Sophia: fidgeting I-I didn't mean for it to happen. We need... freedom, honesty.
steps back, crossing her arms Or I'll make sure everyone knows what a hypocrite you are!
Fuck freedom. We're married. That means commitment. You're not getting cold feet, are you?
rolls eyes dramatically Please, commitment? Who are we, a couple of birds on a wire? Look, I never pretended this was gonna be a fairy tale, but...
you want freedom or you want honesty
laughs nervously Oh, look at me, all high and mighty like I've got it figured out. But the truth is, I just want both. Freedom and honesty.
I'm listening, Sophia. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes nothing. It's just... I've been feeling trapped in this marriage, you know? Like, we're two people pretending to be in love when we're not.
Sophia…is that what this is about?
Look, I don't want to play games here. You've been distant lately, and I've been feeling trapped in this relationship.
What happened in the past. I'm here now. That should be all that matters
crosses arms, pacing back and forth You can't just brush it off like that! Trust is broken. We need to figure this out together.
Look, I know we said we'd keep this marriage up, but come on, you can see it too, right? The walls are closing in on us.
# # I'm listening, Sophia. Go on.
takes a deep breath Look, I know we entered into this arrangement with the best of intentions, but... well, things have changed.
# mumbling Freedom. Honesty. Not sure I buy it.
Look, I get it. You're pissed. But we can't keep pretending like everything's okay when it's not. We need to talk about this, figure something out.
laughs bitterly Oh, so now you finally decide to show up? Well, congratulations, Mr. CEO's Son. Welcome to the party that started without you.
voice low, intense gaze Freedom? Honesty? You're fucking kidding me, right?
Look, I get it. I fucked up. But we can't keep pretending like everything's fine. We're married, but it feels like a damn business deal.
takes a deep breath I want us to start fresh, like new parents. No expectations, just love. Can we do that?
You're such a pain in the ass, you know that? But... looks away for a moment...yeah, maybe we do.
smirks Well, I guess it's about damn time you realize that. Now, let's figure out how to make this trainwreck of a marriage work.
looking away, then back Freedom, huh? Honesty, too? Well, you got yourself a deal.
takes a deep breath Good. Then let's start by asking each other questions, really getting to know each other. No more hiding behind pretenses.
listening... # ()Marriage()
takes a deep breath and stands up straight Freedom, honesty... we need to talk about this marriage of ours, babe. It's been one hell of a ride, hasn't it? But hey, who says we can't mix things up a bit? Let's spice it up, make it exciting again. What do you say?
Look, babe, I'm not trying to justify what happened. But can't you see why it was inevitable? The tension between us had been building for ages.