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Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 "The unwilling groom"

(The scene is set in Edward's room, where his mother is helping him get ready for the wedding.)

Edward's Mother: (adjusting his tie) Edward, you look handsome. Sara will be thrilled.

Edward: 😟 Mother, I don't want to do this.

Edward's Mother: ( Edward, we've discussed this. It's too late now

Edward: 😥 But Mother, I love Jessica. Not Sara.

Edward's Mother: 😡 Edward, that's enough. You'll make Sara happy, and that's all that matters.

(The doorbell rings. Edward's best friend, James, enters the room.)

James: Hey, buddy! Big day, huh?

Edward: (forced smile) 🙂 Yeah.

James: (noticing Edward's unease) You okay, man?

Edward: I don't want to marry her, James. I love Jessica.

James: Edward I feel sorry for you buddy 😔

(Sara enters the room, looking beautiful in her wedding gown.)

Edward's Mother: 😄 Ah, Sara, darling! You look stunning. If your mother is alive she's is Soo happy for you.

Sara: Thank you, Aunty 😟

(The ceremony begins, and Edward's reluctance is palpable.)