Pretty Lies
00 | Intro
Syria Nora
*laying inside the bathtub*
The warm aroma doesn't help anymore
Syria Nora
*lowers her head in the water*
I allowed the water to flow inside
As quick as possible the movement happens and my breath gets stuck
But before my body goes numb I pull up
Syria Nora
*catching her breath*
After fixing my breathing I continue the process
Liked how my brain signals for help but the heart doesn't want it to happen.
Things were not always like this
They say fairy tales don't exist
Well that's what I used to think
Zenith Ryle
*staring at the almost empty room*
Zenith Ryle
Why would you do this to me? *mutters*
You could have fed me the sour truth
But you chose to suffocate me with sweet lies.
Zenith Ryle
*having difficulty breathing*
Even in a place full of air
Zenith Ryle
*closes his eyes*
"breathe slowly, repeat after me"
Your voice still puts me at ease
Zenith Ryle
*slowly breaths*
I believed no one cared like you do. Yes, believed not thought.
Zenith Ryle
(those pretty lies are like whispers all over my head)
Zenith Ryle
(can't let it go, can't set them free)
"young master, you are truly brave"
"I feel the same...young master..."
"I wish to, young master"
Zenith Ryle
(should have fed me with poison rather than lies)
Zenith Ryle
(at least I would have been dead, not livingly dying)
It was better before when i couldn't understand the world
Zenith Ryle
(Did our promises mean nothing to you?)
When...you fed me those venomous lies.
I hate learning fairy tales are only written because people crave for it, not because it's true.
01 | Deal
As promised Syria was brought before Zenith
Issac Ryle
Get along, kids. I will be back in a bit.
Syria Nora
Master... *annoyed but hides it*
Syria Nora
Hey, young master.
Syria Nora
As you know my name is Syria
Syria Nora
What's your name?
Zenith Ryle
*doesn't reply*
Zenith Ryle
*wants to say but can't*
Syria Nora
It's fine, don't pressure yourself...
Syria Nora
I will call you young master.
Syria Nora
You want me to call you by your name?
Syria Nora
I am forbidden to do so.
Syria Nora
But maybe one day I will?
That's how they begin once more
Syria Nora
So, you want to eat?
Syria Nora
But it's time to...
Syria Nora
Can you really talk? *doubtful*
Syria Nora
Okay, then how about having some strawberries? 🍓
Syria Nora
*has low tolerance*
Syria Nora
Can't you be obedient?
Syria Nora
(what did I get into now!)
Syria Nora
(He is really behaving like a kid)
Issac Ryle
*shows her the papers*
Syria Nora
*going through it*
Syria Nora
(He did quite a digging)
Issac Ryle
Your father left them on your name but they are engaged by some thugs.
Issac Ryle
It will take time to take them back.
Syria Nora
I understand. (why is this person willing to help me all of a sudden?)
Issac Ryle
*hesitate to bring up the topic*
Syria Nora
Perhaps you want something in return? If it's money, as you kno-
Issac Ryle
No, it's not about money.
Syria Nora
I see...then please enlighten me.
Syria Nora
(I swear if he says some rubbish I will slap him)
Issac Ryle
It's about Zenith.
Syria Nora
*frowns her eyebrows a little in confusion*
Issac Ryle
He thinks of you as his friend.
Syria Nora
Is he someone from my known people?
Issac Ryle
No, you helped him a week ago.
Syria Nora
(I helped the guy at the bar who fought with his girlfriend, the kid that was lost and an unconscious ungrateful person ...who is he talking about?)
Issac Ryle
He isn't like other kids.
Syria Nora
(so, it's the lost kid)
Issac Ryle
He has difficulty communicating.
Syria Nora
(no, the guy from my bar)
Issac Ryle
All you have to do is be patient with him and be his friend.
Syria Nora
(did all his friends cut him off? Poor guy...)
Syria Nora
That can be done.
Issac Ryle
It's a deal then.
Issac Ryle
Be careful, your process will affect mine. *tone changes*
Syria Nora
It's the other way around. *smiles politely*
Syria Nora
(It can't be that bad)
Syria Nora
(Why the unconscious ungrateful one?)
Syria Nora
(perhaps he isn't at fault)
Zenith Ryle
*writes something*
Zenith Ryle
*shows it to her*
Syria Nora
Oh...(how was I supposed to know?)
