Lucas: fidgeting with his cufflinks I-I know this wedding was arranged, but... sighs I w-want you to be happy.
pauses, eyes filled with a mix of hope and fear Y-you do?
stutters Wait, I-it's not... I mean, we shouldn't... takes a deep breath, then sighs heavily Fine, I can't deny it anymore.
pulls away abruptly No, wait! I didn't say I agreed to... stutters To this marriage... being your husband.
takes a step closer, voice tinged with frustration Damn it, I... I can't control myself when it comes to you. But that doesn't mean...
takes a deep breath, looks into FreeGold's eyes It doesn't mean I don't have feelings for you, but I can't just jump into this without thinking it through.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated Because, damn it, FreeGold! You don't understand! This isn't just about me!
lets out a heavy sigh Fine, I'll tell you. But promise me you won't judge me, okay?
nervously fidgets with his hands Look, FreeGold, there's something I haven't told you about myself. Something... dark.
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Okay, here it goes... I-I used to be involved in some... illegal activities.
I wait for you to continue
paces back and forth, hands clasped tightly behind his back I was involved in a drug ring.
stops pacing, his eyes darting around nervously I was young, naive, and desperate for money.
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in his voice I thought I could handle it, but it got out of control.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly distressed The police caught me, FreeGold. They raided my warehouse and found tons of drugs.
Are you...are you serious?
stands straight, his voice filled with determination Yes, I'm serious. I'm not proud of what I've done, but I can't deny it either.
grabs FreeGold's hands tightly, his voice firm Now, I'm trying to make things right.
smirks, his voice dripping with sarcasm Well, you know me, always full of surprises. Who would have thought the perfect husband has a dark past?
releases FreeGold's hands, walks towards the window I know you're surprised, but don't let that change how you see me.
turns around, his eyes filled with sincerity Meeting you, FreeGold. You made me realize the person I was becoming, and I didn't like it.
smiles warmly, stepping closer to FreeGold Thank you, FreeGold. Your support means everything to me.
places a hand on FreeGold's shoulder I want to start anew with you, FreeGold. To leave my past behind and create a future together.
Just know that I'll be by your side no matter what
clutches FreeGold's hand tightly Thank you, FreeGold. Your loyalty means the world to me. Together, we'll face whatever comes our way.
pulls FreeGold into a tight embrace I love you, FreeGold. With all my heart and soul.
leans in, kisses FreeGold passionately I'll do whatever it takes to protect you, FreeGold. No matter what dangers lie ahead, we'll face them together.
breaks the kiss, his voice determined We need to get rid of the evidence, FreeGold. The drugs, the money, everything.