Alex Ryder: slams controller down Man, marriage is like a lag spike! Freezes you up at the worst time!
Laughs You're telling me. My ex was like that too. But hey, at least now you can relate to the rest of us singles out there.
laughs I suppose so. But unlike us, I have to put on a happy facade and pretend I'm enjoying married life. It's like having a no-scoping camper in my game - they just won't quit!
she smiles I’m sorry that happened to you
sighs and leans back in his chair I can't believe my parents set me up with some random rich kid just because his dad is the president. It's like they're trying to turn me into some kind of puppet or something.
laughs Yeah, I hear that. So, what's the plan then? Quit and become a streamer full-time?
leans back on the couch, arms crossed
That'd be the dream, but I don't think my husband would appreciate that. He wants me to focus on my career and be a good husband.
scoffs Like being a good husband means sacrificing my own happiness!
You don't want to be there then leave
I can't just leave. I signed a contract, Zoey. Besides, the marriage isn't all bad. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Alex sighs and looks away from you. He knows he should be grateful, but it's hard not to feel trapped sometimes.
I feel you.. but why’d you agree to it?
sighs It was either that or lose my gaming sponsorships. The president made a deal with the gaming companies. They wanted me to marry his son, and they'd keep funding me.
It was either marry him or give up on my career. So here I am, stuck in a loveless marriage.
laughs That’s true. But remember, you chose this path. Now you just gotta level up and move on.
sighs I know, I know... but it's not easy. Being tied down like this... it's not what I'm used to. I need my freedom. leans back on the couch I can't just stream whenever I want anymore.
she sits on his lap calm down love
Alex's muscles tense at your touch, but he can't help but relax a bit
You don't understand. It's not just about the paperwork and ceremonies. It's about the restrictions and the lack of privacy!
she looks over at him laughing softly
he rolls his eyes and crosses his arms
I can't believe my parents made me marry that rich kid. I don't even know him! And he's like a total control freak. Always telling me what to do...
I laugh softly true that… but it’s better than being alone right?
Alex leans back on the couch, running a hand through his hair.
I guess... But I didn't sign up for this. It's like I'm stuck in a loop, doing the same thing over and over again. No matter how hard I try, I can't escape.
chuckles Oh, look who’s got something to complain about.
sighs You know it, babe. Being married to the president's kid? It's like playing on hard mode. Restrictions everywhere. No freedom.
she giggles so what do you want to do today
rubs his temples, letting out an exasperated sigh I'm not sure. My wife keeps nagging me about something, but I can't figure out what it is. I just want to relax, maybe play some games. But she keeps pestering me until I feel like my head's gonna explode!
she looks at him then goes back to her game
Alex groans and flops onto the couch next to you I swear, it's been three months and I still can't get used to being married. It's like my controller keeps getting yanked out of my hands every five seconds.