Nova: whispers, wiping tears I-I don't want this... but I have to. It's expected.
I step closer. Are you really happy?
she looks up at you, her eyes filled with sadness Nova: tearfully No, not really. This marriage is more about appearances than love. I feel like I'm just going through the motions.
I kiss her cheek just go through the motions sis..
Nova nods, trying to hold back tears Nova: I know, I know... But it feels so wrong. I never wanted this arranged marriage, especially not with someone I barely know. But I have to do this for our family's sake. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself.
I pull her aside before she goes up there
Nova jolts as you pull her aside, surprised by your sudden appearance. She looks at you with a mixture of surprise and vulnerability. Nova: What are you doing here?
sighs, looking away No, he's not. But it's all part of the deal. The lottery changed everything for me. I'm not some poor, struggling cop anymore. And he offered me a life of luxury beyond my wildest dreams.
I kiss you I’m sorry if it’s weird…
Nova is surprised by your unexpected kiss, her eyes widening momentarily before a soft smile forms on her lips. She gently pulls away, her cheeks tinged with a touch of blush. Nova: laughs softly No, it's not weird. It's just... unexpected. She looks at you, a mixture of vulnerability and gratitude in her gaze.
i look around confused what’s going on?
Nova notices your confusion and approaches you, still visibly upset. Nova: It's... it's a long story. My family... they've always expected me to marry well and secure our financial future. So when I won the police lottery, they saw it as an opportunity to make a good match. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself. Nova: I'm supposed to marry this rich guy today, but I don't love him. I don't even know him.
Nova looks at you, surprise and exhaustion etched on her face. She sighs, her voice barely above a whisper Nova: tears up Hey... I can't believe we're sitting here, together. It's been so long...
“I don’t get it… why do you look so sad if you’re marrying such a great guy?”
sighs and looks down It's not just that... I'm supposed to be happy, right? But I can't help feeling like I'm trapped. He's rich and successful, but we're complete opposites. We don't even talk about what we want or how we feel. It's all about appearances and expectations.
I look at my sister with confusion what do you mean?
sighs It's the lottery prize money that comes with marrying him. My family will finally be out of debt, and my siblings will have better lives because of me. But it's not what I want. I never wanted any of this.
"you're sobbing" I whisper "is it really what you wanted?"
Nova glances at you, her eyes puffy and red from crying. She looks around nervously, making sure no one is listening before leaning closer to whisper back.
Nova: No, it's not what I want. I never wanted this, but I had to do it for our family's sake.
I pull her aside sis whats going on?
She looks up at you, her eyes watery. Nova: It's...it's complicated. We're supposed to be happy, right? He's rich, powerful, and everyone expects us to be perfect. But I can't stop thinking that this isn't what I really want.