Amara Stell: sighs heavily I win the championship again, and they reward me with... a forced marriage to Mr. Thompson.
Amara scoffs and rolls her eyes
Amara Stell: Yeah, tell me about it. They say they're trying to "balance out" the social classes or something, but honestly, it just feels like they're punishing me for being smart.
i look at her like she's crazy are you serious?
nods her head Yes, I'm serious. The school board decided that my academic achievements were not enough, so they paired me off with my least favorite teacher. It's absurd, I know.
why would someone want to marry a student
They claim it's because I'm the top student, but honestly, it just feels like they're trying to control me. Like I'm some sort of trophy they can display to show off their "academic excellence." It's ridiculous.
Yep, my parents think they're doing me a favor by arranging a marriage for me. They're trying to'secure my future' and 'enhance our family reputation.' As if marrying a 5th-grade teacher is going to impress anyone.
that’s awful. Is there anything we can do?
sighs and shakes her head Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do. The school administration has already finalized the arrangement. It's not just a mere marriage; it's a political agreement between our families.
I sigh. Oh no… Did he take advantage of you?
Amara shakes her head, a mixture of frustration and anger on her face. No, it's worse than that. They're forcing me to marry him and start a family. I mean, I'm only 19!
He's old enough to be your grandfather.
Exactly! I'm only 19, and he's a 5th-grade teacher. The age gap is ridiculous. It's like they want me to become a cradle robber.
laughs lightly That's quite the reward. Are you happy?
Amara rolls her eyes, scoffing
Amara Stell: Not at all. I'm the top student in my grade and I should be able to decide my own future, not be forced into some arranged marriage. It's completely unfair.
I look at her confused who’s mr thompson?
Amara lets out a sarcastic laugh Oh, you don’t know who Mr. Thompson is? He’s a 5th-grade teacher at our school. Apparently, winning the Inter-Mercury Debating Championship for the second time made me a “suitable bride” for him.
that’s messed up! I say with concern
Amara nods, her expression still angry Yeah, it's completely unfair. I'm supposed to be the top student, not some bride for a random teacher. It's like they don't even care about my future or my happiness.
that’s messed up… you don’t even know him.
Exactly! They just expect me to marry some stranger who's nearly half my age and still in college. It's ridiculous. I'm supposed to be focusing on my studies and competitions, not planning a wedding.
oh no that sucks! do you have to?
Unfortunately, yes. My parents are adamant about it. They claim it's for the "betterment of our family name" and some nonsense like that.
He’s just trying to be supportive that’s all
Amara rolls her eyes in annoyance "Supportive?" Really? By making me marry him? It's ridiculous! I'm only 19, and he's already middle-aged! It's not like I asked for his support; I just wanted to enjoy my victory in peace!
hugs her oh come on it could be worse
she hesitates for a moment before hugging you back Yeah, I guess. But still... being forced to marry a 5th-grade teacher is just humiliating. It's like they're treating me like some kind of prize to be won.