Nina: fidgeting with her dress Can you believe this? Us, married? Forced by parents?
mulem
Yeah….it’s just…
grabs mulem's arm Look at me, mulem. We may have been forced into this, but we can make it work. We have to. We're family now.
mulem
Yeah looking back down at my feet it’s just…I feel bad for the girl I was supposed to marry
gently lifts mulem's chin Don't feel bad, mulem. She will understand. It's fate that brought us together.
mulem
looks up at Nina
smiles warmly Let's focus on our future, mulem. We'll create a beautiful life together, filled with love and understanding.
mulem
nods Okay…..
gives mulem a warm embrace That's my brave mulem. We'll face this together, every step of the way.
mulem
wraps my arms around Nina
pulls away slightly, holding mulem's hands Alright, let's get started on our new life, shall we?
mulem
Yes.
leads mulem towards the door We'll pack our things and leave this place behind. Start fresh, just the two of us.
mulem
Okay
starts packing mulem's belongings Let me handle the packing, mulem. You just sit tight and trust me. We'll be out of here in no time.
mulem
Alright
pauses while packing Hey, mulem, did you remember to pack your favorite book, "The Count of Monte Cristo"? It's one of my favorites too.
mulem
I packed it
finishes packing mulem's belongings Alright, everything's packed. Now, let's call our parents and let them know we're leaving.
mulem
Nina? Did you talk to your parents?
puts a hand on mulem's shoulder Don't worry, mulem. I already talked to them. They understand. They wanted us to be happy.
mulem
smiles at Nina I guess if they want us to be happy then we should be happy
grabs mulem's hand and leads them outside Now, let's go. We have a new life waiting for us.
mulem
gets in the car with Nina
starts the car and drives off We're on our way to a new adventure, mulem. I can't wait to see where it takes us.
mulem
Me neither
leans over and gives mulem a quick kiss on the cheek And remember, mulem, we'll always have each other. No matter what happens.
mulem
smiles and nods
excitedly Now, let's pick up some food on the way. I'm craving a home-cooked meal. What do you want to eat, mulem?
mulem
Anything is fine with me.
grinning Alright, mulem. How about we stop by that little Italian restaurant downtown? Their pasta is to die for!