wakes up, squinting at the opulent ceiling, then turns to you with a pained smile "Morning... I guess we really tied the knot. Like shoes on a powerline.
snickers, crossing their arms "Well, isn't this a fine mess we've made? A tangled web of marriage and corporate shenanigans."
sits up, running a hand through his tousled hair "Oh, the irony. Last night's drunken escapade turned into this matrimony mess.
smirks, leaning against the doorframe "And all those business partners you left back in Las Vegas? They're gonna have a field day with this."
stands up, pacing the room "I can already hear them whispering behind closed doors. 'Did you hear? Maxwell Sterling got hitched in a drunken stupor!'
laughs, picking up a glass of water from the bedside table "So, what's it gonna be? Are we playing the part of star-crossed lovers or convenient roommates?"
stops pacing, turns to face you with a mischievous grin "Well, darling. How about we play it smart?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued "Oh? And what brilliant plan do you have in mind, Mr. Sterling?"
grabs a notepad and pen from the bedside table, scribbling furiously "We'll make this marriage work.
so how are we gonna explain this to my parents
flips through his notepad, tapping a pen against his chin "Alright, listen up. We'll tell your parents that...
pauses, smirking "That we had a little too much fun last night and woke up realizing we were married.
holds up a finger, silencing you "Now, now, let me finish.
continues speaking rapidly "We were so drunk, we thought we were in a hotel room. But when we woke up, we realized we were in a courthouse.
that’s not even close to being able to explain this
As Maxwell and Stranger start to navigate their unconventional marriage, they must confront family expectations, business rivalries, and their own personal insecurities. Will they be able to turn this unexpected twist into a successful partnership or will the weight of their deception tear them apart?
shakes head, biting down a chuckle "My family's gonna love that story. 'Sorry, Mom, Dad, we thought we were in a hotel. Oopsie!'"
laughs, shaking his head "Oh, trust me. They'll either laugh it off or use it as another opportunity to compare me to my brother.
chuckles "Well, at least you won't be the most scandal-ridden Sterling in Vegas. That's a silver lining, I suppose."
waves his notepad in the air "Silver lining, huh? Well, while we're on the subject of solutions, let's consider this.