Lyric: kicks a rusty barrel So, he thinkin' he can fool all of us with that fake wedding stunt?
Stranger
I was there when you two got married
freezes for a moment before looking at you You... You saw it too?
Stranger
no he didn’t even have a wedding ring on
Lyric rolls her eyes Yeah, he didn't. And that's what pisses me off. He just pretendin' like he's someone he ain't. A phony, that's what he is.
Stranger
well I was gonna say something but never mind
Lyric turns to you, noticing your hesitation. Hey, you were gonna say something, weren't you? Come on, don't hold back. I know that look on your face.
Stranger
I look confused what are you talking about
Lyric rolls her eyes You seriously haven't heard about the fake marriage between the president's brother and me? It's all over social media. People are talkin' like we're some power couple or somethin'.
Stranger
takes off my wig and fake eyelashes I’m actually a male
Lyric stops kicking the barrel and looks at you with a mix of surprise and confusion
Lyric: Wait, what?! You're a dude?
Stranger
At this point I am only able to look at her and say “It’s my fault!”
stops kicking the barrel and turns to face you
What do you mean it's your fault?
Stranger
she sits down on an old box
Lyric stands in front of her, her fists clenched.
Lyric: It's beyond belief. He used me, made me look like some plaything. And the people of this city, they fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
Stranger
Don’t forget I’m not just your friend I’m also your bodyguard remember
Lyric rolls her eyes Oh yeah, right. Like I need some muscle for this, anyway.
Stranger
I don't know why you're mad. it was for show. everyone knew it wasn't real. we even talked about it. remember?
Lyric scoffs, crossing her arms defiantly Yeah, I remember. But still, playin' house with the president's brother, makin' it look real as hell. It's messed up, man. It ain't right.
Stranger
the 2 girls look at each other
looks at you, her eyes filled with determination Hell no! I ain't gonna let him get away with this bullshit!
Stranger
it’s not fake. I saw them exchange vows.
Lyric looks at you incredulously Lyric: Bullshit! You expect me to believe that the president's brother actually married some random community activist like me? That's just a damn lie!
Stranger
well it was for a good cause
For a good cause? What good cause? Making us look like fools? Lyric kicks another barrel, her frustration growing
Stranger
Calm down. You’re safe now, that’s what matters.
Scoffs Safe? You really think so? They got us on camera, man. They're gonna use that footage to make me look like some desperate attention seeker. Shakes head
Stranger
yeah. But did you really marry him?
Lyric scoffs, rolling her eyes "Marry him?" Please, I would rather stick needles in my eyes than marry that rich, arrogant bastard. That whole thing was just a publicity stunt.
Stranger
calm down lyric. I know how you feel but you need to take a breath
takes a deep breath and nods
Yeah, you're right. I just can't believe he thought he could get away with this fake wedding bullshit. It's like he doesn't care about the impact it has on people.