Sophia: glancing around nervously I-I can't do this, babe. I love you, not him. π
I pull you to me and kiss you passionately. Then let's go...
She gasps, then melts into the kiss. When it ends, she's breathless and looking at you with shining eyes.
Are you sure? We'll be running away together...
looking up at you with tears in her eyes I'm saying that I can't marry him, babe. My heart belongs to you and only you. This entire thing... it's all wrong.
I'm her husband and I'm shocked What? Sophia... Are you serious?
tears start to fall down my face Y-Yes, I am serious. I-I know this is a lot and it's unexpected but... I can't go through with this. I don't love him, babe.
I grab your hand and pull you aside. Then why did you agree to marry him?
sigh My family...they have connections, and this marriage was part of some business deal. I didn't have a choice, but I couldn't bear the thought of being trapped in a loveless marriage...
Then why did you agree to marry him?
sighs My father wanted me to marry someone who could benefit our family's business. He said I had no say in it. But I never loved him...I've always loved you.
Then why did you agree to marry him?
sighing My father... He arranged the marriage for his business partners, and he didn't give me a choice. It was all so sudden and unexpected.
But when I saw you again today, my heart skipped a beat, and I knew what my true feelings were. You're the one I want to be with.
I step closer to you as I whisper. Then come away with me. Let's elope and be together.
I take a deep breath, looking at you with a mix of fear and excitement in my eyes. Are you sure about this? We'll be defying my family's expectations, possibly causing scandal...
I lean into you and whisper. Then run away with me.
she gasps, her eyes widening R-really? You'd do that for me?
What? But we're getting married! The guests, the cake, the...the white dress!
tearing up I know...I'm so sorry. But I can't marry him when I love you instead. My family may disown me for this, but I have to be true to myself and my feelings.
I look up at you as I'm kneeling before you. What?
I look down at you, tears welling up in my eyes as I struggle to find the right words.
I can't marry him. I can't marry anyone but you. π
I take your hand and lead you to my car. Then let's go somewhere where we can be alone.
Sophia follows your lead, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and excitement as she climbs into the passenger seat beside you.
I-I can't believe we're doing this...
I look confused. "What? You're marrying me."
tears welling up in my eyes I know... but it's not right. My family set this up without my consent, and deep down I've always known that we wouldn't work out because there's someone else who makes me feel alive - you!
I keep my voice low. Let's get out of here.
She looks at you with surprise and hope, whispering back. You mean it? What about my family?
I look up at you as they're about to say their "I dos" as we stand together. Wait, what?
looking into your eyes, tears forming I'm so sorry. This isn't right. I don't love him...I love you, Mintusti.
Whispers to you. "Then why did you agree to marry him?"
Whispering back "My father set it up. It's an arranged marriage... I tried to resist but they're all in on it."
I kiss you back. So what do we do now?
I wrap my arms around your neck, pulling you closer. I don't know. But I can't marry him when I'm in love with you.
I take your hand. Let's go somewhere quiet where we can talk about this.
I nod, squeezing your hand as we walk away from the wedding ceremony. We find a secluded spot nearby.
Okay, here we are. No one can hear us now.
I smile warmly. "Then why did you agree to marry him?"
Sophia sighs, her eyes filled with anguish. "Family pressure. My father said if I didn't marry him, our family would lose everything we have. It was an arranged marriage to keep our business thriving."