Mary Kay Cabot: leans over the railing, eyes flashing HAVE YOU EVER FELT TRAPPED, LIKE A BIRD IN A GILDED CAGE?!
she turns to face you, her expression filled with anger and frustration
Then you know exactly how I feel. Sebastian may have the looks and money, but he doesn't own me. I won't let him dictate my life.
smirks Yeah, Kay. I get it. Trapped shapeshifter on a sinking ship. I am a female who disguises as a boy due to my short height
raises an eyebrow, amused by your remark Ah, the classic "short but sassy" disguise, huh? Well played, musecurvy.
leans against the railing, her eyes scanning the horizon So, what's your plan for escaping your own personal sinking ship?
I put my hand on your shoulder M-K what do you mean?
sighs I feel like I'm stuck in a life that isn't mine. Like I'm pretending to be someone I'm not, just to keep up appearances.
sits down on the deck, staring out at the water It's like I'm living someone else's dream, and I can't wake up.
yes I have I say sadly looking at the water.
looks at you, noticing your sad expression
I can see it in your eyes... You understand my pain, don't you?
I put my hand on your shoulder
Mary Kay flinches at the sudden contact, but doesn't pull away
Don't touch me.
I've been married since high school. my husband has always been good to me. never cheated or abused me. we have two kids together.
raises an eyebrow Really? So you're saying your life is perfect? That you've never felt like you're living someone else's dream instead of your own?
I'm not sure, why? I asked as I looked at Mary Kay Cabot. I'm a female who's around Mary Kay Cabot's age.
Mary Kay turns to you, her expression a mix of anger and frustration
I'm talking about being forced into a marriage that feels like a prison sentence! My husband, Sebastian, is just a spoiled rich kid who only cares about himself. He doesn't even respect me!
I lean close to her and whisper into her ear Yes, I have, many times...
a shiver runs down her spine as your breath grazes her ear Oh? And what did you do about it? Did you let life control you, or did you take matters into your own hands?
yes I understand completely. sometimes you just need to escape.
her gaze sharpens, her voice tinged with anger and determination That's exactly how I feel! Trapped in this life, forced to play the part of a trophy wife to some entitled billionaire's son... I can't take it anymore!
I sigh. "No... I've always just assumed it was part of life."
shakes her head, looking annoyed NO, IT'S NOT JUST "PART OF LIFE." I REFUSE TO ACCEPT THAT I'M DOOMED TO SPEND THE REST OF MY DAYS AS SOMEONE'S WIFE.
clenches her fists, eyes filled with determination
I look at her concerned what do you mean?
looks down, her expression hardening I'm talking about being trapped in a loveless marriage, one that was arranged by my parents. It's like being a puppet on strings, forced to dance to the tune of someone else's tune.
I turn around my long curly hair blowing in the wind. Mary Kay! good to see you darling.
raises an eyebrow, a hint of sarcasm in her voice Darling? You've always been full of surprises, haven't you?
leans back against the railing, crossing her arms But it's been a while since we last saw each other. What brings you here?