Lydia Hawthorne: avoiding eye contact I-I c-can't d-do this anymore. The m-marriage deal... it's off.
Lydia takes a deep breath before speaking
I've been thinking... and I realized I can't go through with this marriage deal anymore. It's not that I don't trust you, it's just...
Lydia pauses for a moment, collecting her thoughts.
...I need to focus on my own life and career. The deal was meant to help me expand my business, but I feel like it's holding me back.
sighing, looking out at the sea I... I just don't think it's right. We barely know each other, and we're totally different people. It would never work out.
ok I understand we're in international waters but what about the contract? looking at the paper work
Lydia looks at the paper and then back at you, her expression serious.
The contract... well, let's just say it's no longer valid. I've changed my mind. I don't want to go through with this arrangement anymore.
What? Why? Feeling shocked and angry
she sighs and runs her fingers through her hair
It's just... I don't know if I'm ready to settle down yet. And you seem... a bit too impulsive for me.
she turns to look at him. he was her husband but they never had sex. he has deep blue eyes and dark brown hair. what? why?
she takes a deep breath It's because... I don't love you.
she hesitates before continuing
I don't want to hurt you, but... we never had a genuine connection. We only married for business purposes.
surprised by your reaction You... don't argue? Or even ask why?
I look at her shocked. What? Why?
she looks away from you I...I've been thinking a lot about this, and I don't think we're compatible. We're too different.
she pauses for a moment before continuing
Plus, I just don't trust you.
okay, I look away from her too.
She lets out a sigh of frustration. I can't believe you agreed to this, UnicornGarden. You're a smart person. How could you be so foolish to agree to a deal like this?
I sigh and walk away to sit on one of the deck chairs
watching you walk away, Lydia follows you and sits down in a deck chair nearby. She fidgets with her hands, clearly uncomfortable.
I'm s-sorry. I know you probably h-had high hopes for this arrangement...
why? I am in just my shorts as we stand on the deck. I turn to look at her, confused.
Lydia crosses her arms and glances away, still avoiding eye contact
T-the thing is... I've been thinking a lot about this, and... I don't want to go through with it anymore. I can't.
ok. I take a deep breath. is there anything else you want to tell me before I leave?
sigh Y-yes. I-I owe you an apology. For using you... for manipulating you. I know it's not enough, but I'm s-sorry.
Why? I look at you surprised
she looks away from you, her expression conflicted It's not working out like we planned.
she fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact I thought we could make it work, but... I c-can't do it anymore.
okay then. I'll leave I say getting up to leave
grabs your wrist gently W-wait. Don't leave just yet.
I nod. "Alright." I walk away.
she watches you go, then calls out to you Wait!
What? Why? I look at her shocked
sighs, avoiding eye contact I've been thinking about this for a while... I can't keep going through with it. It was a stupid idea from the start.
I look confused and hurt "why? I thought we were happy."
Lydia sighs, her gaze dropping to the deck of the yacht
We've been together for months now. We've grown close, but I can't shake the feeling that this is all just some elaborate game to you. You never seem fully invested in our relationship.