There was too much information to take in, and not enough vodka to help Melissa process it all. It was a good thing she was sitting, or she might have needed to lie down. A flurry of thoughts raced through her head at lightning speeds; she hadn't felt this confused since she fell in love with Jake. Only this time, it was a different, less desirable type of confusion. What did he possibly select her for? Looks? Music? It certainly wasn't her money. She previously thought about the off-limits laws for married women, but it wasn't quite what she expected. Marriage until death? That didn't really seem like an opportunity to jump at.<br/><br/>"Until death?", she asked cautiously. Melissa wasn't even 30 yet. It was certainly a very long time to be married, especially for one that is arranged. "What happens if I refuse? Do I even have a choice?"<br/><br/>The questions were just pouring out now, the swirling thoughts in her head flowing out of her mouth without much thought. Melissa took a slow breath, picking up the documents and briefly skimming over them. It was always best to read before signing.