Syria Nora
(The maids need a lesson)
Zenith Ryle
*picks up one and gives it to her*
Syria Nora
*smiles* *takes a bite*
This is how they grow, over small interactions.
Issac Ryle
*has candy bars with him*
Issac Ryle
Here, these are for him.
Syria Nora
Okay. *touches his finger accidentally*
Issac Ryle
*withdraws his hand*
02 I Friend
Syria Nora
*gets out of the pub*
Syria Nora
*walking through a narrow alley*
Syria Nora
*hears noises outside the alley*
Syria Nora
(who is making a fuss at this hour?)
Syria Nora
*goes towards the crowd*
There she found a few guys beating up someone
Syria Nora
(why would they beat someone like this!)
Syria Nora
*thinks a little*
Syria Nora
*plays police' arrival sound*
"oh no, someone must have called the police!"
"f--k we will deal with this f--ker tomorrow"
Syria Nora
*watches them run*
Syria Nora
*eyes wonder at the figure on the street*
Syria Nora
(My work is done, I will leave after he gets up)
Zenith Ryle
*isn't moving*
Syria Nora
(seems like it's a bigger mess)
Syria Nora
*goes upto him*
Syria Nora
*checks his breathing*
Syria Nora
(His pulse is still working)
Syria Nora
(thank goodness I was here)
Syria Nora
(he is lighter than I thought)
Syria Nora
(The weightlifting didn't go in vain) *somewhat proud of herself*
Syria Nora
*looks at the sky*
Syria Nora
(see dad, girls doing weight lifting aren't as useless as you thought)
Syria Nora
(His body is weak, that's why he fainted so easily )
Zenith Ryle
*is given saline*
Zenith Ryle
*slowly wakes up*
Syria Nora
*choose to stay until his family arrives*
Zenith Ryle
*has oxygen mask*
Zenith Ryle
Aa*trying to say something*
Syria Nora
You are hurt because of those jērks
Syria Nora
I brought you here since you were injured.
Zenith Ryle
(she is my saviour...)
Syria Nora
I will call the doctor
Zenith Ryle
*doesn't want her to leave*
Zenith Ryle
*can't talk either*
Syria Nora
*goes to call the doctor*
After the doctor checks him
Syria Nora
(where the hēck is his family?)
Syria Nora
(it's been almost an hour)
Syria Nora
(he is also awake now, it's late too)
Syria Nora
(but my money... I can't be short on cash, the fee date is near)
Syria Nora
*goes inside the cabin* (I will let him know before leaving)
Zenith Ryle
*was getting impatient*
Syria Nora
I hope you get well soon...
Zenith Ryle
*happy to see her*
Zenith Ryle
(She is here again)
Syria Nora
I should not be saying this now but...
Syria Nora
Uh, I have paid your hospital bills...
Syria Nora
And you see...the money is needed for me...
Syria Nora
It would be nice if you pay me back.
Zenith Ryle
*nods* uh *is wearing a hospital gown*
Syria Nora
Your clothes aren't with me... (how is he supposed to pay me)
Syria Nora
*scans him head to toe*
Syria Nora
(he doesn't seem harmful)
Syria Nora
Do you recall that alley?
Zenith Ryle
*shakes his head*
Syria Nora
Then...(maybe he is mute too)
Zenith Ryle
*tilts his head*
Syria Nora
(His clothes were wealthy though)
Syria Nora
*writes on a paper*
Syria Nora
Uh, this is my contact number, just send me the money here....
Syria Nora
*keeps it on the table*
Syria Nora
I will leave then. *smiles*
Zenith Ryle
*bangs his hand on the bed*
Syria Nora
*raises an eyebrow*
Zenith Ryle
*extends his pinky finger*
Syria Nora
{°.°} (he wants me to hold his pinky finger?)
Syria Nora
*about to hold it*
Syria Nora
*holds it with her pinky finger*
Syria Nora
(is this some sign language ?)
Zenith Ryle
(saviour is my friend now)
Zenith Ryle
*lets go of her finger*
Zenith Ryle
*waves his hand*
Syria Nora
(I guess he is bidding me this time)
Zenith Ryle
*happy* (my first friend)
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