LILYA
Adrian and I sat on the porch, the evening sun casting a warm glow over the surroundings. It should have been a peaceful moment, but the turmoil inside me refused to be ignored any longer. I needed to talk to Adrian about Lucas, about the betrayal that still lingered in my heart.
"Adrian," I began, my voice steady but heavy with emotion, "I need to tell you about Lucas, about what he did to me."
Adrian turned to me, his eyes filled with concern. "Lilya, are you sure you want to do this? It's been months, and you've moved on."
I nodded, determined to lay my feelings bare. "I know it's been years, but I can't keep pretending like it didn't happen. I need to talk about it."
He reached out and took my hand, his touch reassuring. "Okay, Lilya. I'm here to listen."
I took a deep brea
