BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE

Shattered Connections

Come on, Jake. Pick up, please.

After a few rings, Jake my boyfriend's voice comes through the speaker, sounding curious and upbeat.

Hey, babe! What’s up? I was just thinking about you.

Jake, I have to tell you something... it’s really bad.

What’s wrong? You sound upset.

My dad just told me that the man and his son are coming to pick me up soon. It’s really happening, Jake. I’m about to be married off, and there’s nothing I can do about it.

what? Are you serious? This can’t be happening. You’re getting married to someone else?

Yes, it’s happening. They’re coming any moment now. I’ve tried to fight it, but my dad says it’s a done deal. I feel like my whole life is slipping away.

This is ridiculous! How could they do this to you? I can’t believe they’re forcing you into this. You deserve so much better!

I know, Jake. I’ve tried to explain how I feel, but they’re not listening. My dad insists it’s for the family’s future, but I don’t see how losing everything I care about is worth it.

This isn’t fair to you, babe. I can’t believe they’re making you do this. What about us? What about our future together?

I don’t know, Jake. I’m so lost. I feel like I’m being torn apart from everything I’ve ever wanted. I wish there was something I could do to stop this.

You should fight for what you want! Don’t just let them dictate your life. You have a right to make your own choices, and this isn’t right!

I’ve tried, but it feels like my voice doesn’t matter. My dad is set on this, and it feels like I’m powerless to change anything.

This isn’t right, Ella. You can’t just give up like this. You need to stand up for yourself. We can figure something out together. I’m not going to let you go through this alone.

I don’t even know where to start. Everything is happening so fast. I’m just trying to get through each moment, but it’s so hard.

I can’t believe they’re doing this. I thought we had a future together. I can’t just stand by and watch them take you away from me. This isn’t how it was supposed to be.

Jake, please don’t be angry with me. I’m doing my best to handle this, but it’s overwhelming. I need your support, not anger.

I’m not angry at you, Ella. I’m angry at the situation. It’s not fair to you, and it’s not fair to us. I can’t just sit here and accept this.

I understand, but I’m already feeling so much pain. I need you to be there for me, not to add to my stress. I feel like I’m losing everything, including you.

I don’t know what to say. This is all just... too much. I don’t know if I can just watch you walk into this. It’s tearing me apart.

Jake, please. I’m already so broken. I need you to be my rock right now, not to walk away. I need your support more than ever.

I don’t know if I can do this, Ella. I need time to process this. I’m so hurt and angry right now. I need to figure out how to deal with this.

Jake, please don’t leave me like this. I’m already dealing with so much. I need you to stand by me, not walk away.

I... I don’t know what to do right now. I just need some space to think. This is all so overwhelming.

Please, Jake. I need you. I’m about to face something I never imagined, and I need you by my side. Don’t leave me alone.

I’m sorry, Ella. I need to process this. I can’t promise anything right now. I’ll call you later, okay?

Okay. I’ll be here. Just... please don’t forget about me.

I won’t forget. I’m sorry. I need to go now.

What am I going to do? Everything is falling apart. I feel so alone.