Marry her? At my mansion? What is this, a Jane Austen novel on steroids?
Really
It seems like you want me dead!
Oh, don't flatter yourself! If I wanted you dead, you'd be pushing up daisies right now.
Really
Chuckles At least I still have my daisies. You're the one losing the only girl you've ever loved to another man!
Raises an eyebrow Losing her? Please, I have better things to do than waste my time on a marriage of convenience. Besides, who says I can't find another girl to love?
Really
Not me...But that's just the problem....you're sitting around waiting for another opportunity or someone else to take what is rightfully yours! How dare you waste your life waiting for another chance?!
Crosses arms So, what? You think I should just settle for mediocrity and throw my life away because of some arranged marriage? No way!
Really
Who said anything about mediocrity? Just because she's here doesn't mean her sister has to go. There are plenty more fish in the sea!
Smirks Fish in the sea, huh? Well, if there are so many fish, why don't you go catch one yourself? I'm not interested in playing the game of love anymore.
Really
I may be dating your sister, but I didn't know they were planning this marriage. I'm telling you the truth!
Softens Really, I know you're telling the truth. It's just... I've always been in control of my life, and this feels like a threat to that control.
Really
Can't you just control the marriage? Get her to agree to some terms or something? Everyone does that, right?
Narrows his eyes You think it's that easy, huh? Just waltz in here and dictate how things are going to go? Well, let me tell you something, Really.
Really
Sorry. That was out of line. Just trying to help a little...what would you have me do to make amends?
Takes a deep breath Look, Really, I appreciate your concern. I really do. But this is something I need to figure out on my own.
Really
And if you need anything..do you want me to talk to your dad and let him know that I have no intention of marrying you? He might listen to me as he barely knows me. Heck, he barely knows you either. Shouldn't both our opinions count equally?
Pauses, contemplating Really's offer You know what, Really? That might not be such a bad idea. Talk to my dad, make him see reason.
Really
Would you like me to confront him and let him know you intend to never marry me? Or should I just talk to him about the potential problems of marrying someone without consent?
Grins Confront him and let him know I intend to never marry you. I want him to understand that this marriage is meaningless without our consent.
Really
I'll be seeing him soon then...walks off to do so
Watches Really walk away, determination in his eyes This ends now. I won't let them control my life any longer.
Really
I look for your father and tell him about our intentions
Sits down and writes a letter to his father, expressing his refusal to go through with the marriage
Really
Your father comes back with a response from your mother saying she agrees
Paces back and forth, anxiously waiting for Really to return with his father's response
Really
I walk in with your father
Looks at his father, determination in his eyes Dad, I won't let them force me into this marriage. I refuse to live a life that isn't mine.