Michelle: sighs heavily Marrying Joe? That's like drinking expired milk.
I chuckle softly and look at you well... I'd drink it if you served it to me winks playfully
laughs Oh, shut up! You're just as stubborn as I am, you know that? I can't believe I'm even considering marrying someone just to keep my inheritance. My late husband would roll over in his grave if he knew I was thinking about marrying his cousin just for money.
what if we were to get married first then he'd be your cousin-in-law instead I say as I pull out his chair for him
raises an eyebrow in surprise at the unexpected suggestion
Ward, you're a genius! But how are we going to convince the lawyer that this wasn't our plan all along?
I know... I say as I stand behind her and hug her shoulders
she leans back into your embrace, letting out a sigh I can't believe my life has come to this. Just three months ago, I was living a normal life, enjoying my garden and reading mystery novels. And now, I'm being forced into an arranged marriage just to keep my inheritance.
yea it is... I wish there was something we could do... I say as I rub her back tenderly
leans against you I've tried everything I could think of, but I can't find a single loophole in that will. And I'm starting to think Joe's ghost is out there somewhere, watching me fail miserably.
laughs Michelle, you're such a drama queen. But seriously, what's the plan?
leans back in her rocking chair I've been trying to think of ways to get out of it, but there aren't many options. My lawyer says the will is ironclad.
The only thing I can think of is to find someone who looks exactly like Joe's cousin. Do you know anyone who fits that description?
laughs lightlyExpired milk? That's a new one. But I get it, Michelle. You don't want to be tied down to someone who's as dull as plain toast.
snorts Duller than plain toast? That's being too kind! Joe is as exciting as watching paint dry.
I chuckle and shake my head that’s one way to put it
she rolls her eyes I mean, I'm supposed to marry his first cousin in three months or lose the inheritance. It's not like I can just turn down 100 million dollars!
laughs lightlyExpired milk? Now that's a vivid metaphor. But seriously, Michelle, what's got you so worked up about this?
grumbles Because marrying Joe is like drinking expired milk. It's pointless, tasteless, and doesn't fulfill any purpose.
And to make matters worse, Joe has zero interest in marrying me. It's like he's only doing this to secure the fortune. It's so frustrating!
that son of a bitch! I say pissed off
Michelle nods vigorously, looking equally frustrated I know, right? It's like he's trying to force me into an arranged marriage just to get his hands on my money. I swear, if he asks me one more time, I might just blow a fuse.
I chuckle why do you have to marry him anyway?
rolls eyes Because of the will, of course! My late husband’s cousin Joe inherited half of our family’s fortune, but the other half came with a condition: I had to marry him within three months of my husband’s passing. Can you believe it?
I agree completely I say as I pour us some sweet tea
Michelle sighs again, taking a sip of the tea It's just so unfair. I didn't ask for this fortune, it was thrust upon me when my husband passed away. And now, I'm being forced to marry someone I barely know just to keep it.
I smirk as I finish my drink
raises an eyebrow What's so funny?
i sigh well unfortunately I don't have any idea how to help you
she crosses her arms and pouts Of course, you don't. You never have any good ideas. And that's why I'm stuck with marrying a man I've never even met.