- 2 weeks ago
Tied by Fate - mydrama
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00:17Macallan, meet.
00:23Marriage, suffocating.
00:27Tell me about it.
00:31Sounds like you've got something you want to say.
00:35Family pressures, right?
00:38Want to talk?
00:45My family have been on my case for years.
00:48It's like they have already chosen my future spouse.
00:54My family wants to plan my entire life.
01:02I'm James.
01:04James Turner, by the way.
01:07I'm Mia.
01:09Pleasure to meet you.
01:13It's our endless battle.
01:18It's my new comrade.
01:34James, right?
01:36Fancy seeing you here again.
01:37Mia, how's it buffet?
01:41That or you just come here a little too often.
01:46Scotch, neat.
01:47Got it.
01:50How are things going on your end?
01:53My mom calls me every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
02:00And what was your response?
02:03Um, I said yes just to stop her calls, but I don't think there's anyone.
02:09You?
02:11My parents are obsessed with my kids, even though I'm still single.
02:15So much, please.
02:26Here, to our endless battle.
02:36Mia, I've been thinking, why don't we help each other out here?
02:53What do you mean?
02:56Maybe we can be the plus one for each other, so our families will stop pushing us.
03:02Fake boyfriends?
03:04Interesting.
03:06Only once, and we can be free for a long time.
03:11It's not what I usually do, but maybe it's exactly what I need right now.
03:18This night is just getting more interesting.
03:20Sounds like the craziest night I've ever had.
03:24Not yet.
03:25Wait till Thanksgiving.
03:27Okay, boyfriends.
03:29Why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
03:31Well, I own a real estate company.
03:35We work with many partners on their projects.
03:38You sure look like a boss.
03:40The scotch gives it away.
03:42Alright, enough about it.
03:44Tell me something about yourself.
03:46Well, I'm an artist and a gallery owner.
03:50Not to show off, but you've probably seen a lot of my work around Manhattan already.
03:56Wait, are you Mia Davis?
03:59That Mia Davis?
04:01In the flesh, darling.
04:08I understand the emergence, but this is not how negotiation works.
04:13I need this to be done in three days.
04:15Our investors are not going to wait for us.
04:19Anderson, I assure you, we are doing everything we can.
04:22I trust you because you are the best I've got.
04:25We won't let you down.
04:56Hey there.
04:58Mia, what a pleasant surprise.
05:00How did you have time to call me today?
05:02Is this a bad time?
05:04You sound like you've had a rough day.
05:07It was one of those days.
05:09Well, sounds like you could use a break.
05:12How about a drink to unwind later?
05:16Let me check.
05:19Yeah, I can really use that.
05:21I'll meet you at the same bar.
05:31Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
05:35So we'll probably spend three days in one bedroom.
05:39After that, we'll be free to go back to our regular lives.
05:43Sounds like a plan.
05:53Here we go, James.
05:55Remember, we're a couple deeply in love.
05:59Got it.
06:05Mom, I'm home!
06:08Mia!
06:10It's been so long.
06:12Mom, this is James, my boyfriend.
06:16Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Davis.
06:17Mia's told you so much book.
06:19Please, call me Maria.
06:22Common name.
06:23Help yourself with some cookies.
06:25Before I finish dressing the turkey.
06:30So far, so good.
06:32Let's keep it up.
06:39You know, I'm actually enjoying this day.
06:42Me too.
06:44I feel like we're a real couple.
06:48So, you two.
06:50Tell me how you met.
06:54Of course.
06:56It was a charming little buffet on the 3rd Avenue.
06:59You know, we're sitting alone, reading a chat for each unit.
07:03It's really striking up a conversation.
07:06Oh, how I met you.
07:09I'm so happy you guys, you met each other.
07:13It's been too long for me to walk us on.
07:16It's so difficult.
07:17When our auntie guests find out.
07:17I'm a littleå¦ that breaks without reminding us.
07:23I can't like work that way.
07:34I see her on the front end.
07:40I said, be an additional layer here.
07:41Your mum's here.
07:42What do we do?
07:44Quick, come in here.
07:51Come in.
07:56Good morning, lovebirds.
07:58I can see you had a lovely night.
08:00Stop it, mom.
08:02You're making it awkward.
