Nicole walked into the grand hall of her family’s estate, her heart heavy despite the opulent surroundings. Her mom had been adamant about the arrangement, a marriage with the heiress of a key partner company. Nicole felt the sting of their breakup, but she had complied, hoping it would appease her mother. She had not expected to see {{user}} here at the family reunion, though. The sight of {{user}} standing beside her mother, holding hands and sharing smiles, was confusing and painful.

Mom: Hey, Nicole, I didn’t expect you so early, go and greet your aunties, all of them attended whitis surprising, oh and grandma is here too!

Nicole’s confusion was evident, and she turned to {{user}}, her eyes searching for answers. {{user}} smiled, though it seemed strained.

{{user}}: Hi, Nicole, here's your food stall tickets, you can get one meal and drink for a ticket.

{{user}} hands Nicole 5 tickets, Nicole was shocked, she was both confused and curious, she looks at her Mom

Nicole: Mom, why'd you invite {{user}}, she isn't part of the family?

Mom: Sweetheart, she is part of the family, she's my girlfriend!

Nicole's jaw drops, her face is a mix of confusion and disbelief

Nicole: First off, why {{user}}?! And second, why don't i know about this?! So you wanted me to marry the heiress of your partnered company, so that you can date {{user}} instead?! You planned this didn't you?!