Pirates Of The Caribbean /// Keys Of Hell

Chapter XCVI

《At Juliana's house》
Arriving at the house, Juliana and Adrielle knocked on the front door, while Ruby, Jack and Johari waited in the yard, under the tree.

Adrielle: Are you ready for this, my Beautiful Flower?
Juliana: It's the only option to frustrate the marriage.
Adrielle: And you're doing it because of that or because you really wanna be with me?
Juliana: You know I don't wanna be with anyone but you, my Heaven.
Adrielle: (Kisses her) Then knock the door.

Juliana, a little scared but determined, finally decided to knock on the door, which opened in less than ten seconds.

Marianne: July! My daughter! (Hugs her) Where were you? I was worried for you! Are you okay?
Juliana: Yes mom. I'm fine. I was with Henry and Carina.
Marianne: Are you sure you're okay?
Juliana: Yes, mom.
Marianne: Come in, girls.

《Inside the house》
Marianne: Do you want me to bring you something to drink?
Adrielle: I can go to the kitchen to look for some juice.
Juliana: Yes please.

Adrielle went into the kitchen, and took advantage of opening the back door that led to the garden where the pirates were. Then she returned to the living room with a vase of juice and three glasses.

Marianne: Sweetie, I've got very good news for you.

Adrielle immediately knew what Marianne's news was, so she gestured to Juliana to prepare her for what her mother was going to tell her.

Marianne: I have been contacting various neighboring kingdoms and have already found the perfect prince for you. The date and place for your wedding have already been set. All that remains is to make your dress.

Juliana, without any expression on her face, poured juice into two glasses, one for Adrielle and one for herself, and took a sip of her own without saying anything.

Marianne: Aren't you happy, sweetie?
Juliana: (Takes a sip of juice) Are you really asking me that?
Marianne: I need to know your opinion.
Juliana: You know I don't wanna marry a man I don't know.
Marianne: And where are we going to get money from then?
Juliana: Easy, you can get a job.
Marianne: But sweetie, you know I'm getting too old to work.
Juliana: I find that here we have just what is necessary to live.
Marianne: And wouldn't you like to live in a palace?
Juliana: Don't you think this house is big enough for two people and a lot of workers cleaning, tidying and cooking every day? (Remembering the shack on Pantano Island) I would happily live in a much smaller house than this one.
Marianne: But have you ever thought about what people would say about us if we lived in a small house?
Juliana: I don't care what people think about me. It's not my fault that you like to live surrounded by luxury. Your money doesn't have to depend on me. Your happiness doesn't have to depend on me. What I would like is to be in charge of my own happiness.
Marianne: (With a sad voice) Are you saying that you're not happy here with me?
Juliana: (With a calmer voice) Of course I am. But I also feel pressured and forced to do things that don't make me happy.
Marianne: Are you sure you don't want to get married? I would love to see my daughter walking down the aisle one day, dressed in white.
Juliana: I don't know, mom. Right now I'm not interested. But if I ever get married, it won't be with a man I don't know. (Looking at Adrielle) I would like it to be with someone I really appreciate.
Adrielle: (Smiles at Juliana)
Marianne: (To Juliana) Do you already know that someone?
Juliana: Why are you so interested in me getting married soon, mom?
Marianne: All the women your age are already getting engaged.
Juliana: But I'm not all the women.
Marianne: But do you like someone perhaps, since you don't want to marry this prince, who is not only rich but also handsome?
Juliana: No mom. I don't like someone. I'm completely in love with someone.
Marianne: What is the lucky one's name? Do I know him?
Juliana: (Looks at Adrielle)
Adrielle: (Nods)
Juliana: Yes mom. You do know her.