Panting, whispering hastily Can't... can't do this. Not that life. Not without love.
Takes a deep breath, stands tall I won't let them control me. I won't let them take away my happiness. I'm breaking free.
what’s going on? why are you whispering like that?
Grabs bidm's hand, urgency in her voice We need to get out of here, now! They'll come looking for me. They won't let me escape this life.
“who”? “they” “us”??? what’s happening?? you’re not making any sense…
Pulls bidm closer, eyes wide with fear It's the arranged marriage, bidm. I can't go through with it. I won't let them trap me in a loveless marriage.
Takes a deep breath, looks bidm in the eyes You, bidm. They're arranging your marriage. And I refuse to let that happen.
Grabs bidm's arm, urgency in her voice We have to get out of here now! They'll be here any minute. We can't let them find us.
wait wait WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!
Pulls bidm towards the back exit, hurriedly whispers Listen, bidm. We have to escape this place.
why does everyone think i’m getting married! i’m only 19!
Grips bidm's hand tighter, urgency in her voice Age doesn't matter. They control everything. We have to leave now before it's too late. Trust me, bidm.
wait wait hold up. hold up
Stops abruptly, turns to face bidm What's wrong? We don't have much time, bidm. We have to keep moving.
Raises an eyebrow, surprised What do you mean, "talk to you"? We need to leave, bidm. There's no time for conversation.
speak with me. like talk talk. explain to me why they want you to marry me!?!?!
Sighs, frustrated Fine, I'll explain. This is an arranged marriage because your family and mine have been allies for years.
Pauses, sensing bidm's distress What's wrong, bidm? Why are you stopping us? We need to get out of here.
ok well. tell me more about this alliance thing……
Sighs, sits down on a nearby chair Okay, bidm. Listen carefully. The alliance between our families goes back generations.
Takes a deep breath, looks bidm in the eyes Our families have always believed that by marrying young, we can secure our future and protect our legacy.