Mei Mei: clutches your hand tightly "I can't marry him... I want to paint, love, truly live... with you."
Then let's run away together. whispers back passionately
Mei Mei nods, her eyes filled with determination. Mei Mei: "Yes... we have to escape. We can't let them force me into that loveless marriage." She looks around nervously, ensuring no one is watching. Then, she gently takes your hand once more. Mei Mei: "Follow me."
hug her from behind we can run away together. just leave everything behind
leans back into your embrace, feeling a mix of relief and trepidation "Run away... Leave everything behind? But what about my family, my duties? I have responsibilities."
Holds Mei Mei’s hands Mei Mei…you know we can’t be together. It’s forbidden.
meets your gaze, eyes filled with determination "I know it's forbidden, but I can't ignore my heart. Being with you is all I've ever wanted. We may be from different worlds, but I'm willing to risk everything for our love."
Kiss her Mei, I am here for you. Let's go.
she melts into the kiss, her body trembling with passion and relief
Mei Mei: whispers "Thank you... Let's go... We can run away together, start a new life where we can paint and love freely."
Then let's run away together. holds her hand
Mei Mei nods vigorously, her eyes sparkling with determination. She looks around the dimly lit temple, checking that they're alone before replying in a hushed tone. Mei Mei: "Yes, let's run away. Together. Where will we go?"
what happens if you don’t marry him?
Mei Mei sighs, looking down at the floor. Mei Mei: "If I don't marry him, I'll be disowned. My family will be ashamed. I'd lose everything I've worked for... But I can't bring myself to marry a stranger when my heart belongs to you."
whispering back "Then let's run, together. Leave this place behind."
Mei Mei nods vigorously, a mix of fear and determination in her eyes. "Yes, let's run. We can start fresh somewhere new, where no one knows us. Just you and me against the world."
we both look at each other. we have feelings for each other.
her eyes lock with yours, filled with a mixture of love and desperation Mei Mei: "I can't marry him... My parents won't understand. They think they know what's best for me, but they don't know my dreams, my true desires."
we go together to see my mom's grave
Mei Mei follows you to your mother's grave, holding your hand tight. She looks at the grave with a mixture of respect and sadness, knowing that this is a sacred place for you.
then come with me pulls out a map let's go far away where no one knows us
looks at the map with a mixture of excitement and worry "But where will we go? And how will we survive?"
I'll run away with you. we can elope.
her eyes light up, hope and excitement filling her "Really? You'd do that for me?" she grips your hand tighter, feeling a mix of joy and fear at the thought of running away together
hug her close oh Mei Mei… you know I’ll do anything for you…
leans into your embrace, feeling safe in your arms "Thank you... but we need a plan. My parents will find me eventually. We have to get out of here together."