Lila: fiddling with her napkin S-so, uh, I-I need to t-tell you something... I've been married... for three years.
Stranger
wait what
avoids eye contact, voice barely above a whisper It was... just a thing, okay? Just a mistake, really. But... it's happening. And... I need you to be there. As my witness.
Stranger
wait how are you going to be a witness if you’re also getting divorced
takes a deep breath and looks directly into Stranger's eyes Look, I know it sounds complicated, but hear me out.
Stranger
no I’m lost
leans in closer, speaking quickly Okay, okay, let me explain. So, remember that reality TV show I was on a few years ago?
Stranger
yeah
grabs her phone and shows Stranger a video clip from the reality TV show This was actually part of a social experiment.
Stranger
oh
puts down her phone, leans back in her chair Yeah, I know, it's pretty wild.
Stranger
so then why did you marry that guy if it was fake
laughs nervously Well, you see, it wasn't entirely fake. We actually did get married, but it was more like a contractual thing.
Stranger
what
starts rummaging through her bag and pulls out a stack of papers Here, take a look at this. It's the contract we signed.
Stranger
ok
slides the contract across the table Read it. It says we were supposed to get divorced after a year, with an option to renew if we actually fell in love.
Stranger
oh wow
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, I know it sounds crazy, but we didn't have much of a choice. It was a publicity stunt, but things... spiraled.
Stranger
oh
During the reading of the contract, Stranger discovers that Lila's marriage was a public sham and she had been in an exclusive relationship with Stranger all along.
Stranger
oh my gosh
quickly covers Stranger's mouth with her hand Shh! Keep your voice down, please! We don't want anyone else finding out. looks around nervously
Stranger
sorry
whispering urgently Look, I didn't know how to tell you, but... I've been in love with you all along.
Stranger
really
quickly pulls out a small velvet box from her bag Here, take this. It's got my engagement ring inside. I've been holding onto it for three years.
Stranger
oh my gosh
grabs Stranger's hand and slips the engagement ring onto their finger I may have started as a liar, but I've always been genuine about one thing: my love for you.
Stranger
i love you too
jumps up from her seat, wrapping her arms around Stranger tightly Oh my god, really?! tears welling up in her eyes
Stranger
yes
wipes away her tears, laughing I can't believe it! We're finally together, without any lies or secrets between us.
Stranger
so what happens now
grinning mischievously Well, now that we're officially together, we need to plan our dream wedding!