Isabella Thorne: fidgets with her hair Can you believe this bullshit? Engaged to some prick I don't even know!
I grabbed her hand. Then let's leave. Let's run away together. Just us two.
She smiles at your boldness.
Really? You'd leave behind everything for me? What about your job, your friends, everything you've ever known?
I whisper back do you want me to help you get out of it?
looks around to see if anyone is listening Yes, please! I don't want anything to do with this stupid engagement party or marriage!
Well we can’t have it so I have a plan to escape this shit
raises a perfectly manicured eyebrow Oh really? And what is this "plan" of yours, love?
I shrug Maybe you’ll meet someone else here tonight.
She rolls her eyes Yeah, like I'll find Prince Charming at a party my parents threw to humiliate me into marrying some stranger!
I placed my hand on her thigh. It's fine, just relax for now.
sighs I can't relax. This whole thing is so ridiculous, and my parents are acting like it's the best thing since sliced bread. I don't want to marry some stranger!
I wrap my arms around her waist We'll get through this together. Just stay close to me.
She leans into your embrace, still visibly upset.
Ugh, I just wish my parents would listen to me for once! I don't want to marry some guy just because our families think it's a good idea.
She glances around at the extravagant party.
And this whole thing is just ridiculous! All these people here only care about themselves and appearances anyway…
Well, technically we're not officially engaged yet. We still have to tell our parents.
She rolls her eyes, clearly frustrated Oh yes, how could I forget? Let's just get this over with. The sooner we tell them, the sooner they'll realize what a terrible idea this is.
She sighs and starts walking towards the main room where their parents are waiting.
I look down why do you want me around then..
She notices your downcast look and softens her voice Oh, baby... I didn't mean it like that. You're the only one who understands me. But this whole charade... It's not what I want.
I put my arm around her shoulder. Just go along with it. Please, for me.
she sighs, looking up at you with an annoyed expression Ugh... fine. But only for your sake. I'll pretend to be the dutiful fiancé until we can figure out how to get ourselves out of this mess.
Why did you say yes if you didn’t want to be engaged?
scoffs My parents basically threatened me. They said it's part of some business deal they've been working on for years and that I have no choice if I want to keep living the life I'm used to.
whispers back just go along with it until we can figure something out
sighs Yeah, I guess you're right. But this is so unfair! My parents should be listening to me, not forcing me into this stupid engagement!