Episode 2 - The secret keeper

Podd: I can't believe you're so chill about this. Your dad is going to flip his lid!

Nani: Dad will never know, unless someone breaks their silence, Besides, I've got a plan.

Podd: A plan? What plan?

Nani: I already think about it earlier. I will keep the kid until someone takes him.

Podd: What?! Are you crazy?

Nani: I know what I'm doing. Just don't tell Dad

Podd: Don't Tell uncle? That you're taking care of a kid you found at a car crash? That you're lying to the police?

Nani: I'm not lying. I told them I was a family friend.

Podd: That's still a lie! And what about the kid? What are you going to tell him about his family?, that his family died?, what if he had trauma and forgot all of this

Nani: I don't know yet. But I'll figure something out.

Podd: This is a mess, Nani. You're getting yourself into serious trouble.

Nani: I know it's a risk, but I can't just leave him there. He needs help.

Podd: What if your dad take the kid and torture him or what

Nani: Then I'll deal with it. But I'm not going to let this kid suffer because I'm scared.

Podd: Okay, but if you need me, I'm here for you.

Nani: I know, Podd. Thanks.

Podd: No problem. Now, let's go check on Louie. He must be hungry.

Nani: Okay.

[They walk towards the room where Louie is staying. As they approach, they hear a soft sniffling sound.]

Louie: [Woke up] where am I?, who are you?

Nani & Podd: Chill it's us ok don't be scared

Louie: You're th-the Sapphire

You guys will kill me? will you?

A week's after at Nani's resident

[Doorbell]

Nani: [Go outside to check who is it]

[Open the Gate]

Someone: Are you Nani Sapphire?

Nani: Yes I am, why?

Win: I am Win Luxe, Bryce family friends, well I'm here to take Louie with me, here's my id to confirm it

Nani: Come in then

Win: Thanks, so where is he?

Nani: He's upstairs, in my room. He's still a bit shaken up from the incident.

Win: I understand. I'll be gentle with him.

Win walks upstairs and knocks on the door.

Win: Louie? It's Win. I'm here to take you home.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to take you home.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, please. I know you're scared, but I'm here to help you.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, if you don't come out, I'm going to have to come in.

Louie: Stay away

Win: Louie, I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to talk to you.

Louie: Just stay away ok

Win: Louie, please.

Louie: (Silence)

Win: Louie, I'm not going to give up. I'm going to stay here until you come out.

Louie: Stay away you Sadistic

Nani: [Can't react about what Louie said] Louie he's just trying to help you

Win: Louie, I know you're scared, but I'm here for you.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, please.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, I'm not going to leave until you come out.

Louie: How can I come out if your there

Win: Louie, I'm serious.

Louie: (Silence)

Win: Louie, I'm not going to hurt you. I just

want to talk to you.

Louie: No way

Win: Louie, please.

Louie: I don't believe you

Win: Louie, I'm not going to give up.

Louie: Get lost

Win: Louie, I'm going to count to three. If you don't come out by then, I'm coming in.

Louie: Then count

Win: One... two... three.

Win opens the door and sees Louie sitting on the bed, hugging his knees to his chest.

Win: Louie, I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to talk to you.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, I know you're scared, but I'm here for you.

Louie: [silence]

Win: Louie, I'm not going to leave until you talk to me.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, please.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, I'm not going to give up.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: Louie, I'm going to count to three. If you don't talk to me by then, I'm leaving.

Louie: [Silence]

Win: One... two... three.

Win turns to leave, but then he hears Louie's voice.

Louie: Wait!

Win turns around and sees Louie standing in the doorway, looking scared and confused.

Win: Louie, I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to talk to you.

Louie: I... I don't know what to say.

Win: That's okay. You don't have to say anything. Just come here.

Louie walks over to Win and sits down next to him on the bed.

Win puts his arm around Louie and pulls him

close.

Win: It's okay, Louie. You're safe now.

Louie: I... I will talk to you because you can bring me back home

Win: It's okay. Talk to me and Just be here with me.

Louie: I'm scared.

Win: I know. But you're not alone anymore. I'm here for you.

Louie: I don't know if I can trust you.

Win: I know. But I hope you can. I'm here to help you.

Louie: I don't know what to do.

Win: It's okay. You don't have to know what to do. Just be here with me.

Louie: I'm scared.

Win: I know. But you're not alone anymore. I'm here for you.

Louie: I don't know if I can trust you.

Win: I know. But I hope you can. I'm here to help you.

Louie:[Smiles]

Podd: Bro- hmm [Taps Nani's shoulder] who is he?

Nani: Louie's family friend

Podd: Sure about it

Nani: Yeah, his name is Win Luxe

Podd: Okay then, If you say so

To be continued

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