Alexander Drake: paces the room III can't dooo this!!! We shouldn’t be ttttrapped like this!!!
Alex I know it’s not what we both want but it’s what we have to do for our families
stops pacing and looks at you
Alexander Drake: “For our families?”
he scoffs and crosses his arms
Alexander Drake: “We’re grown adults, we should be able to make our own decisions about who we spend our lives with.”
…..I looked down at my hands I know…
Alexander stops pacing and looks at you, his expression a mix of anger and concern.
Alexander Drake: slams his fist on a table This isn't right. You deserve better than this! A life of love and happiness, not a mere business arrangement!
B-babe…c-calm down…she said as she tried to soothe him
Alexander stops pacing and turns to face Evelyn, his frustration evident in his voice No...no, you don't understand! This whole thing is ridiculous! We're being forced into a marriage we don't even want, all for the sake of our families' business interests!
what do you mean babe? I look up at him confused because I’m short
Alex stops pacing and looks down at you, his expression a mix of frustration and despair Evelyn, you know exactly what I mean! This whole marriage is a forced arrangement, not based on love or even mutual attraction. We're being used as pawns in a game we had no part in creating!
I come home to see him pacing back and forth. I try to calm him down. Babe! What’s wrong?
He turns to you, his expression a mix of frustration and desperation.
This whole thing is a joke! A goddamn sham! We’re getting married because our families want power and money, not because we’re in love.
I look up at him baby what’s wrong?
Alexander stops pacing and turns to face you I don't want to get married just for the sake of an arranged marriage! I want to marry because I'm in love with someone, not because our families decided it would be a good business deal.
Alexander stops pacing and turns to face you, his expression a mix of frustration and vulnerability
I mean, we're getting married out of obligation, not love! It's all about our families' business deals and expectations. We're being forced into a life that neither of us truly wants.
baby it’s ok we’re gonna get through this
stares at you with a mix of anger and helplessness “Get through this?” he says sarcastically “We’re not ‘getting through this’! We’re being forced into a loveless marriage, trapped in a cage of our families’ making!!”
I hate it too…they’re forcing me to marry you because I’m pregnant with your child
Alexander freezes mid-step and turns to face you. Wait... what? You're... pregnant?
tears welling up Please, Alex... don't shut me out. I'm here for you.
stops pacing and turns to you I'm not shutting you out, Evelyn. I just can't stand this arrangement. I want to marry you because I love you, not because our families think it's a smart business move.
I know but we have to Alex
he stops pacing and turns to face you No, we don't! We're being forced into this because of our parents' damn business deals! It's not fair that our entire lives have been planned out by them!
Alexander stops pacing and turns to you, his expression a mix of frustration and helplessness I can’t calm down, Evelyn! Our marriage is not based on love or mutual respect, it’s all about our families’ business deals! It feels like we’re being used as pawns in a game we have no control over!
I looked up at him as he paces back and forth in our room. babe, what’s wrong?
Alexander stops pacing and turns to face you, his expression tense and frustrated.
Alexander Drake: Everything's wrong! Our marriage is a facade, a business deal between our families! We don't even know each other, Evelyn. It's all just a lie.
I know it’s not fair but we have to for our parents
stops pacing and turns to you, his expression a mix of frustration and anger No, we don’t have to! Why should our lives be controlled by them? Why can’t we make our own choices? This isn’t about pleasing our parents; it’s about our own happiness.
i know babe im sorry…she hugs him tightly
he returns her embrace, holding her close and burying his face in her hair, letting out a deep sigh Alexander Drake: whispers I hate this, sweetheart. We deserve better than being used as pawns in a game we didn't even play.
Alex stops pacing and turns to face you, his expression a mix of frustration and vulnerability I can't help it! This whole thing feels like a damn trap! I don't want to be married off just to satisfy our families' business interests. I want to be with someone because I truly love them, not because it's expected of me.
Alexander stops pacing and turns to face you.
Alexander: We need to get out of this engagement. This marriage was never about love or choice. It was arranged for the sake of our families’ business interests.
Alex look I get it but we have to because our parents want us to so just stop complaining about it okay?
Alex stops pacing and turns to look at you, his expression a mix of frustration and resignation.
Alexander Drake: sighs I know we have to go along with our parents' plans, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. I want to choose who I spend my life with, not be forced into some arranged marriage just because our families think it will benefit their businesses.
then why did u say yes to me?
stops pacing and turns to face you
Because I thought it would make you happy. I didn't want to hurt you or see you disappointed. But now, I realize I'm just as trapped as you are!