08:04Look at you, all glowing.
08:10I'll do everything for my princess.
08:12Okay, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
08:18Okay, okay, just don't take too long.
08:21And why don't you get back to the city today?
08:32I have to say, it was quite a play in your house.
08:34It was perfect.
08:36They all bought it.
08:38Remember how your mom almost got us in the bedroom.
08:41My heart was about to jump out when I heard that knock, but we made it.
08:49So has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
08:54They just won't let the topic off you.
08:56Same here.
08:57But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the wedding.
09:01I'm going to lose my mind.
09:06Let's just share the night we have right now.
09:10Well, we still can.
09:21You know, James, it's nice like these that really make me appreciate the simple things
09:26in life.
09:28I feel the same.
09:30I know there's beauty in commitment, but shouldn't it be our own life choice to make?
09:36Exactly.
09:38I'd rather cherish these moments with you and my friends.
09:42Telling me to rush into a life, raising kids in a house and giving up all of my freedoms.
09:50No, thank you.
09:56Wait.
09:58I have an idea.
10:00It might help both of us.
10:02I'm all yours.
10:03I'm all yours.
10:07What if we turn the tables on our families?
10:15What if we turn the tables on our families?
10:20Please elaborate.
10:23What if we consider a contract marriage?
10:27A contract marriage?
10:29Yeah. Our families will be satisfied while we actually live a free life.
10:35We'll make a legal contract with, maybe separate bedrooms, financial terms and so on.
10:42Oh, no feelings should be included.
10:45This is huge. I need to think about it.
10:51I know. It's not something to deal with the person who you just met.
10:55But Pinkybox, the contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
11:01So we can take control of our own lives without their interference.
11:05It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
11:09It's just, like I said, love and marriage are not supposed to be contractual.
11:16They should be based on emotions and connection that grows naturally.
11:23Get it, Mia. I do.
11:26But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
11:28And we need to adapt to that.
11:30Our life won't change the bit.
11:32Just more freedom with this contract.
11:35But what about the no emotions term?
11:38Should we really cut off our feelings like that?
11:42It's necessary.
11:43We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
11:47It won't make things difficult.
11:52Well, you do make a good point.
11:56I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
12:00But we need to set boundaries.
12:04Conditions.
12:05We'll stick with friendship.
12:07Contractual partners.
12:10Agreed, Mia.
12:12I'll write the legal contract and we should both be clear about all the terms.
12:16Oh, and one more thing, James.
12:19We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
12:22We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
12:28Absolutely.
12:29Our contract won't affect any of our lives.
12:32We can make it done tomorrow.
12:35While our script will take care of everything.
12:38Deal.
12:49I can't believe we're actually doing this.
12:54Yeah, we've got that formula.
12:58Let's go through this contract together.
13:01Okay.
13:05Separate bedrooms.
13:08The no feelings clause.
13:15And clear financial terms.
13:19Yep.
13:21We'll be committed to each other from now on.
13:49I still can't believe we did that.
13:53So, what's next?
13:55We'll tell our parents and make it official.
13:58I'll propose to you in your apartment and send pictures to our families.
14:03Oh.
14:04It's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
14:08Yes.
14:09Then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
14:12It's all part of the plan.
14:15I really want to get this out of my head.
14:17Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
14:29Yes.
14:30Did you turn the camera on?
14:32Yeah.
14:33It's working.
14:38Mia.
14:39There is something I'm going to ask you tonight.
14:42Yes?
14:46Mia.
14:47Will you marry me?
14:49Oh my god, James.
14:50Yes.
14:55Oh my god.
15:08Oh my god.
15:19I can't believe we just did that.
15:23It's all part of the plan.
15:35This is our first big show on the stage.
15:39We have to make sure that we look like a happy couple in front of everyone.
15:47Of course.
15:48Not mistake is allowed tonight.
16:10Another successful play.
16:16It's getting harder for me to tell between all this and the truth.
16:20I know, but we have to stay firm.
16:25Focus on the bigger picture.
16:28Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
16:30And we still have our wedding in two days.
16:38Let's get some rest.
16:40Good night.
16:41Good night.
16:57Mia.
16:59Are you okay?
17:01Please open up.
17:04Talk to me.
