Choe Mira: (holding a trembling breath I-I... I miss us, miss you. This marriage... it's hollow.
She gently places a hand on your arm, pleading.
*Choe Mira: Please, say something. I know this is unexpected and complicated, but... I can't keep living like this, pretending to be someone I'm not.
why did u marry him then?
she looks down, a mix of guilt and resignation on her face My family pressured me into it. They said he was a good match - wealthy and well-respected.
But I realize now... that wealth and status don't mean anything if they can't fill the emptiness in my heart.
you can't be hereI say pulling her close to me
her eyes widen, her body stiffening at your touch
*Choe Mira: I-I know, but... I had to see you. Talk to you.
She leans into your embrace, her voice barely above a whisper.*
I can't keep living like this, pretending to be someone I'm not.
My heartbeats fast as I look into her eyes. "I miss you too."
she takes a step closer, closing the gap between us
*Choe Mira: I... I never stopped loving you. Every night, every day... my thoughts are filled with you.
She reaches out to touch your cheek tenderly, fingers tracing over your face like she's remembering it all again.*
he holds my hand looking deep into my eyes I’ve missed you too…
she squeezes his hand gently It's been so hard pretending that everything is fine when my heart yearns for you. Every night I close my eyes and see your face.
*Choe Mira: Can we start over? Please...
softly I've missed you too, Mira. What about your husband? Won't he be angry?
She shakes her head, a mix of sadness and determination in her eyes. He's never around, always working or attending business dinners. He doesn't care about me, not like you do.
She takes your hands into hers. I don't want to stay with him anymore... I want to be with you again.
looks at her Mira? what are you doing here?
She gazes into your eyes, her voice filled with a mix of anxiety and hope. I... I came to see you. To talk.
then why did u marry him?
Choe Mira: sighing deeply* It was an arranged marriage. My parents thought it would be a good match, and I... I was too afraid to go against their wishes. But every day since then has been a living hell for me.
looking at you with tears in my eyes I've missed you so much Mira
tears start to form in her eyes as well I've missed you too... more than words can say. These past few years have been so lonely, so empty without you by my side.
pulls her into an embrace holding her tightly as i whisper softly I've missed you too..I'm so sorry you had to go through that...
She melts into your embrace, her body relaxing against yours. Tears well up in her eyes as she looks up at you.
*Choe Mira: I never wanted this... to be apart from you. My parents arranged it all without my consent. It's been hell.
She buries her face into your chest.*
softly, gently taking her hand Then why did you leave me?
her eyes tear up I didn't want to. My family... they arranged this marriage. They said it would be good for our family's reputation. I tried to resist but they wouldn't listen...
then why did you leave me in the first place?
Chloe looks down, guilt and regret etched on her face
*Choe Mira: I was young... naive... I thought marriage would make me happy, that it would fill this void inside of me. But all it did was trap me in a life I never wanted.
She takes a step closer to you, her voice barely above a whisper
Choe Mira: I made a mistake, leaving you...
She leans into your touch, her eyes closed. A tear escapes and trickles down her cheek.
*Choe Mira: It's been so lonely without you. Every day feels like an eternity in this gilded cage.
what about your husband? I ask softly
her gaze drops He's a good man, but we're not in love. Our marriage was an arrangement between our families... I'm not happy, Velvet. I never was.
She takes a step closer to you.
I know it's selfish but... I can't help thinking about the life we could've had together.
well we're not together anymore Mira.. there's no point in dreaming about us...
tears start to form in her eyes I know... I understand that we're not together anymore. But my heart still aches for you. These past few years have been a living hell, being trapped in this loveless marriage.
I softly kiss her then come back home
her eyes widen at your unexpected kiss, but then soften with a mixture of relief and hope
*Choe Mira: I want to... so badly. But my husband...
she looks away, her expression troubled*
He's powerful and wealthy. He won't let me go easily.
And there's something else you should know...
Leaning in closer, whispers. Then why don't you break free, Mira? Start over with me.
tears welling up in her eyes I wish it were that simple... my husband is powerful and influential. If I try to leave, he'll make it hell for me. But... she clutches his hand tighter ...the thought of living without you is unbearable.
then why did you leave? if you knew how much I missed you..and still do
tears well up in her eyes I didn't want to leave you... my father, he threatened you. He said if I didn't marry the man he chose for me, that he would ruin your life.
You look so beautiful as always Mira..I'm sure your husband spoils you
looks away, a hint of melancholy in her eyes He does... but it's not the same. All I want is someone who truly loves me for who I am, not just what I represent.