The Silence

The Occurance happened when she was very young. It lasted for a few years before the government did anything about it. Now that she is older, and the world is trying to recuperate, she is forced into a marriage. But it isn't just her; it is everyone. The poor are making their oldest child marry into a rich family, so in case something happens again, they are certain their child will be taken care of. Can he help her? she wonders. Lizzie doubts her sudden arranged marriage will do any help. She doesn't trust the government, and she isn't the only one who doesn't believe what they say.