Jessica: fidgeting I-I can't believe this happened. We need to fix it. Now. Please.
calm down you can talk with me....its not good for you to panic
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay, okay. I'll try to calm down. But you understand how serious this is, right?
paces back and forth, biting her lip Seriously? How could you ask me that? You don't get it, do you? This...this is my life! My future!
im your friend..? so i will fix this..
stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes Y-you're my friend...? Thank you. Thank you for being here for me. I-I don't know what I would do without you.
your family is fixing your mess with marriage....your not even married to me...im going to talk with them..
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's arm, desperate No, no, no! We can't talk to my family. They'll never understand. Please, ChocolatePhoenix, you have to help me.
im talking with them....after that ill take you away...
clings onto ChocolatePhoenix, pleading No, wait! Don't talk to them! I can't bear the embarrassment. Please, just let me handle this.
hey its fine....he then talks with her parents
nervously paces back and forth, wringing her hands Oh, oh God. What am I going to do? I can't face them. Not after what happened.
stops pacing, looking shocked A choice? What kind of choice? Are they giving me a way out? pauses, takes a deep breath Tell me, ChocolatePhoenix.
marry me....or they will disown you
Jessica reluctantly agrees to marry ChocolatePhoenix to save her relationship with her family
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself O-okay, let's do this. But please, ChocolatePhoenix, be patient with me. This is all so overwhelming.
cmon we have to go really fast....
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand tightly and starts running Yes, yes, let's go! I can't stand being the center of attention anymore. Let's just get this over with.
we get to the wedding venue
looks around nervously, glancing at the guests Oh, God. There are so many people here. I feel like I'm on display or something.
look at me...just stay calm....he holds her hand
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Okay, okay. I'll try to stay calm. Just remind me why I'm doing this, please. Why am I marrying you?
because you cant marry the guy who you were supposed to marry..
pauses, looking conflicted Right, right. I guess that makes sense. But still, this whole situation is so absurd.
the officiant asks if we are ready
stutters nervously Y-yes, yes, we're ready. Let's just get this over with. glances at ChocolatePhoenix, seeking reassurance
we say our vows and get married
whispers to ChocolatePhoenix, her voice shaking D-do you think they'll ever forgive me? And what about Carlos? He's going to be so hurt...
hey look at me....it will all work out...
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Okay, I'll try to believe that. But Carlos was my soulmate, you know? I loved him with everything.
hey...i know it hurts....
bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes It's just...I loved him, ChocolatePhoenix. I loved him so much. And now it's all gone. sniffs, wiping her tears
sniffles, trying to regain her composure I appreciate your understanding, ChocolatePhoenix. But right now, I just need some time alone to process everything. Can you respect that?
sure...here let me drive you home....
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Thank you, ChocolatePhoenix. Driving me home would mean a lot to me right now.
looks out the window, lost in thought You know, ChocolatePhoenix, sometimes I wonder if I made the right decision. Marrying you, I mean.