17:07I can't do this James
17:09At the wedding I saw everyone's faces
17:13They were so happy and blessed us with their whole hearts
17:20I feel like I betrayed every one of them
17:25But we are already here
17:26There is no way of going back
17:30I saw their faces
17:32They believed in us
17:34It was all a huge lie
17:38I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth
17:42It's not easy for me either
17:45But we have to hang in there
17:47We can't let them down right now
18:07I just wish it didn't have to be like this
18:10I wish that Timia
18:12But I promise
18:13We can't get through it
18:15I promise
18:37James
18:38James
18:38I have something that I want to say
18:44Mia
18:45We agreed
18:47No feelings
18:53I know
18:55But
19:05Complements of a friend
19:09Please enjoy your evening
19:19James
19:21James
19:21What's this?
19:25How are you doing?
19:40Thanks for having me
19:40I'll be right back
19:40I'll be right back
19:40I'll be right back
19:41I'll be right back
19:44I'll be right back
19:45I'll be right back
20:13James?
20:16Where are you?
20:19Right here Mia. Is there any candle?
20:28James?
20:34So, any clue on that note?
20:54Hello?
20:56I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you. A gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
21:10Someone knows our secret. What should we do?
21:35You know, I've been thinking about the day we met.
21:40It feels like a lifetime ago.
21:46I know. And I'm glad that I met you. You're such a special woman and I've never met anyone like
21:53you before.
21:58You too. I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
22:11Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding, I'm happy to have you here with me.
22:23It's not a fairy tale. It's a bloody reality.
22:29But, I still like it. It's our story.
22:53What's happening?
23:00We're stuck. What do we do?
23:03I need to be there on time.
23:07Let's call the building. They should come and fix this.
23:19There's no signal. We could be trapped in here for hours.
23:24We won't. Someone will notice the elevator went wrong and come to fix this.
23:30We just need to be patient.
23:37What's that for?
23:38Just to give us some strength. Friends can hug too.
23:43Okay.
23:53I can't believe this is happening.
23:57Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
24:03You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
24:10James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
24:15They'd be so disappointed.
24:19We are doing everything we can. So far, we did good. Everyone is happy.
24:26I just think about how far we've come. Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the
24:35wedding, and now blackmail?
24:39It's like an endless spy game.
24:42I know.
24:44But we're in this together.
24:46We chose this to take control of our life.
24:49And now we are tied together by fate.
24:52We are one.
24:57I suddenly feel so relieved.
25:02Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
25:06I know. I always rush to my friends after a bed day.
25:09And here I am with a dearest friend.
25:14And now maybe I can finally get some space from my mom.
25:18Now that I'm busy with my new husband.
25:21Mine too.
25:22My mom called the other day.
25:23But when she saw you walk out from the bath, she hung up as soon as she could.
25:28But of course, she made fun of us.
25:31Or maybe next time I can show up even sexier.
25:35And then she can make fun of you some more.
25:38I'm sexy now.
25:51Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
25:55The moment was...
25:57I enjoyed it.
25:58There is something I never thought I would say.
26:02But it's not what we expected.
26:04I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
26:07Mia, I have to tell you.
26:10I don't want to lie to myself or to you anymore.
26:15I care about you more than I should.
26:17I don't want to hide my feelings and pretend nothing is there.
26:22I'm in love with you.
26:30I actually feel the exact same way.
26:36I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
26:40Although we got into this relationship to avoid affection,
26:44I'm glad that fate brought us together.
26:48Let's tell everyone the truth.
26:50I'm sure they will understand.
26:52Maybe mad at first, but they will be happy for us in the end.
26:56Our families will be shocked when they find out.
26:59I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
27:02It should be our priority right now.
27:03.
27:16James.
27:18Our parents aside.
27:20I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
27:24Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
27:28Mia, I have no idea. But I hired an investigator, hope she can bring me some valuable information.
27:35I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
27:44We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
27:48This contract marriage was a stupid idea in hindsight, bringing us all of these unexpected problems.
27:55I chose this to live a better life, Mia.
28:05And yet, I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
28:09We will get ourselves out of this situation.
28:12We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage, and we'll for sure catch the person
28:18hunting us.
28:28We'll see you next time.
28:29We'll see you next time.
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