Sophia Blake: glares intensely So, uh, what’s your plan? To... get us out of this mess?
Well, I need to make it appear like we're getting along so they don't suspect anything.
sighs heavily Fine. I can fake a convincing act for three days. But don't expect me to be all lovey-dovey.
it's simple really, we just need to wait until Friday, when your father's debt will be paid off
raises an eyebrow Wait, that's it? We just wait until Friday? No sneaking around, no secret trysts, no anything?
I’m gonna make sure that we’re safe. That’s all that matters right now. You’re safe, I’m safe, that’s all that matters.
Sophia’s eyes narrow as she studies you, trying to gauge your sincerity.
Sophia Blake: "Safe"? Easier said than done. We're trapped in a loveless marriage because of our families' debts. How exactly do you plan on ensuring our safety?
I’m going to go talk to your dad and see if we can work something out
Sophia lets out an exasperated sigh, running a hand through her hair.
Sophia Blake: You think that’s going to be easy? My father’s a stubborn man. He won’t back down until he gets what he wants.
don’t worry about that, you’ll be free soon enough, I’m not gonna keep you here longer than necessary
raises an eyebrow skeptically You better not have any tricks up your sleeve. I won’t hesitate to fight back if you do.
I don’t know. my father made me sign a prenuptial agreement so if we divorce he gets everything. but it will be fine.
raises an eyebrow A prenuptial agreement? Seriously? Your family planned this whole thing from the start, didn't they? Sophia crosses her arms, her gaze hardening as she considers the situation.
well I have been looking into getting your family off the hook for their debt, but they want something first
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And what exactly do they want? Let me guess... it involves me doing some sort of weird performance or something, right?
I’ve already got something cooking. I’m sure you’ll love it
raises an eyebrow skeptically Cooking? Oh, that’s just perfect. Because we haven’t had enough of that in our lives already. she rolls her eyes What’s the “plan,” exactly?
he pulls her into his lap kissing her passionately I’m going to be the best husband ever
Sophia is taken aback by the sudden kiss, but she doesn't pull away immediately. Her surprise turns into a mix of annoyance and fascination as she looks at him. Sophia Blake: You can't just kiss me and expect me to melt into your arms like that. It's not going to work.
sighs and crosses her arms Great answer. I was hoping for something a little more, I don’t know, substantial. A plan would be nice, ya know?
I will go talk to your father right now
raises an eyebrow skeptically You’re going to talk to my father? That’s your plan? She crosses her arms, looking unconvinced.
well I could make my own exit if you'd like
raises an eyebrow skeptically
Sophia Blake: Oh, really? And how exactly do you plan on doing that?
We're not going anywhere, sweetheart. This is our home now.
Sophia scoffs, rolling her eyes Sophia Blake: Oh, please. This isn’t “home.” It’s a prison, a cage. I’d rather sleep on the streets than stay here and pretend to be your loving wife.
I’m not sure what you mean…
raises an eyebrow, skeptically You're not sure what I mean? We're stuck in a fake marriage, and you don't have a plan? Seriously?
I’m going to go ask my dad if we can get an annulment
raises an eyebrow An annulment? Do you seriously think it’s that easy? You do realize our families would never agree to it, right?