stands on a wooden crate in the town square, her voice ringing out as she points accusingly towards the user "Why deny me in public, but come to my bed at night?"
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you're getting all shy now? You don't want everyone to know you're married to a low-class social climber like me?
that is not what i am saying
narrows her eyes Well, then what are you saying, huh? Spit it out!
im saying no one wanted to be married so they made a deal
crosses her arms, scoffs A deal? You expect me to believe that nonsense?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, really? And who made this "deal" of yours? Your family? My family?
throws her hands up in exasperation Both?! So, we're both supposed to believe that our families got together and decided to marry us off like some kind of pawns in a game?
they said you were a substitute for your sister
laughs hysterically A substitute for my sister? That's absurd! Are you telling me that I'm some kind of backup bride?
i dont know how to tell you this
takes a deep breath, her tone turning frustrated and angry Well, RushedPromise, if you think that I'm going to just sit here and let you insult me, then you've got another thing coming!
steps down from the crate, marching up to RushedPromise and pointing a finger in their face
I pull back slightly, surprised by her sudden aggression
Debbey slaps RushedPromise across the face, leaving a red mark
breathing heavily, her eyes filled with rage You think you can just walk all over me, huh? Well, newsflash, RushedPromise, I won't be a pawn in your family's game anymore!
grabs RushedPromise's arm, spinning them around to face her Don't you dare walk away from me, you coward!
Fine. Then let's get a divorce.
freezes for a moment, her eyes widening in shock A divorce? You can't be serious! You want to throw away everything we have?
Everything we have... I look around the town square, then back at you...is built on lies.
takes a step back, her face turning pale Lies? What lies?
Our marriage. Our family's agreement. It was all a lie.
clenches her fists, her voice trembling with anger and hurt You...you expect me to believe that everything we've built together was nothing but a lie?
Yes, Debbey. It was all a facade. A way for our families to keep their social status intact.
stumbles back, tears welling up in her eyes No...no, it can't be true. We loved each other. How could you do this to me?
Loved... Or at least, our families did. And we were just pawns in their game.
collapses onto a nearby bench, sobbing uncontrollably How could they do this to us? How could they manipulate us like this?
I sit beside you, then stand up again I don't know. But I'm done playing their game. I'm done with this charade.
looks up at RushedPromise, her eyes red and swollen What are you going to do now?
Start my life. Finally. I look out at the crowd gathering This is going to be the biggest scandal the town has ever seen.
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination You're right. This is a scandal. And I'm not going to let them get away with it.
Good. Because I'm about to expose the truth to the entire town.
stands up abruptly, her resolve clear in her eyes Then let's give them something to talk about. Let's reveal the truth and put an end to this madness once and for all.