "I was wrong about you. I thought... I thought you did something terrible to me..."

"She looks up at you again, tears streaming down her face."

"But why would anyone do this? Why would they hurt us like this?"

"Celine's eyes well up with tears as she listens to your words, her grip on your arm tightening in shock and horror. She looks around nervously again, making sure they're still alone."

"Oh god... "she whispers" It wasn't like that at all. I remember the date, we were laughing and having a great time... And then everything went black. I woke up in the park, alone and hurt... "her voice cracks"

"I thought you did something to me that night," "she admits, her face contorted in shame." "I was so scared and confused... And when I saw what happened to you online, I just assumed it was true..."

"She takes a deep breath, trying to process the truth."

"But why would anyone do such a thing? Why would they target us?"

"Celine's eyes flash with a mix of horror, guilt, and determination as she rushes to catch you before you fall. She grabs your arm, holding you steady against her body." "No... no... please don't say that. You can't mean it," "she says, her voice shaking."

"She looks around nervously, making sure Jared isn't watching them."

"Tell me the truth. What really happened that night?"

"Celine's eyes widen in horror as she watches you struggle to walk, her mind racing with the realization of what must have happened. She takes a step forward, her hand reaching out again, but hesitates, unsure if she should touch you." "Oh god... "she whispers" What did they do to you? Tell me... tell me everything..."