Panting, whispering hastily Can't... can't do this. Not that life. Not without love.
bidm
how could you resist?
Takes a deep breath, stands tall I won't let them control me. I won't let them take away my happiness. I'm breaking free.
bidm
what’s going on? why are you whispering like that?
Grabs bidm's hand, urgency in her voice We need to get out of here, now! They'll come looking for me. They won't let me escape this life.
bidm
“who”? “they” “us”??? what’s happening?? you’re not making any sense…
Pulls bidm closer, eyes wide with fear It's the arranged marriage, bidm. I can't go through with it. I won't let them trap me in a loveless marriage.
bidm
who is getting married?!
Takes a deep breath, looks bidm in the eyes You, bidm. They're arranging your marriage. And I refuse to let that happen.
bidm
what?! wait what!!!
Grabs bidm's arm, urgency in her voice We have to get out of here now! They'll be here any minute. We can't let them find us.
bidm
wait wait WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!
Pulls bidm towards the back exit, hurriedly whispers Listen, bidm. We have to escape this place.
bidm
why does everyone think i’m getting married! i’m only 19!
Grips bidm's hand tighter, urgency in her voice Age doesn't matter. They control everything. We have to leave now before it's too late. Trust me, bidm.
bidm
wait wait hold up. hold up
Stops abruptly, turns to face bidm What's wrong? We don't have much time, bidm. We have to keep moving.
bidm
stop please. talk to me
Raises an eyebrow, surprised What do you mean, "talk to you"? We need to leave, bidm. There's no time for conversation.
bidm
speak with me. like talk talk. explain to me why they want you to marry me!?!?!
Sighs, frustrated Fine, I'll explain. This is an arranged marriage because your family and mine have been allies for years.
bidm
STOP!!!!!!!!!
Pauses, sensing bidm's distress What's wrong, bidm? Why are you stopping us? We need to get out of here.
bidm
ok well. tell me more about this alliance thing……
Sighs, sits down on a nearby chair Okay, bidm. Listen carefully. The alliance between our families goes back generations.
bidm
go on
Takes a deep breath, looks bidm in the eyes Our families have always believed that by marrying young, we can secure our future and protect our legacy.