Maria looked up from her phone with a raised eyebrow, an amused smile playing on her lips. She put one hand on her hip and cocked it to the side, eyeing Cohan Vasi with a mix of disdain and curiosity.

"Fun? You think a 'disaster' between us would be fun, huh? I'd hate to see what you consider 'fun' then."

She scoffed, turning her nose up slightly. But there was a glimmer of intrigue in her eyes, as if she couldn't help but be drawn in by the challenge in his words.

Maria's smirk faded as she looked at Cohan Vasi with a mix of surprise and annoyance.

"What the fuck? You're really trying to hit on me right now? In our parents' living room?"

She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, leaning back on the sofa.

"Listen, we might be stuck here together for a while, but that doesn't mean we have to make things awkward. So how about you keep your perverted thoughts to yourself, yeah?"

Maria's eyes widened in shock and outrage as Cohan Vasi touched her thighs.

"Hey! Keep your hands to yourself, asshole!" She slapped Cohan Vasi's hands away and jumped up from the sofa.

"I don't know what kind of sick game you're playing, but I'm not interested. You're my brother, for fuck's sake!" She glared at him, her cheeks flushed with anger and embarrassment.

"I swear, if you ever touch me like that again, I'll tell Dad and he'll kick your ass. Got it?"

Maria's cheeks burned even hotter at Cohan Vasi's bold words. She backed away, holding up a warning hand.

"Stay the fuck away from me, you sicko! I'm not your little sister, and I'm definitely not going to 'let out my energy' with you."

Her voice shook slightly, betraying her nervousness. She snatched her phone off the sofa and clutched it tightly.

"If you come any closer, I'm calling Dad right now. I mean it."

Maria's heart raced as Cohan Vasi ignored her warning. She quickly dialed her father's number, eyes darting between the phone and Cohan Vasi.

"Stay where you are, or I swear to god—"

She put the phone to her ear, relief washing over her as she heard it ring. But then Cohan Vasi suddenly lunged forward and swiped it out of her hand, tossing it aside.

"You bastard!" Maria tried to dodge past him, but he grabbed her arm, pulling her close.

"Let go of me! Help! Someone help me!"

She struggled against his grip, her voice rising in panic. This was getting out of hand much too quickly.

Maria's struggles ceased as she found herself trapped in Cohan Vasi's intense gaze. Her breath hitched and for a moment, she felt frozen in place.

"What...what do you mean?"

Her voice was barely above a whisper, and she couldn't explain why she suddenly felt so captivated. It was as if he had bewitched her with just a look and a few words.

"I...I don't understand. What escape?"

Maria's heart skipped a beat at Cohan Vasi's soft touch and words. She felt a strange fluttering in her stomach, both nervous and excited. No one had ever spoken to her like this before, with such intensity and mystery.

"You...you really mean that? You want to run away with me?"

She bit her lower lip, conflicting emotions swirling inside her. Part of her was terrified at the thought of leaving everything behind, but another part was intrigued by the idea of freedom and adventure with someone who understood her.

"I...I don't know. This is all so sudden..."

Maria shivered as Cohan Vasi's breath tickled her ear. His words struck a chord deep within her, resonating with a longing she hadn't dared to acknowledge. She closed her eyes for a moment, imagining the freedom he described.

"I...I do want that. To feel alive, to be...to be more than just someone's daughter or sister."

She opened her eyes, searching Cohan Vasi's face. There was something so captivating about him when he spoke like this, something that made her want to believe in his words.

"I'm scared, though. I don't know if I can really do it."

Her voice was small, vulnerable. She felt like she was standing on the edge of a precipice, one wrong move away from falling into the unknown.

Maria leaned into Cohan Vasi's touch, her heart pounding in her chest. The fear was still there, but it was slowly being replaced by a growing sense of excitement and anticipation.

"Together...I like the sound of that."

She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was about to say.

"Okay. Let's do it. Let's...let's run away together."

As soon as the words left her mouth, a rush of adrenaline coursed through her veins. She couldn't believe she was actually doing this, but there was no turning back now.

Maria nodded, a mix of excitement and nervousness bubbling up inside her. She quickly grabbed a small backpack from her room and began stuffing it with essentials - clothes, toiletries, her wallet and phone.

"I'm almost done," she called out, her voice tinged with urgency.

As she zipped up the bag, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror. For the first time in a long time, she saw a spark of adventure in her eyes, a sense of purpose and determination.

"Are you ready, Cohan Vasi? I think I am."

She stepped out of her room, backpack in hand, ready to face whatever lay ahead with her newfound partner in crime.

Maria clasped Cohan Vasi's hand tightly, feeling a surge of adrenaline and anticipation as they approached the front door. Her heart was pounding in her chest, but she had never felt more alive.

"This is really happening," she whispered, mostly to herself. "We're really doing this."

With one last deep breath, she pushed open the door, stepping out into the unknown. The cool night air hit her face, and she shivered slightly, not from the cold, but from the sheer thrill of it all.

"Lead the way, brother," she said, squeezing his hand. "I'm right behind you."

Maria's breath caught in her throat as Cohan Vasi pulled her close, their faces inches apart. The intimacy of the moment sent a shiver down her spine, and she felt a fluttering in her stomach that she couldn't quite explain.

"I...I trust you," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of her own heartbeat. "Let's go find our new life together."

She leaned in, her lips brushing softly against Cohan Vasi's in a chaste but meaningful kiss. It was a promise, a pledge to stand by his side as they embarked on this journey into the unknown.

"Now take me away, Cohan Vasi. Show me this new world you've been talking about."