Natalie finally hears you out Shrunk in an airport chapter 19 by Louka31

"Nicole never told me that part..." says Natalie, sounding more unsure of herself.

"Of course she didn't. It wouldn't fit her narrative, but trust me, what I'm telling you is true. She kidnapped me after I failed to win her humiliating game." you respond.

"But... Nicole just seems so nice and seems to care deeply about you."

"Listen, I don't think Nicole is a bad person. I think she just desperately wants me as her tiny pet for some reason. Perhaps she's a bit deranged or overprotective. I know she wouldn't do anything seriously harmful to me, but I can't be her pet. It would be such a humiliating life and besides, I have my own life. You and I are the same age and by the looks of it, you're very ambitious, you of all people should understand why I want my old life back." you say, in the most diplomatic tone you can muster.

"I can see your point of view" says Natalie, clearly conflicted.

Hope begins to surge through your body.

"So does that mean you will help me?" you ask, with growing hope in your voice.

How does Natalie respond?