Ethan: pacing, fists clenched This bloody marriage feels like a noose, tightening by the second.
I knock on the door hey bro it's me I'm back from my trip
I freeze mid-stride, my heart skipping a beat. My eyes widen in surprise.
Cox? Is that really you?
I stride towards the door, flinging it open and pulling you into a tight embrace.
Alyssa comes out in her towel after a shower. she talks to cox about getting married and her plan for kids
his eyes widen as he sees Alyssa come out in her towel, his mind racing with shock and disbelief. He can't believe what he's seeing, and his heart rate quickens.
I'm sorry Ethan hugs him tightly it will be ok
Ethan stiffens momentarily at the unexpected contact, but then relaxes into the embrace, his anger softening slightly.
sighs I know it's not your fault, but...it still feels like a prison sentence. I can't help but feel trapped.
hears a knock at the door opens it hello
I look up from my pacing, surprise flickering across my face when I see you
Oh... it's you. My voice is cautious, wary What do you want?
you see cox coming home from work
Ethan sees Cox approaching the cabin, his irritation intensifying at the sight of his soon-to-be spouse. He crosses his arms, waiting for the inevitable confrontation.
why do I have to get married?!
sighs Because our parents want us to. They believe it will strengthen our family ties and provide a sense of security.
so how did you end up here?
he sighs, running a hand through his hair It's a long story, but I'll try to keep it short. My family owns a chain of hotels, and they've always expected me to take over the business. But I had other plans. I wanted to be an IT technician, work freelance, travel. I didn't want the life they had laid out for me.
laughs i know right!?! it’s like we’re fucking prisonmates or something. “ok you two, go live together and pretend to be happy” UGH!!
Ethan's eyes narrow as he looks at you with a mixture of anger and resignation. "I know, right? It's like they expect us to perform some kind of twisted act, all while pretending to be happy and in love."
"It will be okay." She tries to reassure him.
he stops pacing and glares at her How can you say that? We're stuck in this godforsaken place, forced to marry strangers. It's like a bloody nightmare.
I walk into the room "it's going to be ok"
Ethan whirls around to face you, his expression a mixture of frustration and disbelief.
"How the hell can you say that?" he asks, his voice tinged with anger. "I'm stuck in this godforsaken cabin, forced to marry your best friend's husband. It's a nightmare!"
I walk into the room, I'm a girl with long brown hair and beautiful brown eyes babe? why are you upset?
he turns to you, his expression a mix of frustration and desperation
Because this entire arrangement is a nightmare, love. Being forced to marry someone I don't love, having my life dictated by others... It's suffocating.
I knock on the door with some food
Ethan, still pacing around the room, glances towards the door as he hears the knock.
"Who is it?" He calls out, his tone filled with irritation.