00:00On Sunday, I show up at the most exclusive club in Osabory for the blind date.
00:04I've dressed up in an exaggerated way, wearing cheap perfume.
00:09Two stone-faced men in black suits guard the entrance.
00:12Quite a display.
00:13The door swings open from the inside.
00:15A poised, middle-aged woman ushers me inside.
00:18A large group of people crowd around a massive circular table.
00:21Seated at the center is my grandmother and my parents.
00:23On their right sits a refined, middle-aged couple.
00:25And on their left, someone all too familiar.
00:27Someone who makes me instinctively want to bolt.
00:30Aiden! What on earth is he doing here?
00:33When he takes in what I'm wearing, a flash of surprise crosses his face.
00:37Before sinking into unmistakable contempt.
00:41Simana, why are you just standing there?
00:42Come over and say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Dixon.
00:44I inhale slowly, forcing a smile to my lips.
00:47At this point, I have no choice but to steady myself and go along with the charade.
00:51Good morning, Mr. Dixon, Mrs. Dixon.
00:54My, this gentleman looks awfully familiar.
00:56Haven't we crossed paths somewhere before?
00:58Aiden doesn't so much as lift his lashes.
01:00Aiden's mother barely manages to keep her smile intact.
01:04Simana has been indulged by us.
01:07She's rather spirited and enjoys playing roles from time to time.
01:13The elders start making awkward small talk.
01:16I keep my head lowered, scrolling on my phone, and occasionally giggling at nothing.
01:22I'm determined to sell the image of a carefree, defiant girl.
01:27Aiden, what's your impression of Arzumana?
01:29Are you satisfied with her?
01:30I'm good.
01:32She's now here.
01:33She's a good actor.
01:34She's great.
01:34She's a good guy.
