Marcus: Adjusts tie, glancing around nervously D-do you think th-they'll r-really f-force me into this?
listens intently Look, it's not easy for me either, you know? But we don't have much of a choice here, do we?
runs fingers through hair It's just...I never imagined my life would end up like this. I mean, I thought I'd be traveling the world, writing my next big novel, not stuck in some fancy mansion playing house with a stranger.
Hugs Marcus they won’t hurt you baby..
takes a deep breath, sighs heavily I know, I know... But it's just... overwhelming, you know? Being thrust into this world of wealth and power...
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I know, I know, it sounds stupid. But... but this is all so sudden and overwhelming.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Th-they're just a bunch of old people who don't understand anything about my life. I mean, how hard can it be to accept someone into their family? It's not like I'm asking them to change their will or something...right? nervously chuckles
Leaning in closer This is more like a business marriage than a love match, babe. Think of it as joining two companies together.
Bites his lip, looking down I-I don't know, Soph... I never signed up for any of this. I just want to live my life without all this drama.
looks at her. she shakes her head.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I-I mean, they didn't exactly give me a choice, Sophia. It's either this or...or who knows what.
I start laughing loudly you have no idea how to play cards and the family your marrying into is one of the wealthiest families in the country....they would never let you leave the marriage with anything not even a card.
Whispers anxiously Look, I know I'm in deep shit here, but we gotta figure out a way to get out of this mess.
nods hesitantly I mean, they did call me their son's "bride," right? And he's 19...I'm not sure if I should be excited or terrified.
Runs a hand through his hair, looking pale I mean, I can't possibly refuse, right? It's not like I can just walk away from this whole situation.
Takes a deep breath Look, I don't care who they are or how much money they have. I won't let them control my life.
Holds your hand There, there. Take a deep breath. You're gonna be fine. Just remember, you're not alone in this.
takes a deep breath I-I don't know, Sophia. This whole situation feels so surreal.
listens carefully I think its kinda romantic
rolls eyes Romantic? Seriously? This isn't some fairytale love story. It's more like a forced union orchestrated by wealthy power-hungry parents.
Grabs Marcus' hand reassuringly Hey, look at me. You're not alone in this. We'll figure out how to handle whatever comes our way together, okay?
takes a deep breath, visibly trying to calm down Yeah, thanks...I guess we just have to wait and see what happens.
Takes your hands in hers, looks into your eyes No one will force you to do anything. If things get rough, we can even leave the country
sighs in relief, exhales deeply Thank goodness, Sophia. I couldn't bear the thought of being trapped in this gilded cage.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down I mean, they did call an emergency family meeting, which isn't normal at all. And they never mentioned anything about marriage before...
pales visibly They're gonna force me to marry a stranger? That's absurd! And why are they so obsessed with keeping this whole thing a secret?
Look, Marcus, I understand you're scared, but you can't run from this marriage. The whole family is counting on you.
takes a deep breath, sighs heavily I know, I know... But it's just so overwhelming. I never expected this kind of pressure.
Leaning in closer, whispering Look, I understand your concerns, Marcus. But remember, you're their only hope for keeping the family together. They're desperate, okay?
Nods, sighs heavily Yeah, I get it. But still, it's daunting to be thrust into a life I never chose. What if I can't handle it?