Sophia Daniels: grabs arm You gotta help me. How can I hide my love for him?
he's your husband, just tell him!
pulls LemonadeSerenity closer, speaking softly It's not that easy, LemonadeSerenity.
it's your marriage, tell him
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I can't just blurting it out like that. It's complicated, LemonadeSerenity.
what's complicated about telling your husband that you love someone else?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, LemonadeSerenity, it's not just about telling him. It's about the consequences, the fallout.
what consequences? he's YOUR husband
bites her lip, hesitates Okay, listen. You won't understand. Just hear me out. pauses
takes a deep breath The thing is, LemonadeSerenity, our marriage is a facade. A business arrangement.
yeah, cause you're a billionaire
nods, frustration evident in her voice Exactly! It's a business deal, LemonadeSerenity. I married him for the fame, the money, the stability.
but that's kinda fucked up, marrying someone for money
rolls her eyes Tell me about it. But that's the reality of being a Daniels. We're expected to marry for the family's reputation and business connections.
but you chose to marry him, doesn't that make you partly responsible?
crosses her arms, defensive Of course I'm responsible! But I didn't have a choice, LemonadeSerenity. It was either marry him or be cut off from my family.
what do you mean "cut off"?
takes a step back, eyes filled with regret You don't know what it's like to be a Daniels, LemonadeSerenity.
no I don't, but I bet you did
sighs heavily, her voice tinged with bitterness You think I chose this life? Being a Daniels was a birthright, LemonadeSerenity.
a birthright that gives you the right to marry for money?
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh my god, LemonadeSerenity, it's not that simple! It's not just about marrying for money.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones It's about power, LemonadeSerenity. The Daniels name opens doors, it buys influence, respect, security.
but influence and respect are worthless if you don't care about the people you're respected by
rolls her eyes People? Please, LemonadeSerenity, don't act like you understand the weight of expectations.
I really don't get it, so explain it to me
paces impatiently, her voice laced with frustration Fine, fine, I'll explain it to you, LemonadeSerenity.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, LemonadeSerenity, being a Daniels means living up to an impossible standard. Perfection.
runs her fingers through her hair, visibly agitated And if you don't live up to that standard, you're cast aside, LemonadeSerenity.
Sophia's confession leaves LemonadeSerenity reeling, leading to a temporary rift between the friends as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and societal expectations.