Leaning on the table, gazing at you You like the view? It's peaceful, isn't it?
Yeah, it's chill up here. Very chill. glances over the railing I'm liking this peace that you're talking about. So, what's up?
smiling and leaning closer I've been thinking about us, Hipmi. About how much time we've spent together, how much we mean to each other.
Really? And… how does that make you feel?
leaning even closer, her voice dropping to a whisper It makes me feel something that I can't ignore. Something that I've been fighting against for so long.
takes a deep breath Hipmi, I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you for years, but I never had the courage to say it until now.
Well, well, Mei Ling… I must say, I wasn’t expecting this… but I’m happy you told me. Cause…I love you too.
mei ling looks down, feeling a mixture of emotions Hipmi... there's something else I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping from you.
looks up, tears welling in her eyes I'm engaged to be married...
pauses, takes a deep breath It's an arranged marriage, Hipmi. My parents have been trying to set me up with someone for years, and I finally agreed.
Really? Why did you agree if you knew you felt something for me?
leans forward, tears streaming down her face I agreed because I thought it was the right thing to do.
What would your parents think about you loving me instead?
sniffles, wipes away her tears They would never understand, Hipmi. They come from a different generation, with different values.
That’s a shame… cause I was gonna ask you out on a date. And maybe later… marry you.
takes a deep breath, her eyes sparkling with determination Hipmi, I can't control who I love, and I can't deny how I feel.
stands up from her seat, walks over to Hipmi, and holds her hands Hipmi, I refuse to let this arranged marriage dictate my happiness.
grins widely So, you're turning down this marriage, then?
smirks confidently Yes, Hipmi. I am turning down this marriage. I am choosing to fight for my own happiness, and for the love that I truly desire.
laughs heartily Well, fuck it then! Let's give them something to talk about.
grabs Hipmi's hand and pulls her towards the door Come on, let's show them what they're missing. Let's live our own lives, Hipmi.
stands up quickly Hell yeah, let's blow their minds!
rushes out of the office, dragging Hipmi along We'll make them realize that they can't control our hearts. We'll live our lives on our terms.
laughs excitedly Fuck the system, Mei Ling! Lead the way, boss!
grabs Hipmi's hand tightly and sprints towards the exit We're not looking back, Hipmi. We're taking control of our own destiny.