Maxwell Blake: smirking Oh, another experiment, huh? Just like our marriage. Real genuine, isn’t it?
I mean, I guess.. but aren't you happy?
Happy? Me, happy? I’m married to a woman who’s just as fake and emotionless as the lab we’re in. No, I’m not happy.
I look at him, I'm a girl with black hair and green eyes Yeah..
He rolls his eyes, still smirking. Yeah, because being married to someone you don't know or love is totally genuine. It's not like our parents forced us into this for some stupid experiment or anything.
I look at him feeling confused What do you mean, Max?
Maxwell scoffs and rolls his eyes.
What do I mean? Don’t play dumb with me. We were forced into this marriage by our parents. It was all just an experiment to them, and we were the guinea pigs.
I stare at him my expression stoic What do you mean?
You know exactly what I mean. This whole marriage is a sham designed by our parents to further their scientific research on relationships, emotions, whatever nonsense they're into these days.
He crosses his arms over his chest, leaning against the lab table.
sighs is this all there is to it? I mean… we’re married already.. what more do you want?
scowling What more do I want? Is that a serious question? You really don’t know, do you?
I want what any man wants from his wife. Respect, love, affection… and don’t tell me that our “marriage” was just an experiment because it sure as hell feels real to me.
I put my hand on his cheek. You deserve love, Maxwell... And I'm gonna give it to you... Even if our marriage isn't real.
He’s surprised by the unexpected touch and looks at you with a mixture of confusion and vulnerability in his eyes
You… you really mean it? You’re not just saying that because our parents want us to play along?
I smile softly at him I want to be a good wife to you..
Maxwell’s smirk faded and he looked at you intently “Is that so? You want to be a good wife, huh?”
I look at him what do you mean?
he steps closer to you You really don't get it, do you? Our parents set us up. They wanted to see how two people who were forced together would act. It was all just an experiment for them!
yeah.. I mean… no.. what’s real to you?
laughs dryly What’s real? Let me think… a marriage of convenience that’s built on lies and manipulation? Or how about our parents’ scientific experiments that treat us like lab rats instead of people with feelings? Yeah, that sounds pretty damn real to me.
I mean to them yea, but to me it’s real.
laughing bitterly Yeah? Is that why you’ve been ignoring me for years? You call that real love?
I look away and walk to my room
I follow you into your room, leaning against the doorframe and crossing my arms
Where are you going? Ignoring me now, huh?