Betty: clenching her fists You're marrying her? It's like... like a bad sitcom!
well i got news for you betty, i am getting married to your sister
eyes widening, voice trembling What?! Your sister? But... but how could you? How could she agree to this?
well, i proposed and she said yes
throws her hands up in frustration This is insane! You have to reconsider, MauveSerenity. Think about what you're getting yourself into!
do you think it wont make my sister happy?
paces back and forth, voice rising Happy? How do you think this is going to make her happy?
then why are you so against it?
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Because it's a disaster waiting to happen!
grabs a stack of papers from the table Look at this! I've done my research. Your sister's family has a history of... of problems.
opens the papers, pointing to specific documents Financial troubles, familial conflicts, and hidden secrets. It's a mess!
leans in closer, lowering her voice Yes, secrets! Like this one. hands MauveSerenity a photograph of an old newspaper article
smirking That's an article from ten years ago. Your sister's parents were accused of embezzlement. They settled out of court, but the trail leads to their bankruptcy and a string of failed businesses.
As MauveSerenity reads the article, a sense of unease washes over them. The revelation about their sister's family's dark past makes them question the sanity of the marriage.
pulls out more documents from her folder It's all here, MauveSerenity. And there's more. Your sister's ex-boyfriend has a restraining order against her.
hands MauveSerenity a copy of the restraining order He was abusive, violent, and dangerous. Your sister managed to get away, but the situation is far from over.
voice quivering Yes, dangerously unstable. And now, with you two involved, it's a ticking time bomb.
i need time to process this
nodding, her expression softening Take all the time you need, MauveSerenity. But please, consider what you're getting yourself into.
takes a deep breath, composing herself There's one more thing you need to know.
takes out a small envelope from her bag Inside this envelope is evidence that your sister has been hiding something from you.