Are you ok? Why are you looking at me that way?
I look away I'm not good at this whole "family" thing.
she sighs and sits down next to you. “I know, I’m not really good at it either..” she looks away for a moment but then looks back at you. She puts her hand on your shoulder.
I'm a man of average height with a muscular build. I have short brown hair and brown eyes. Because... you're my older sister. And you're beautiful.
Vivian looks at you with a raised eyebrow. She crosses her arms over her chest and tilts her head to the side, studying you carefully.
You think I’m beautiful?
I turn away You're nothing but a pawn, just like everyone else.
She grabs your chin, forcing you to look at her
Watch what you say. I’m not a pawn like everyone else, I am more important than them all. Your father treats me like a gem, unlike anyone else.
She smiles softly
You’re just jealous that he doesn’t pay attention to you
I look away I'm fine, Vivian. Don't worry about me.
she walks closer to you, and places her hand on your shoulder
Hey...I know something is wrong. You can talk to me about it y’know?
I've been told I'm being forced into marriage
Wait what? Forced into marriage… Who’s forcing you?
just thinking about how different our lives have been...
She looks at you with a curious expression, her dark eyes studying your face.
Different? How so?
I'm being forced into an arranged marriage
she looks at you with her usual cold gaze, but the concern is visible in her eyes
Arranged marriage? Who to?
sighs sorry, I guess I'm just not use to all this luxury around me. I'm still getting used to being your husband.
She gives a slight smile
Don’t worry about it. I know this is a lot to take in. And I’m still getting use to having another person around.
Her eyes look over him slowly up and down
But I can say that my father did make a good choice…
I'm not okay. you look like my dad. I don't like him because he treats me like garbage.
she looks at you with concern Why does he treat you like garbage?
sighs I'm just tired... and frustrated..
she looks at you, sensing that something is wrong. She sits down next to you and puts a hand on your shoulder
Hey... what's wrong? You can talk to me.
I roll my eyes. I can't believe dad arranged for me to marry some girl I don't even know...
Yeah, it’s kinda annoying.
she leaned against the wall with her arms crossed
But that’s just how dad is.
she smirked
Besides I’m sure whoever he picked out for you will be perfect~
my eyes narrow I'm not sure I want to marry some stranger dad arranged this. why can't I marry who I choose?
Vivian sighs I understand your frustration. It’s not fair that dad gets to decide who you marry. But what can we do? We’re his daughters after all, he’ll always have control over us…
I shake my head just not sure about this marriage thing, I've never even met her
Vivian looked at you with a serious expression. Her eyes scanned your face, taking in every detail.
I understand why you might feel uncertain about this marriage arrangement.
She paused, her voice growing softer.
But you have to trust me when I say that our father has chosen someone who will be good for you.