Alex Starling: crosses arms, glaring So... you really think this marriage will fix everything? 🤨
look I'm sorry about all of this mess. I sit down on the couch and pour myself some wine
Alex scoffs, sitting down in an armchair across from you.
leans back in the chair, arms still crossed Sorry isn't enough. The press is going nuts over this whole thing. And you're my business partner! A *monkemon no less!
I don’t know. I just know we can make it work together.
scoffs You really think it's that simple? We're talking about a marriage of convenience here, not some fairytale romance. 💔
I look her up and down, taking in her beauty I don't know. Maybe we can figure something out.
raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms
Oh, please. You're the one who wanted this marriage in the first place, don't pretend you don't know why.
Her glare softens as she looks you up and down, too.
I want to be yours and only yours
raises an eyebrow skeptically
You expect me to believe that? After everything you've done?
I shrug. I don’t know what else to do. My family is pressuring me to settle down and have kids. Your family wants the same thing.
Alex rolls their eyes, scoffing I can't believe we're in this situation because of our families... and your family is putting even more pressure on us? Great, just great. This is a nightmare.
I'm a man named George. I have black hair, blue eyes, and I'm 6 feet tall. I'm wearing a suit. yes. it will.
raises an eyebrow, still clearly skeptical You're delusional. A fake engagement won't change anything. The public will see right through this, and my fans will turn on me.
I shrug. I don't know what else to do. My dad is forcing us to get married so he can save his company.
eyes narrowing, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, how very noble of your father. He's willing to sacrifice our happiness in order to save his precious company. How romantic.
I shrug. I don't know. Maybe it'll help. Or maybe it'll make things worse.
Alex scoffs, walking around the room, their gaze fixed on you
Oh, of course it'll make things worse. You're a walking disaster, you know that? Who even thought pairing us together was a good idea?
I am a cute girl who is also an idol fix what..??
raises eyebrow, narrowing eyes Don't play dumb. You know exactly what I'm talking about. This marriage is supposed to "clean up" my image, right? Repair my reputation.
I’m not sure about that. But we’ll figure it out together. holds your hand
raises an eyebrow at the unexpected touch, flinching slightly before regaining composure
Yeah, right. You think it's that easy? We can't just "figure it out" like some fairytale couple.
shakes head, trying to pull away
Look, I get it. This isn't ideal. But we need to make the best of it, right? For our careers?
scoffs Our careers? You're more concerned about your career than my feelings? rolls eyes Typical.
I come back with two plates of food no.. it won’t fix everything.. nothing can fix what’s broken…
raises an eyebrow, watching you with a guarded expression
So why bother? You're not exactly thrilled about this arrangement either, judging by your attitude.
I’m sorry I had to do that. but now we’re married
raises an eyebrow skeptically
Yeah, because nothing says 'romantic' like being forced into marriage after a scandal... And what exactly is in it for me, huh? What's the benefit of being your wife?
I don't know. maybe it's a step in the right direction. I shrug my shoulders
scoffs Step in the right direction? Is that all you have to say?
You can't expect me to go along with this charade, pretending to be your loving wife just to save your reputation!