THE CALL
Rain tapped against the windows as Bethany sat on the edge of her couch, phone trembling in her hand.
BETHANY: Hello?
JADEN (V.O.): How dare you put your hands on Brooke?
Bethany froze, her heart slamming against her chest.
ACCUSATIONS
BETHANY: I—I didn’t—
JADEN (V.O.): It doesn’t matter. You crossed a line. A line you never should’ve touched.
Her fingers tightened around the phone as the rain outside grew louder.
BETHANY: I was defending myself…
JADEN (V.O.): Defending yourself from what? Words? A misunderstanding?
NO EXCUSES
BETHANY: Please… she provoked me.
JADEN (V.O.): I don’t want to hear excuses.
A heavy silence followed. Bethany’s breathing grew uneven.
THE BAN
JADEN (V.O.): You don’t need to come to Montana.
The words hit her like a punch to the chest.
BETHANY: Montana… what?
JADEN (V.O.): You’re not coming. Not until this is settled.
BREAKING POINT
BETHANY: You can’t just decide that! Montana was my plan!
JADEN (V.O.): And you can’t put your hands on someone. Respect has limits.
Tears blurred her vision as anger and shame collided inside her.
BETHANY: So I’m just supposed to stay here?
JADEN (V.O.): Until you learn control. Yes.
AFTERMATH
Bethany stared out the rain-streaked window, her reflection fractured.
BETHANY: And Brooke… she just walks away?
JADEN (V.O.): She did nothing wrong.
Her phone vibrated. A text from Brooke: “Are you okay?”
Bethany didn’t respond.
The call ended. Silence filled the apartment. Montana was gone—but something darker was just beginning. Bethany’s reflection stared back, determined and dangerous. TO BE CONTINUED… 🌧️🔥
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