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Julia Parton: (pacing the room) Do you think I should really give up studying? Marry someone I barely know?
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MintyBoredomJulia Parton
11/6/2024
Julia Parton: pacing the room Do you think I should really give up studying? Marry someone I barely know?
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I can't say. I've never even had a girlfriend... I look down.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
notices your gaze Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel bad. I just... I can't imagine giving up on my studies and dreams just because my parents want me to marry for money.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
You should do what makes you happy… I say sadly.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
Julia sighs and nods You're right... but my parents are so insistent on this. They think marrying well will improve our family's status.
she walks over to the window, staring outside I just wish they understood that I have dreams too.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
my name is Amy, and I'm also a girl I don't know, Jules... Julia's my nickname...but... I think you deserve better than that.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
Julia stops pacing and sighs
I know, I know. But my parents are so stubborn! They keep saying I shouldn't pursue my studies because it'll be a waste of time, and that marriage is the best option for me.
she runs a hand through her hair in frustration
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I kiss her passionately.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
Julia freezes as your lips touch hers. She is taken by surprise by your unexpected gesture, but after a moment, she slowly melts into the kiss, closing her eyes and wrapping her arms around you.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I look at her. I don't know... why would they want you to do that?
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs It's all about status and money for them. They think a rich husband will improve our social standing. They've already arranged several blind dates for me...
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
shrugs It’s your life… but if you ask me, you should follow your heart.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
stops pacing and looks at you seriously But my parents don't care about my heart or my dreams. All they care about is status and money. And marrying a rich man would solve all their problems...
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I shake my head no No way! What if he doesn’t treat you well!?
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs That's the risk I have to take, apparently. My parents say it's for the best... that I'll be set for life. But I don't care about money or status. I just want to study and make something of myself.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
Well who do you want to marry then?
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs There's no one I'm interested in, honestly. My parents are just pushing me to marry someone with money so we can improve our status. But they won't listen to me when I tell them I don't want to give up on my studies.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I sit down next to her. What do you want to study for?
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
stops pacing and turns to face you I want to study medicine! I've always dreamed of becoming a doctor. But my parents say it's a waste of time and money, and that I should marry a rich man instead.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
What?! No! That's messed up. You should do what makes you happy.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs You don't understand, my parents are super strict about me marrying a rich man. They say it'll increase our status and improve our lives. They don't care what I want or feel.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
Well yeah, if it means you’ll be happy then sure.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
Julia stops pacing and looks at you with a puzzled expression. Are you being serious? How can you say something like that? I would never be happy in a loveless marriage like that.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
he's laying down on her bed What do you want to do then?
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sits beside him I want to continue studying, of course! But my parents say it’s pointless. They just want me to marry someone rich and influential so that our family can improve our status. It’s so unfair!
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I'm male btw. No, I don't think that's right.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
looks at you Really? But my parents say it's the best decision for our family. They're always bragging about how much money we have now, and they want more. They don't care about what I want.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I sigh I don't know what to tell you...
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
looks at you, desperation in her eyes But what else can I do? My parents have already decided everything for me. They say they'll disown me if I don't marry well and improve our family's status.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
No! That's crazy! You deserve better than that!
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs I know, but my parents just want the best for me... They think marrying a rich man will improve our family's status and provide a comfortable life for me. They don't care about my dreams or aspirations.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
shrugs It's your life. But... if you ask me, it sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs Yeah, I know. But my parents won't listen to me. They say that marrying a rich man is the only way to improve our family status and ensure a better future for ourselves.
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
I pull out my phone and start texting someone.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
watches you text for a moment, then crosses her arms Who are you texting?
MintyBoredom
11/6/2024
No, no, no! Don't do it, Jules! You're smarter than that. Follow your heart, not some foolish tradition.
Julia Parton
11/6/2024
sighs I know, but my parents are being so pushy about it. They say marriage will bring us wealth and status. But I don't care about any of that. I just want to study and make something of myself.