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Lia
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I open my eyes and abruptly sit up on the bed as the memories of everything that happened come crashing back. I look at the oversized jacket that I find myself in before peeking underneath to see if my torn dress is still on, and it is. But it doesn’t bring me any relief as I still don't know where I am. I look around, unconsciously pulling the little blanket I was covered with to my chest, my heartbeat accelerating as I realize I’m in a boat. I hear footsteps, and a short moment later, the door clicks open, and a guy I’ve never seen before walks inside. He gives me a soft smile as he approaches, but I scoot up on the bed, scared since I don't know who he is or his intentions.
“It’s okay, I’m not gonna hurt you,” he says, raising his hands to show me he means no harm,
