The Wedding That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Evelina
(Standing in front of the priest, her hands trembling as she clutches the bouquet)
Leonardo
(Coldly, without emotion)
Priest: You may now kiss the bride.
Leonardo
(Steps forward, his jaw tight, and leans in—just enough to press a cold, meaningless kiss on her forehead)
Evelina
(Fingers curl around the bouquet, trying to hold back the stinging feeling in her chest)
Leonardo
(Turns away, adjusting his suit)
Evelina
(Glances at the unfamiliar faces in the crowd, the silent, watchful men in suits, and the women whispering behind gloved hands)
Dante (Lso PA)
sir, car is ready
Evelina
*sound like whisper* Go where?
Evelina
*swallon* Your home…
Leonardo
(Glances at her briefly, his dark eyes unreadable)
Leonardo
(Turns, walking away without a second glance)
Evelina
(Sits stiffly, the wedding dress feeling heavier by the second)
Leonardo
(Loosens his tie, looking out the window, completely uninterested in her)
Evelina
(Glances at him, voice barely above a whisper)
Evelina
Why did you agree to this?
Evelina
(Bites her lip, fingers gripping the dress)
Evelina
I… I had no choice.
Leonardo
(Chuckles darkly)
Evelina
(Turns to him, confused)
Evelina
Then why do you look like you don’t care?
Evelina
(Stomach twists, looks away, feeling a lump in her throat)
Dante (Lso PA)
(From the front seat)
Dante (Lso PA)
We’ve arrived, boss.
Leonardo
(Steps out, looking up at the massive mansion—cold, lifeless, and towering over her like a prison)
Leonardo
(Walks ahead without sparing her a glance)
Evelina
(Hesitates before following, her heart pounding in her chest)
Leonardo staff: (Stand in a line, bowing slightly)
Welcome home, Mr. and Mrs. De Luca.
Leonardo
(Ignores them, continuing inside)
Dante (Lso PA)
(Steps beside her)
Dante (Lso PA)
You should get used to it. This is your life now.
Evelina
(Feels a chill run down her spine)
Evelina
(Steps in, eyes widening at the massive, dark room—it feels as cold as the man she just married)
Leonardo
(Takes off his suit jacket, tossing it on a chair)
Evelina
(Glances at the massive bed, heart racing)
Leonardo
(Notices her hesitation, smirks coldly)
Leonardo
Relax. I don’t expect anything from you
Evelina
I wasn’t thinking—
Leonardo
You’ll sleep here. I’ll be in my office.
Evelina
We’re not even going to talk?
Leonardo
(Tilts his head slightly)
Leonardo
There is no ‘us,’ Evelina. You’re my wife on paper. Nothing more.
Leonardo
(Turns, walking toward the door)
Evelina
(Takes a shaky breath)
Evelina
Then why did you marry me?
Leonardo
(Pauses at the door, not turning around)
Leonardo
You’ll find out soon enough.
Evelina
(Heart drops as the door clicks shut, leaving her alone in a marriage that already feels like a cage.)
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