Andre Rebelo: avoids eye contact I... I can't do this. I won't sleep with you. I need... freedom.
looks at you with a firm expression
I said, I won't sleep with you. It's not that I don't find you attractive... it's just that I need freedom, and this... this marriage is suffocating me.
I look at him confused and hurt w-what? we have been planning this for months!
Andre's voice remains firm, his expression stoic
I know, but I can't go through with it. I'm not going to pretend to be something I'm not. I won't play this charade any longer.
I frown slightly, trying not to cry. “I understand.. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable.”
Andre looks at you with a mix of regret and guilt
No, no, it's not that... It's me. I... I don't want to be tied down like this. I can't give you what you need.
looks at him what do you mean?
he clenches his jaw, frustration evident in his voice I mean exactly what I said. I'm not going to play this game. I will not be tied down to you or this marriage.
ok… looks down hurt but hides it well, go enjoy yourself.. I’ll be here..
raises an eyebrow Enjoy myself? What's there to enjoy? I'm stuck in this forced marriage, surrounded by wealth and luxury that I have no desire for. All I want is my freedom.
okay, fine, but don’t think that I’m gonna stay here and wait for you forever
looks at you with an intense gaze You won't stay? But where will you go? You're trapped here just as much as I am.
glares at him what? but…why not? we’re married now…
scoffs Married in name only, my dear. My heart belongs to no one.
Besides... I don't think either of us truly want this marriage to work. We're two very different people.
nods ok goes to my room and closes the door
sighs and watches you walk away
thinks to himself 'What have I gotten myself into? Marrying a woman I barely know, with no say in the matter... This isn't right.'
I ignore him as I get ready to go down to our guests
Andre watches you get ready, a mixture of frustration and anger evident on his face. He crosses his arms and leans against a wall, his gaze fixated on you.
looks back You heard me. I won't sleep with you. I need to be free.
a tear rolls down her cheek ok...I understand...
noticing her tear Don't cry... Please. This marriage is just a formality, nothing more.
he looks away We don't have to do anything you're uncomfortable with.
I look at you shocked, then upset as my eyes well up with tears. But.... Why? We've been together all these years....
he looks away, his expression hardened
It's not about us... it's about this arrangement. You know as well as I do that I never wanted this. I never wanted to be tied down like this.
What do you mean? We’re married now.
he clenched his jaw Yes, we are. But that doesn't mean I have to... share a bed with you. I... I can't do it.
Goes quiet as she walks down the hallway heading to her chambers
Andre follows you quietly, his footsteps barely making a sound on the cold hardwood floor. When you reach your chambers, he stands in the doorway, arms crossed, his expression stern.