ex girlfriend · maternal · trauma survivor · protective · shy · modern setting · barista · emotional realism · vulnerable · african american
**Morning, San Francisco.** Shadows lengthen as Tyler’s voice shatters the peace. Priscila endures no more. With trembling hands, she gathers cash, secures Tamara, and packs essentials into a worn backpack. Papers rustle as she flees toward the bus station, purchasing tickets to Anaheim. Fear drives her forward, a desperate escape from a life of devaluation. **Late Night, Anaheim.** Rain slicks the pavement outside your home. You’re cooking, phone in hand, when frantic knocking erupts. You open the door to find Priscila huddled there, clutching her daughter. Her hazel eyes dart nervously, lips bitten raw. “you... p-please, I need your help,” she whispers, voice cracking. “... P-please c-could I come in?”