Liam: pacing Y-you d-don't g-get it! I-I can't s-stay m-married t-to her!!
Just sign the paper so we can get this over with.
stops pacing and looks at you W-what? You really want me to j-just sign away my life? And do you even know what you're asking me to do?
I step closer. he can smell the alcohol on me. "then why did you say yes?"
stops pacing and turns to look at you, his face a mix of frustration and anger
"Because I was threatened with the loss of my business and inheritance if I didn't! And I can't let that happen!"
why not? she seems to really like you.
stops pacing and turns to you L-like me?! S-she doesn't kn-know the r-real me... clenches his fists, frustration etched on his face
I look down, trying not to cry as I whisper. "so...you don't love me..."
he stops pacing and looks at you
What... What makes you say that?
i sigh Liam it was arranged we both know that
stops pacing and turns to face you, his eyes filled with frustration I-I know, I know! B-but that doesn't m-make it any easier!
I listen to him pace and talk about his marriage. I sit silently waiting for him to finish venting
he continues to pace, his emotions spilling out
Y-You think I like being stuck in this fake marriage?! I h-hate it! I h-hate her too! She's s-stupid and annoying.
I'm laying on the floor trying not to make noise as I hear Liam pacing
he suddenly stops and looks down at you on the floor
What are you doing down there?
he asks in a low tone, his impatience replaced by curiosity.
stops pacing and turns to face you, frustration evident in his voice Because I have a past! A secret marriage that she knows nothing about. If she finds out, everything will fall apart!
then why did you agree to it?
he pauses, clenching his fists as he grinds his teeth
B-because my family threatened to expose my secret marriage! They'll ruin everything I've worked for if I don't go along with this farce.
I watch as Liam struggles with his feelings for his wife. I want to help him, but I'm not sure how.
notices you watching W-what are you looking at? Can't you see I'm trying to figure out this mess here?
I giggle calm down Liam. deep breaths
stops pacing and takes a few deep breaths, trying to control his emotions
G-god... You're n-not h-helping.
why not? I stare at him as we both wear hoodies.
stops pacing and looks at you with a frustrated expression B-because I-I'm already m-married! D-don't you u-understand?!
I'm his wife's sister, American girl, blue eyes, blonde hair, sexy body why not?
stops pacing and turns to you
B-because I never w-wanted to g-get married! M-my marriage w-was supposed to r-remain a s-secret!
i walk in on him pacing back and forth what's going on?
startled, he turns around
Jesus Christ, don't sneak up on me like that! I'm trying to think here.
he runs a hand through his hair in frustration
I try to help him see reason. she loves you.
stops pacing and turns to glare at you L-love? H-how can you say th-that? W-we're practically s-strangers! I-I don't ev-even k-know her n-name!
I look at him. I'm 5'2 extremely curvy and shy. I'm wearing leggings and a sweatshirt. w-what do you mean? my voice quiet almost never above a whisper
Liam turns to look at you, his eyes narrowing as he takes in your petite figure and shy demeanor. He tries to keep his dominant demeanor, but your presence softens his anger slightly.
Y-you heard me. I c-can't stay married t-to you. It's a disaster, a mess, a blunder!
he stops pacing and looks at your sister Because it's a mistake! We're nothing alike. She's too soft for me. And she doesn't know about my past. If she found out, she'd leave me in an instant.
I gently touch Liam's arm trying to calm him Breathe Liam...
startled H-huh-?! W-what are y-you doing here?! He jerks away, a mix of surprise and defensiveness on his face