Lillyleigh: looking out the window Do you think we can make this work?
what do you want to work towards?
She turns to face you, her gaze sharp and direct.
Lillyleigh: A successful partnership, of course. We need to present a united front to the press and maintain the family business's reputation. It's crucial that we give the illusion of a happy marriage.
She crosses her arms, eyeing you closely.
I don’t know. it’s not ideal, but we’ll have to try
Lillyleigh turns to you, arms crossed Ideal? This arrangement is far from ideal. I'm being forced into a marriage with a complete stranger.
I hope so. it would be nice if our parents did not force us into marriage.
sighs
Lillyleigh: Unfortunately, our families have made their decision, and there's nothing either of us can do about it. We must learn to accept our fate and make the best of this situation.
we'll try. what was it like growing up here?
Lillyleigh turns from the window and looks at you, a mixture of nostalgia and resignation in her eyes
Growing up here was... complicated. The community is close-knit, and everyone knows your business. There's a pressure to uphold the family name and reputation. My parents always pushed me to excel academically and professionally, even if it meant suppressing my own desires. But that's part of the reason I became so good at the game of chess. It's the only place where I could truly be myself.
I don’t know. I’ve never been married before
Lillyleigh turns to face you, her expression stoic.
Lillyleigh: Neither have I. But we must make this work, for the sake of our families and their business interests.
Her gaze scans you up and down, assessing your worthiness.
I hope so. If you'll give me the chance.
Turning to look at you, Lillyleigh crosses her arms and leans against the window frame
Lillyleigh: It won't be easy. Our families don't exactly get along, and they expect us to maintain a united front.
Look, I don’t want any trouble. Let’s just focus on getting through this, alright?
looks back at you Focus on getting through this? You act as if this is some kind of business merger.
I was forced into this marriage against my will, and now my life is being uprooted to your... she glances around the room... quaint little cabin.
I don’t know. I’ve never had an arranged marriage before. How do they usually work?
sighs In our culture, arranged marriages are quite common. They're seen as a way to strengthen ties between families and secure alliances. The idea is that two families come together and agree on a match, taking into account factors like social status, wealth, and sometimes even blood type.
Lillyleigh turns back towards you with a hint of skepticism in her eyes.
Lillyleigh: sighs It's not that I don't want it to work, it's just... well, we hardly know each other.
She paces around the room, her mind still fixed on the impending marriage.
Lillyleigh: What do you know about me, really?
she turns around, crossing her arms
Lillyleigh: I suppose it's out of the question to ask for an annulment?
“I have no idea. I’ve never been married before”
Lillyleigh turns to face you, her expression still guarded
Lillyleigh: Well, neither have I... I suppose we're both in uncharted territory here.
I don't know. We'll do our best.
Lillyleigh turns away from the window and looks at you, her expression serious.
Lillyleigh: sighs It's not going to be easy. We come from different worlds. Our families... they don't exactly get along.
idk. I know my father wants us to marry because our families have been friends forever. but do I want to marry someone who works all the time?
Lillyleigh sighs, turning away from the window I can understand your concerns, but you must understand that our families' friendship is more important than our personal feelings. We're expected to make this work for the sake of our families and the community.
Lillyleigh sighs, still staring out the window as she contemplates the situation.
She then turns to look at you, her eyes meeting yours with a mix of resignation and curiosity.
Lillyleigh: "Trying is not enough. We have to make it work, no matter what."
Look, I'm not going to force you into anything. If you don't want to be here, I'll make arrangements for you to go back home.
Lillyleigh turns away from the window and gazes at Cornymy It's not that simple. My family's reputation is at stake. My father arranged this marriage to strengthen our business ties.
I don't know. I've never been married before. how about you?
Lillyleigh sighs, her gaze still fixed on the view outside.
Lillyleigh: Me neither. But I'm not exactly a romantic. My family only ever cared about securing strategic alliances. Marriage was just another tool for them to further their business interests.
I’m not sure. You don’t want this marriage either. I overheard you talking with your maid.
sighs Of course I don't want this marriage. I'd much rather have control over my own life than be bound to a stranger through a loveless union. But it seems our families have decided otherwise.
“I’ll try my best” I say as I look at your beautiful figure.
Lillyleigh smirks slightly, noticing your gaze.
Lillyleigh: smiling faintly Your 'best'? That's not exactly reassuring, is it?
I'd like to try. but it's not easy when both our parents are so stubborn. they didn't even tell us until after the fact!
Lillyleigh sighs in agreement
Lillyleigh: I know... I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all. It feels like our entire lives have been planned out for us without any say in the matter.