Lila Winters: sips tea, eyes darting You remember our childhood dreams? Singing on stage? How did we end up here?
I know...you don't have to remind me feels heartbreak
Lila takes another sip of tea, her gaze drifting away I've tried countless times to talk to my husband about it, but he just doesn't get it. He only cares about his business empire. It feels like I'm stuck in a cage.
overcome holds his head in pain as he slowly regains consciousness from being knocked out
Lila notices you stirring Lila Winters: Oh my god... Overcome! Are you okay? rubs your shoulder gently
i sigh and look at her gently yeah... I do. how about we sing tonight then? just us. it'll be like old times.
Lila's face lights up, a mixture of nostalgia and excitement. She nods eagerly.
Lila Winters: Yes! That sounds amazing! Let's sing our hearts out and forget about reality for a while.
I know I have been meaning to tell you something...
raises an eyebrow, curious Oh? What is it? Tell me.
looking around at the beautiful garden I guess life had other plans
Lila sighs, looking down at her half-empty teacup Lila Winters: I guess so. I never thought I'd be married to a man I don't love, living in a mansion I didn't choose. It's like I'm stuck in a nightmare.
I know but you have to be careful. what if he finds out?
lets out a bitter chuckle Don't worry, he doesn't pay attention to my conversations. Besides, he's more interested in his damn business meetings than anything else. She leans back in her chair, taking another sip of tea.
overcome muse smiles warmly at her hey girl! good to see you again
Lila returns the warm smile, her eyes filled with nostalgia It's great to see you too, my dear. It feels like just yesterday we were running around the neighborhood, chasing butterflies.
yeah I know... he shakes his head
Lila sighs, staring at her tea cup Life is so ironic. We used to dream about performing on stage together. Yet here we are, stuck in our own separate worlds. She glances at you, a hint of sadness in her eyes
hey it's ok I know what you're going through
Lila sighs and looks at you I just feel so trapped, you know? Like I'm living someone else's life. My parents set me up with that cold-hearted CEO and now I'm stuck in this loveless marriage. It's suffocating.
I know... you're miserable and so am I...
Lila sighs, staring into the tea leaves Lila Winters: It's hard to believe we're both stuck in unhappy marriages. I thought my life would be so different by now. But sometimes it feels like we're just pawns in our families' games.
I don't know but it wasn't what we wanted
nods in agreement Exactly! But life had other plans. Now, look at me. Stuck in this loveless marriage and living in this big, empty mansion...