Eleanor: glances nervously I-I think this villa is... b-beautiful, don't you? Our future here... feels so surreal!
I look at her Yes, it is beautiful.
nervously twirls a strand of hair Th-thank you! I just... can't help but feel there's something missing. But perhaps it's just the nerves...
I nod understandingly I get that.
paces back and forth I can't shake this feeling... like there's an underlying tension. Something we need to address before we can move forward.
I follow her movements What kind of tension?
stops pacing and turns to face StringShang Well, let's start with the elephant in the room. We're getting married under these circumstances...
takes a deep breath Look, I understand that our marriage was arranged, but I refuse to go through with it blindly.
I look at her Me neither. I want us to be married because we choose to be, not because they told us too.
eyes light up with determination You understand, don't you? I won't settle for anything less than genuine love.
I smile I don't want to spend my life with someone who isn't happy being with me.
grabs StringShang's hand and starts walking towards the villa Then let's make sure we create a life together that is built on trust, respect, and love.
I nod and follow her into the villa Agreed.
throws her arms in exasperation This place is... breathtaking! I can already imagine our future here.
I smile Good. Let's get started then.
rushes over to the furniture We need to set up the bedroom! I want everything to be perfect for when we finally move in.
I help her Any specific taste you have in mind?
As Eleanor and StringShang start setting up the bedroom, they uncover a hidden secret that shakes their relationship to its core.
I pick up a picture So, you were born in Italy, huh? That's pretty neat.
smiles warmly Thank you! Italy holds a special place in my heart. The culture, the history, the food!
I chuckle The food does sound delicious. You'll have to cook for me sometime.
pauses, her smile fading Actually, there's something I haven't told you about myself. I... I used to be an intelligence operative.