In the following days, Elena feels the weight of this decision pressing on her. She finds herself constantly questioning her choices and priorities. She's supposed to be preparing her application for an internship abroad, but this "obligation" looms over her, affecting everything. Her best friend, Sarah, is the only person she feels comfortable confiding in.
> Sarah: "So, what's he like, this Liam? Is he Prince Charming, or just another boring guy?"
> Elena: "Honestly, he's… calm, intelligent. But he seems as trapped as I am. It's almost… sad."
> Sarah: "So, what's your plan? Are you just going to fake it forever?"
Elena is confronted with the harsh reality her best friend points out. Can she really keep pretending without losing herself? And if she goes along with this marriage, what will happen to her dreams of a career, of freedom, and adventure? She finds herself torn between what others expect of her and her own ambitions.