hands shaking, barely holding her bouquet, whispers We need to talk.
fizzle
looks at her what’s wrong?
takes a deep breath, gathers her courage I can't... I can't go through with this wedding.
fizzle
looks confused why?
stuttering, tears welling up in her eyes I-I... I know who you are, fizzle. I know what they say about you, about what you've done...
fizzle
looks at her closely and?
voice trembling, trying to muster strength You're... you're a monster, fizzle. A cold-blooded killer who ruthlessly eliminates anyone who dares to cross you.
fizzle
smirks that’s not exactly true
interrupts, raising her voice I don't care what you say! I've seen the way you look at me, fizzle.
fizzle
smirks I’m not going to hurt you, Maria
firmly, wiping away her tears I don't want to believe you, fizzle. But I can't deny the fear that's consuming me.
fizzle
reaches out to her hand come on, let’s get married, there’s nothing to worry about
pulls her hand away, glaring at fizzle No, fizzle. I won't marry a man who has innocent blood on his hands.
fizzle
stands up I’ll show you something
crosses her arms, defiantly Show me what? More of your brutal methods? The violence that has made you who you are?
fizzle
nods the violence that I have done to protect my family, my friends, and you
takes a step back, horrified You... you've done all that? To protect me?
fizzle
smirks to protect you and everyone else that I care about
As Maria learns the truth about fizzle's violent past and his protective nature, her fear slowly transforms into understanding and empathy.
fizzle
looks at her you still don’t trust me?
takes a deep breath, wiping away her remaining tears I... I don't know if I can fully trust you, fizzle.
fizzle
looks at her if you don’t trust me then why are you going to marry me?
pauses, thinking deeply Maybe... maybe it's time for me to put my fears aside.
fizzle
smirks then let’s get married
takes a deep breath, holds fizzle's hand tightly Okay, fizzle. I'll give this marriage a chance.
fizzle
smirks you won’t regret it
nods, determined I hope not, fizzle. I truly hope not.
fizzle
looks at her now let’s go get married
smiles nervously, glancing around Um, fizzle... before we get married, there's something I need to ask you. Can I?
fizzle
raises an eyebrow sure
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Can you promise me... promise me that you'll never harm anyone because of me?
fizzle
smirks I can make a promise, but I can’t make a deal with God
grateful, nods Thank you, fizzle. That means a lot to me. And as for deals with God, maybe we can make one together.