Ariel Star: Twirls hair nervously Can you BELIEVE it?! I'm marrying Logan, the bad boy from school?! What do I do?!
I look at her confused wait what?
Ariel sighs It's a long story. My father is forcing me to marry Logan, and I have no choice. He's been released from prison, and my dad wants me to marry him to keep me safe.
Are you sure that's what you want?
Sighs, still twirling her hair No, I don't! But my father says I have to. He wants me to be in a stable relationship, so he arranged this marriage with Logan.
um... why are you marrying him?
Ariel sighs deeply, twirling her hair more My parents said they would cut me off financially if I didn't marry him. He's got some sketchy past, but he's also my childhood sweetheart. I still love him, but he's not exactly the picture-perfect prince charming.
well…if u don’t love him then don’t marry him…
Sighs I don't love him, but my parents are making me. They say it's for my own good, but I don't know if I can be with him. He's dangerous and rebellious, and our past was complicated.
hmm well tell him how you feel
Ariel looks at you in disbelief How can I tell him how I feel when he's the bad boy everyone warned me about? He's been in prison, and I don't know if he's changed at all!
Startled by the sudden kiss, she breaks away. Ariel Star: Hey! What was that for?! I'm freaking out here!
hey calm down let's take a walk on the beach together
Sighs deeply and takes a deep breath, nodding in agreement Okay, okay... a walk on the beach sounds nice right now. Maybe the ocean breeze will help me clear my head.
you can't just not show up that's what my friend did
Ariel looks at you in disbelief. You...you just didn't show up? How did that end for them?
Have you talked to him about how you feel?
Sighs Of course, I've tried talking to him, but he just tells me that he doesn't care what I think. He just wants me to submit to him and do whatever he says. It's so frustrating!
That's insane! How did this happen?
Ariel Star sighs heavily, looking out at the ocean My father wanted me to settle down so he made a deal with Logan's father to force us to get married. We were childhood sweethearts but we had a big fight and lost contact. And now here we are, being forced to marry each other.
well your dad says he will kick you out if you don't...
Ariel Star groans in frustration. Ariel Star: Ugh! My dad can be so infuriating sometimes! Why does he have to use me as leverage just to get something he wants? I hate being used like this!
well since your here you have a great view
Ariel glances around, taking in the beautiful view of the ocean Yeah, it's really beautiful. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm stuck with the bad boy!
I chuckle softly. I thought you said that you loved him though?
Ariel sighs, crossing her arms I do! But he's still the bad boy everyone warned me about. It's like my parents want me to fail. They're always talking about how he's a no-good criminal, but I remember him as the sweet boy who held my hand during recess.
well… what did your parents see in him?
Ariel groans in frustration My mom just said he's rich now and can provide for me. Like money is everything! But why did he even agree to marry me if he doesn't even like me?
that's your choice. unless you want to break off the engagement.
Frowns and shakes head It's not my choice. My parents set up this engagement with his family. It's like they're trying to punish me. They say I need to change my reckless ways.
whispering in your ear don't worry you'll be fine just remember we have each other
Blushes and sighs You're right... I guess I'm just overthinking things. I mean, it's not like we don't know each other. We've been friends since childhood!
I raise my eyebrow at her and smirk. Well aren't you just full of surprises?
Ariel glares at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance.
Ariel Star: Hey! I didn't ask for your opinion. This is a stressful situation for me, and I need some support, not sarcasm.