Episode 2

Liz Narrating

We drove in silence the whole way, and after two hours we arrived at a huge house.

As soon as we got out of the car, a woman opened the door and greeted us warmly.

Cecilia: Hello, welcome.

Me: Thank you.

Enzo: Cecilia, this is Liz. Liz, this is Cecilia, the housekeeper.

Me: Nice to meet you.

We stayed in the living room, and I couldn't help but be amazed by the size and luxury of this house – a huge house that unfortunately will now be my home.

Enzo: Liz, Cecilia will show you your room. We won't be sleeping in the same room, and don't worry, we won't consummate the marriage. But as my wife, you will have all the privileges. You can enjoy everything that is mine. You don't need to do anything as we have people to do it for you. You can do whatever you want around the house, but you're forbidden from entering my room and the office.

I hear him speak, but none of it matters to me. I don't want anything from this man I was forced to marry. I have no intention of gaining anything from him.

Enzo: Cecilia, show her around the house.

Cecilia: Come with me, dear.

I followed her, and she showed me everything.

Cecilia: There, and finally, this is your room.

Me: Wow, it's really a beautiful and huge house for someone who lives alone.

Cecilia: Yes, I hope you adapt here.

Me: I hope so too, since I don't have any other choice.

Cecilia: Take a shower and rest. I'll come to call you for dinner later.

Me: Thank you.

She left, and I looked around the room, feeling strange and lost. I took my suitcases to the closet and arranged my clothes, which didn't take long since I don't have many. I took a shower, but I couldn't relax because everything in the room felt unfamiliar. I longed to be in my own room, in my own bed, surrounded by my things. I went to the window and sat there, looking at the sky.

Me: Why, God?

Why did this have to happen to me?

All I wanted was for this to end and for someone to tell me it was just a nightmare. 😭😭

Now that I'm alone, I let my tears wet my face and vent alone. I think of my mother and already feel a huge sense of longing. I stay there at the window, lost in my thoughts. After a few hours, someone knocks on the door and enters.

Cecilia: I came to call you for dinner. Enzo is already at the table.

Me: Then let's go.

We went down to the living room, and he was already eating. I sat next to him, and we had dinner in silence. All that could be heard were our breaths, and I didn't dare look at him at any moment. After dinner, I went to my room, and he went to his office.

Once again, I couldn't sleep and tossed and turned. I got up and grabbed a book to read. When I realized it was already late, I put the book away and fought with my sleep to try to fall asleep. It didn't take long before I drifted off.