At eighteen, she took a journey full of uncertainty. The future is unseen and unknown. She drifted like a leaf on water. The hometown she once lived in was too far to be seen. The emptiness in her heart was growing—questioning everything. Her eyes are full of worries, but tears are nowhere to be seen. She seems to be at a loss—the wind carried her to a familiar place, yet the people are strangers she hasn't met. In her long journey she found herself in the place the people called Bial. A village of joy and prosperity.
The village was peaceful and quiet—the scenery is different from her hometown. She found her new place and friends.
In the village the family Laurdy ruled the land. It is a huge family that are devoted to their culture and belief. In the Laurdy family there is a young man named Aiden. He was known by the people; he was perfect with broad shoulders, a slim waist, and tall height. He was romanticized by the woman in the village. He has this captivating look that makes Kelly notice. The ladies in the village are attracted to him. In a certain village there are different beliefs, and the family of Aiden is so attached to that belief. No matter who you are, where you came from, or your culture and belief, it won't matter—they will get what they want, and the people will stand for their culture. If the person crosses the line, you will pay the price, or you will be bound to do anything that they're going to say.
In this time Aiden has shown his intentions to Kelly. Expressing his emotion towards her. On the other hand, she knows nothing about their culture and belief. She has been swayed by Aiden with his warm and gentle treatment. She thought that it is normal to be with the person that you like. To walk with him side by side and eat and talk about fun things with him. But it was totally different for Aiden's family and culture. The people in the village and Aiden's family have noticed their actions. That Aiden and Kelly have gotten close with each other. She hasn't noticed that the people's eyes in the village are watching her actions, and one move can make everything change. Kelly and Aiden's relationship has been improving for the past 3 months. It is normal in the village to celebrate a festival to be thankful for the successful harvest. Since there is a celebration, Aiden has invited Kelly to stay the night together. Then right after the festival, everything changed. The people are looking at Kelly differently. Then comes the sudden invitation from Aiden's family. She was anxious and nervous as to why Aiden's family was inviting her. What is the reason that the Laurdy is requesting her visit with the family?
It is then she has known the assumption of the villagers and the Laurdy family. She has been chained to a decision. The Laurdy head of the family asked.
"Marry my son Aiden or pay the price that we want."
"If you're not going to marry Aiden, then you are going to give us a fortune."
Kelly... What? Why? I don't know anything....
You have been with my son for quite some time now; this is our culture and belief. My wife is starting to get sick, so you have to marry our son.
Kelly... If your wife is getting sick, that has nothing to do with me ... I don't know your beliefs...
It is simple, my child: marry my son or pay. That is your option, and if you do not know about our beliefs, then you should have known; you should have asked. Marry Aiden; it is up to you...
Kelly has left the Laurdy house in shock. She is not yet ready to start a family. Aiden doesn't even bother to talk to her. He knows their beliefs, but he didn't tell her anything. If she's going to run away, they're going to sue her and make her pay, and if she doesn't marry Aiden, she doesn't have a fortune. The price that she's going to pay will be based on how much the Laurdy family wants.
She has tried to write a letter to her siblings to ask for their help, but no one responded. She has no choice, and then she asks herself, do I love Aiden?. Did I love him? Yes, I love Aiden, but I am not ready to get married.