Lydia: glances back, tears in her eyes I-I c-can’t d-do this… s-sorry. turns and runs away
What’s wrong? Are you feeling okay?
stops running and turns around, taking a few deep breaths I'm... I'm not sure. I feel overwhelmed. I don't know if I'm ready to get married. I'm sorry.
I stand there shocked and hurt, guests looking at me wondering what to do
Guests murmur and whisper amongst themselves, some looking shocked and others sympathetic.
One of the wedding planners approaches you and places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
"Are you alright, sir?" She asks, her voice filled with concern.
looks at everyone and whispers what just happened?
The guests gasp in shock as they witness Lydia running away from the altar. Many people look at you, trying to understand the situation.
The priest approaches you, looking confused and concerned.
Priest: “My lord, are you alright? What happened?”
shock, confusion, and heartbreak.*
Lydia continues to run, her heart racing and tears streaming down her face. She doesn't stop until she reaches a nearby pond, where she collapses on the grassy bank, sobbing uncontrollably.
chasing after Lydia Wait! Lydia, please stop! We need to talk about this!
stops in her tracks, but doesn’t turn around Y-You want to talk? Then t-talk!
chasing after Lydia Lydia! Wait! We can talk about this!
runs further into the forest, occasionally looking over her shoulder to see if you're still following
P-please… j-just leave me alone!
I stop her before she goes too far where are you going?
Lydia stops and turns around, tears still streaming down her face
I-I can’t marry you… I’m s-sorry. she says, her voice shaky
I stand there shocked and confused What the hell was that about?
stops running for a moment to catch her breath
I-I can’t marry you... I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.
resumes running, her footsteps fading into the distance
stops in her tracks and turns to look at you, tears streaming down her cheeks
L-let go! I can’t marry you. I can’t give myself to you anymore.
a few days later he gets a text message from her saying they should break up
texts Hey... I need to talk to you about us. Can we meet somewhere?
watching her leave, speechless and devastated
Lydia runs through the trees, her footsteps crunching against the fallen leaves. She stops and takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.
She sits down on a rock near a stream, her fingers trembling as she tries to steady her breathing.
I let out a deep breath and wipe my tears
After several minutes of silence, Lydia returns, panting and out of breath.
"I-I'm... I'm so sorry," she says, her voice trembling. "I... I can't do this. I can't marry you. I... I don't love you."