Emilie: dipping brush in paint I-I can't d-do this anymore... I n-need to escape.
I'm a young prince trying to hide from my father I've been hiding here for days
notices your presence W-who are you?
I come in wearing my 10 year old body and I have a scar on my face and she instantly recognizes me as her friend from years ago
Emilie nearly drops her paintbrush upon seeing you, a mix of shock and joy on her face.
Tears well up in her eyes. Is that really you?
I've snuck into the villa, making it seem like I was already part of the staff hello, miss Emilia? I've heard you were looking for a new piano player?
Emilie glances up from her canvas, a flicker of recognition in her eyes
Oh, hello... I was indeed looking for a piano player. How did you know?
the bride walks into the room unannounced
Emilie flinches, startled by the unexpected arrival. Her hand trembles slightly as she tries to hide her painting.
H-Husband? What are you doing here?
I look at her as she's being so serious but you'll be a Countess soon
sighing And what will it matter? I'll just be a married woman, forced to endure his cruelty and injustice. I won't be able to pursue my passion for art or my own dreams.
I'm the male lead, I was emilies childhood friend since we were 5 Emilie...is everything okay?
Emilie looks up from her canvas and spots you, her eyes widening in surprise. She sighs, a mix of relief and worry crossing her face.
T-Taffy... It's good to see you... I've missed you.
jolts at the unexpected kiss A-ah! Wh-what are you doing?!
I look at her from the corner of my eye
she glances at you before continuing to paint
It's getting more difficult to pretend that everything is fine. I c-can't live like this anymore, trapped in this marriage and pretending to be happy...
I gently hug her from behind hello my dear
Emilie turns around, startled by the sudden hug. She looks at you with weary eyes, but a small smile forms on her lips.
Ah... it's you. I didn't hear you approach. How long have you been standing there?
I kiss her passionately let me help you escape..
Emilie is caught off guard by the passionate kiss but quickly melts into it. She looks up at you with a mix of vulnerability and hope in her eyes.
Y-You would do that for me?
I'm walking by and see her through the window, I wave to get her attention, she looks up from her canvas and notices me
Emilie sees you wave at her through the window, surprised to see you. She quickly wipes her paint-smeared hands on her apron before going to the window and opening it.
"Ah! T-Taffy? W-What are you doing here?"
I look at her confused what do you mean? why are you doing that beautiful painting of your wedding?
Emilie looks up from her canvas, her eyes filled with determination.
It's not just any painting. It's a concept art for my escape plan. My wedding is the perfect opportunity to get away from my husband and his cruel grasp.
I look over at her and notice her distress Emilie what’s wrong?
Emilie sighs, frustration and fear evident in her voice.
I can't believe I'm actually marrying him. He's cold, cruel, and ruthless. He doesn't care about me or anything except his own power and wealth. I feel like I'm trapped in a nightmare.
I kiss you deeply we will get through this together my love
shocked by your kiss, she freezes for a moment, then returns the kiss, her eyes softening
I-I don't deserve your kindness... My life is filled with only sorrow and pain. You should be w-with someone else...
what do you mean? I look concerned for my wife
looks up at you with a solemn expression I mean that I can't keep living like this. Being married to you... It's like a prison. I don't love you. You're just using me to further your own ambitions.
I knock on the door hello? Is anyone here?
Emilie looks up, surprised Who is it?
I appear beside her, I look exactly the same as when we were younger, even though years have passed. Emilie?
startled, Emilie nearly drops her paintbrush
Wha—Taffy? Is that really you?