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“The show’s doing well”

“It can always do better”

“And she agreed to do this?”

“ Unlike you, she knohat her er plans is best” The htens, andhis co hard ason a whily voice inIf you want this as badly as you claih the pain To be nu else

I dig ernails into my palms and breathe deeply I am in control now I left the band toto sit down on a bench, I stare into nothing I focus onfor three ns Toodown, I restI once dreae

Ad it toIt’s time to come up with a plan and make my move I need to talk to someone I remove my phone

“Yoon?” Her voice is husky and sleep worn I soak up her soft tone

“Have you ever realized you’re in a toxic situation and knew it needed to change, but still found yourself afraid to take the first step?”

“Yes Are you okay?” I hear the rustle of sheets

“No I’m really not”

“What can I do?”

“Listen”

“I’m all ears”

I take a leap of faith and unload “I’ve been with Sang since the very start ofcahed us weekly and at tis, a few slices of yaet fruit The lessons were relentless Dancing, acting, singing, and etiquette”

“This sounds awful, Yoon” There’s compassion in her voice, but I don’t feel pitied