The grand Reyes estate in London was quiet, but the air was heavy with tension. Serena stood outside the living room door, clutching the hem of her plain dress. Tonight would decide everything, though she had no idea how much her life would change.
Mrs. Reyes
(cold) Sit down, Serena.
Serene Reyes
(nervous) Mother… why did you call me?
Mr. Reyes
(angry) Vivian ran away.
Serene Reyes
(shocked) What? She… ran away?
Mrs. Reyes
(sharp) Yes.
Mrs. Reyes
The wedding is tomorrow.
Serene Reyes
(panicked) But… what happens now?
Mr. Reyes
(harsh) You’ll marry him.
Serene Reyes
(pleading) Me? Why me?
Mrs. Reyes
(bitter) You’re all we have left.
Serene Reyes
(scared) But he’ll notice.
Mr. Reyes
(flat) He doesn’t care.
Serene Reyes
(hesitant) What if I refuse?
Mrs. Reyes
(threatening) Then we lose everything.
Serene Reyes
(broken) Everything?
Mr. Reyes
(cold) Our company.
Mr. Reyes
Our name.
Serene Reyes
(resigned) I… understand.
Mrs. Reyes
(firm) Then go.
Mrs. Reyes
Wear Vivian’s dress. Smile.
Serena rose, her heart pounding as she left the room. Outside the door, London’s city lights blurred through her tears, as she realized she’d just agreed to become a bride by mistake.
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