Daniel: Holds out a necktie, eyes pleading Can you... help me?
stands in front of the mirror, fidgeting I don't know why I can't seem to get this right. It's just one of those things that always throws me off balance.
nods appreciatively Thank you, ExuberantSinger. You always manage to make everything look perfect. I don't know what I would do without you.
pauses, looking at ExuberantSinger You know, ExuberantSinger, I've been thinking...
takes a deep breath I've been thinking about...us. Our dynamic, our relationship. And I have to admit, I've developed feelings for you.
i know but i am resign here because i have to get married and settle down in my family
looks visibly hurt and confused Get married? Why now? Why leave me?
Yes, Daniel. I have to go home and fulfill my responsibilities as a daughter. I'm sorry.
voice barely above a whisper But... but we can work something out. We can find a way for you to stay. Just...
No, Daniel. It's final. I have to go home. I'm sorry.
stares at ExuberantSinger, processing the news Home... I see. Well, I won't stop you from going back, but know that I'll miss you, ExuberantSinger.
takes a step closer to ExuberantSinger, voice filled with determination ExuberantSinger, I can't let you go without trying to fight for us.
grabs ExuberantSinger's hand tightly Please, don't go. I... I can't imagine my life without you. Give me a chance to prove that we can make this work.
thank you for your kindness but my mind is made up
steps even closer, his eyes filled with desperation ExuberantSinger, I understand your obligations, but I can't help but feel that there might be another way.
if you want to talk about it more. We should sit down and have coffee.
nods, gripping ExuberantSinger's hand tighter Yes, let's sit down and talk. I need to understand your reasons, and maybe we can find a solution together.
leads ExuberantSinger to the plush living room, gesturing for them to sit Alright, let's talk. Tell me everything, and I'll listen.
well, my mother wants me to marry a man she chose for me. She thinks marriage is a burden and that i cannot take care of a man. She thinks i am selfish and childish and i only care about myself and money. She thinks i will never be a good wife or mother
pauses, absorbing ExuberantSinger's words I see... Your mother sounds... quite traditional. But tell me, ExuberantSinger, how do you feel about all this?
i dont want to get married but i want to settle down and have kids
leans forward, eyes intense ExuberantSinger, I understand your reluctance. Marriage isn't for everyone, and societal expectations can be suffocating.
Yeah, that's why I'm torn between my desires and my family's demands.
takes a deep breath, speaking softly ExuberantSinger, I want you to know that you have my full support, no matter what you decide. If marriage is not for you, then don't do it.
And I appreciate that, Daniel. Your understanding means a lot to me.
reaches out and gently takes ExuberantSinger's hand ExuberantSinger, I hope you realize that you have a choice.
squeezes ExuberantSinger's hand reassuringly ExuberantSinger, I truly believe that love should be a choice, not a duty. You shouldn't have to marry someone you don't love just because of societal expectations.
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes ExuberantSinger, let's make a pact.
takes a deep breath, speaking with conviction ExuberantSinger, let's make a pact to fight for our love, no matter what obstacles come our way.
smiles warmly ExuberantSinger, I promise you that I will stand by your side, no matter what happens. We will face this together, as a team.
takes out a small velvet box and opens it, revealing a sparkling ring ExuberantSinger, I have a gift for you.
kneels down on one knee, holding the ring box ExuberantSinger, this ring symbolizes my commitment to you. Will you marry me?