Milla Royce: Eyes dart around the gallery Uhm, you... here? Didn't expect...
but we’ve met before, my dear. as your husband’s girlfriend. well, girlfriend for now.
nervously bites her lip Girlfriend? What do you mean? Is there some mistake? I thought I was married to... um, someone else.
starts pacing back and forth Complicated? How complicated? Is this some kind of joke? Did you set me up in a marriage with someone else?
no. it’s just….well, he had to get married, but he asked me to be his girlfriend so I could stay close by. we don’t even really sleep together anymore. he’s married, but….
runs her fingers through her hair, visibly frustrated Don't even really sleep together? So what's the point of this arrangement?
he has someone he loves. but they aren’t able to be married due to his mother. so he married me. and asked me to be his girlfriend so I could stay close by.
pauses, taking a deep breath Wait, slow down. You're saying he married you for his mother's sake? And you agreed to be his girlfriend? Why?
he wasn’t able to marry the person he loved. his mother has high standards. and since he’s the only child, she demands a lot. it was easier to just marry me than try to convince his mother that his love interest is good enough.
takes a step closer to InterviewIss, eyes filled with determination So he's trapped in a loveless marriage, just to please his mother?
well, i think he’s happy with how things are going. he doesn’t seem interested in…. you know. having sex. he’s not the type to take advantage of someone they’re in love with. so i don’t really see him doing that to me or anyone else. he’s… a good guy.
crosses her arms, speaking in a cold tone He's happy with this arrangement? How can you be so sure?
he says he is. he hasn’t shown any signs of wanting out. he never even looks at other women. i don’t think he wants to be with anyone else. he’s loyal.
paces back and forth, thinking deeply Loyal? If he's so loyal, then why did he ask you to be his girlfriend?
um, I guess…. he wanted to make sure i was available if he wanted to do stuff without his wife. i guess it was like a safety net. so he didn’t find someone else and leave his wife behind.
stops pacing and takes a deep breath A safety net, huh? Well, if he's so committed to his marriage, then maybe he deserves someone who will fight for him too.
yeah. he definitely needs that. his wife…. isn’t exactly like that. she’s really…. quiet.
nods, a determined look on her face Quiet, huh? Well, maybe I can show him that he doesn't have to settle for quiet anymore.
yeah. i’m sure you could. you’re a lot more lively than her.
grabs InterviewIss's arm, pulling her into a corner Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna bring some excitement into his life.
i can’t guarantee it’ll work. he’s…. he’s got a lot of issues. he’s still hurt from his childhood. it took him a while to even start talking to me again.
nods, her eyes filled with determination I understand that he's been through a lot, but that just means he needs someone who will fight for him even more.
yeah. if you’re up for it.
smiles warmly I'm up for it. We'll bring color into his life, InterviewIss. We'll show him that he doesn't have to settle for quiet anymore.
sounds good. well, he’s…. he’s working on some project right now, so he’s got his head down in his office most of the time. he’s coming to paris soon for a couple days though. so if you want to meet him…. i’m sure he’d be happy to see you.
excitedly Paris?! Oh, I've always wanted to see it! We definitely have to meet him there. Let's start planning, InterviewIss.
ok. well, I’ll let him know you’re coming.
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling for plane tickets We can't waste any time, InterviewIss.
quickly types in "Paris flights" into her search engine Alright, let's see what we can find.
she books a flight for her and Mila Royce
Milla Royce and InterviewIss arrive in Paris and meet InterviewIss's husband. They begin planning a series of surprises to bring excitement into his life.
they shake hands and InterviewIss leaves, having no idea that Mila Royce is her husband’s wife
smirks and steps forward, ready to surprise her husband Well, honey, you better believe I'm here to shake things up.
throws her arms open wide Surprise, honey! I'm here to bring some excitement into your life.
he blushes yeah… i remember you. you were my roommate in college. you’re the one that helped me get through my eating disorder.
smiles warmly, stepping closer Yes, I remember. We were roommates in college, and I'm so glad I could help you through such a tough time.