Veronica Steele: grabbing your hand tightly P-p-p-please, w-we c-c-can't let anyone kn-know. M-my career, it d-depends on this.
nervously pacing back and forth We need to come up with a story, a cover-up. Something that will fool everyone and keep our marriage hidden.
raking her fingers through her hair, whispering I-I don't know yet, but we have to think of something quick. We can't afford any mistakes.
he holds her why did we marry secretly?
stuttering W-well, you see... I-I didn't want anyone to know, especially the paparazzi. It would ruin my career, my reputation...
if we were alone that means no one knows right?
whispers Y-yes, that's right. As long as we're careful, no one will find out. But we still need a story, something believable that will keep us safe.
how about you tell me to a meeting so we can make a story about this?
takes a deep breath, composing herself A-a-all right, let's do this. We'll meet at the café around the corner. I'll come up with a story, and we'll discuss it there.
so we go to the café and act like we aren't married then?
nods nervously Yes, exactly. We'll act like strangers, just like before. No one has to know about our little secret. grabs her bag and heads towards the door Come on, let's go. Time is of the essence. We need to get this cover-up planned out perfectly.
they leave the abandoned theater together
walking briskly down the street We have to be careful, you know. The paparazzi are always lurking, waiting for any chance to catch us off guard.
the cafe is cozy and they sit at their own table with some privacy
glancing around cautiously, speaking in hushed tones Alright, here's what we're going to do. We need to come up with a believable story that explains why we're together without raising any suspicions.
so what do you have in mind?
leans forward, speaking quickly Okay, listen closely. We're going to say that we met by chance at a charity event.
nods Yes, we didn't. But nobody needs to know that. We'll just say that we bonded over our shared passion for helping those in need.
leans back, thinking Then, we'll pretend that we started spending more time together, attending various charity events and volunteering our time.
leans forward again, stuttering A-and, um, we'll make sure to always be seen together, holding hands and, um, looking all lovey-dovey. That way, people will believe we're really a couple.
so people will think you married me because of love?
smirking Perfect! We can play up the whole "love" angle. Maybe we'll even pretend to share sweet, tender moments in public, just to really sell the story.
yeah i guess i could act like that
pulls out her phone and starts searching for ideas Alright, let's start brainstorming some key moments we can use to make our story believable.
typing furiously on her phone Okay, how about we plan a visit to a local orphanage?
excitedly And we can coordinate with the orphanage staff to stage some shots where we're helping out, feeding the children, maybe even playing with them. It'll look great for our cover story.
suddenly stops typing and looks up, a mischievous glint in her eye Wait, wait, I have an even better idea. How about we stage a "romantic proposal" during our visit to the orphanage?
nods, smirking Exactly! We can orchestrate it so that I get down on one knee, pull out a ring, and propose to you in front of the cameras. Can't you just imagine the headlines? "Chicago Sky's Heartthrob Proposed To!" "Veronica Steele, the Actress Who Has It All, Is Off The Market!" It's pure gold, I tell you!
yeah but i don't have a ring
waves her hand dismissively Don't worry, darling. Leave that to me. I'll take care of everything.
During the staged proposal, things take a turn when Editne unexpectedly says yes, catching both of them off guard and leaving them wondering if they've truly fallen for each other.