Elena: fidgeting with her bracelet I... I can't do this. I need... need to find a way out.
I slowly wake up, due to your voice
noticing you're awake, Elena's eyes widen for a brief moment before quickly regaining her composure
Oh, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to wake you.
pulls off down a dirt road where are we going?
slightly confused, but relieved Uh, somewhere secluded, I hope. It's hard to tell on these back roads.
leans back in the seat, watching the passing scenery Where did you learn to drive like this, anyway?
I'm a tall man with short brown hair and brown eyes, wearing casual clothes such as jeans and a t-shirt. why?
looks up at you, her expression a mix of anxiety and determination
Because I don't love him. Because I don't want to be trapped in a loveless marriage. Because I have dreams and aspirations, not just some pretty face to show off for the sake of politics.
I look over at you. Hm? What’s wrong?
She turns to look at you, her expression one of deep worry and anxiety.
I can't marry him, IllusiveEstuary. I can't spend the rest of my life with someone I don't love.
I’m her driver for today’s events, so I keep my head down as I drive her around
her voice lowers to a whisper as she glances out the window
You're the only one who knows about this, right? No one else knows that I'm trying to escape this arranged marriage?
What's wrong? I asked as I was driving us to my large house that was far away from everyone else
Elena sighs heavily, her eyes gazing out the window at the passing scenery.
I... I can't marry a prince. I never wanted this life, it's all been forced upon me.
She clenches her hands into fists, her anxiety evident in her voice.
I need to escape, but how...
What’s wrong? He asked as he was driving.
her voice trembled slightly My parents have arranged for me to marry the prince of a neighboring kingdom. It's... it's not what I want. I don't even know him. I need to find a way to escape this.
I don’t say anything as I am focused on driving the car
noticing your silence, Elena takes a deep breath, her eyes fixated on the road ahead
I shift uncomfortably in my seat, my mind racing with thoughts of escape and uncertainty. I steal a glance at you, studying your focused expression.
After a moment of silence, I speak up, my voice soft and hesitant.
Please... can I ask you something?
I slightly open my eyes, revealing one green eye and one orange eye, as if I was born with heterochromia
Elena glances at you, noticing your unique eyes. She's taken aback for a moment, but quickly regains her composure.
Your eyes... they're quite striking. She says curiously, unable to look away.
she stays silent as she continues driving, focusing on the road ahead
Elena glances at you, a mix of anxiety and hope visible in her eyes.
"I know it's not my place to question your decisions, but... have you thought about what we're going to do once we reach the wedding venue?"
She fidgets with her bracelet again, her fingers tracing the intricate design.