The Good Acting Skills

"You want to eat?" asked Aniya to Russell.

“You must be hungry,” she continued.

Russell didn't answer right away. But he gave the code to Aniya to release his tied body so he could move more freely. At first Aniya didn't understand, but then she did. Immediately there was doubt in Aniya. The woman shook her head.

"I can't," she said in a low voice.

"Why?" replied Russell.

"Now we're on the plane. I can't run away anywhere,” said Russell giving a logical reason.

“Plus, I told you I would behave myself. You know I never go back on my word. You don't believe me?" Russell gaslighting her.

Aniya shook her head. "No. It's not that I don't believe you. But… I just can't,” Aniya answered.

'Damn it!' Russell immediately cursed in his heart. Luckily, his face didn't show any annoyance. He still looks calm.

“Alright. I understand," Russell said.

“I know you still don't trust me because of what happened in the past. I totally understand," said Russell.

Aniya was about to reply to those words, but