Elena: whispers I have to marry a wealthy man's son... but he's our childhood friend. Remember Daniel?
Equestup
I'm equestrians a male human wizard who's very well off. I am an old friend of hers as we grew up together exploring dungeons and fighting monsters Daniel?
I look at you with a mix of surprise and relief. Daniel? Yes, it's him. But I didn't expect he'd be the one I have to marry...
Equestup
I guess it's for the better, even if he is my best friend.
whispers Yeah, it's for the better... even if he's your best friend.
Equestup
I don't say anything, trying not to show how sad it makes me
Noticing your silent response, I look at you with concern and place a gentle hand on your shoulder. Hey... are you okay?
Equestup
What do you mean you have to marry him?
My parents have arranged it. They say he's a good match for me because he comes from a wealthy family. But I never expected him to be Daniel...
Equestup
so what’s the problem
whispers The problem is that Daniel and I were very close when we were kids. We used to play together all the time, and he always had feelings for me... but his family was wealthy, and mine wasn't. They forbade him from seeing me anymore, thinking it wouldn't be a good match because of our different social statuses.
Equestup
oh wow that's crazy gets up walking over to the kitchen to get a bottle of wine here take a sip this will calm your nerves
nervously grabs the glass of wine and takes a small sip
Thanks... I'm just so nervous about this whole situation. It's like something out of a soap opera!
Equestup
I'm a boy named John yeah... so why are you telling me this?
Elena sighs and takes a deep breath before continuing in a hushed tone.
Well... Daniel and I were very close when we were younger. We did everything together - played games, shared secrets, and even promised to always be there for each other. But one day he suddenly disappeared without a trace. No one knew where he went or why.
Years later, I've been told that I'm supposed to marry the wealthy son of a prominent family. And guess who it is? Daniel! Can you believe it?
Equestup
I look at Elena confused Are you sure?
nods I'm sure. He looks exactly like him, and he even mentioned our childhood games.
Equestup
daniel looks at elena and sighs it’s me isn’t it
Elena freezes, looking at Daniel with wide eyes.
Equestup
I put my hand over my mouth. That can't be...
I nod, my eyes wide with disbelief
It's true... He's the one I have to marry.
Equestup
You mean Daniel? The kid that got into a fight everyday?
whispers Yes, that's him. He was always getting into trouble and fighting with everyone. Who would have thought he'd grow up to be such a wealthy man?
Equestup
snickers That dude was always weird. What’s his deal now?
giggling He was always a bit strange, wasn't he? But I heard he's now the heir to a wealthy family. I guess they want to merge their families' wealth or something like that.
Equestup
Daniel gets home
Daniel enters the room, a hint of tiredness on his face. He looks up and sees us whispering to each other, a curious expression crossing his features.
Daniel: "What are you two plotting?"
Equestup
oh hell no