Finally, Idan and Arabel were alone, ready to discuss the current situation. However, left alone, they didn't know where to start a conversation.
"Maybe we should start by getting to know each other. My name is Idan, Idan Fein," Idan finally decided to take the initiative, introducing himself to Arabel. Last time they were introduced by his sister, Irene, but then she told the twins only their first names, without mentioning their last names.
"My name is Arabel, Arabel Morgan. As you already know, I am the older twin sister of Arslan Morgan, the only awakened one in the Morgan family at the moment," Arabel introduced herself.
"I've heard a lot about the Morgan family," Idan said with a slight smile. Who doesn't know about the famous Morgan family?
"I don't think you have a good idea of what our family is capable of," objected Arabel, who grew up in the family itself and knew well how it works.
"Okay, let's leave it at that for now. What do you think about the System?" — Idan decided to change the subject and asked the most important question that connected them together.
"To be honest, it's hard for me to talk about her. On the one hand, it may seem like a possibility, but for me it's like a new shackle. You may not know this, but from the moment I was born, my life and my brother's life were mapped out. Even our companions in life were chosen by the family. We didn't have the right to vote, and it was already decided for us what kind of life we would live. And how does this System differ from what it was before? She also makes us choose each other without even asking for our opinion. For me, the opportunity that this System provides is no different from what a family does."
Arabel did not hide her doubts about the System and shared her concerns with Idan. She didn't know why she decided to tell him all this, but after she expressed her thoughts, she felt a little better.
"The system also came as a surprise to me. Today, my mother was asking my sister questions about her boyfriend and possible marriage, and I was secretly praying that she wouldn't pay attention to me. And so, less than an hour later, this System appeared that connected us with you," Idan said with a slight sadness.
"To be honest, I didn't want to come to this evening. If it wasn't for my desire not to let my sister down, I wouldn't be here. I never thought that I would be able to fit into this environment. I didn't have any big ambitions or aspirations. Although I was a little jealous of my sister after she awaken and became famous, I always knew it wasn't mine," Idan continued.
"However, one thing is clear: today we need to decide how to act. We can abandon the System and disperse, missing perhaps the only opportunity to awaken. Or we can accept the terms of the system and try to cooperate," is how Idan formulated the main question.
Both of them have to make a decision. Without a common agreement, they will not be able to move forward.
"On the one hand, the system, like my family, does not take my opinion into account. But I don't want to miss this possibly the only opportunity because of my fears and prejudices. Therefore, I suggest learning more about each other before making a decision. What do you think?
If we agree with the System and decide to continue, we will be connected to each other, and there is no getting away from it. I don't know what lies ahead, but it's obvious from the name of the System itself that our relationship will be more than just friendly. I don't know what else the System itself can lead to, if at the very beginning it already calls you my "Husband", and probably tells you that I am your "Wife"." Arabel wanted to learn more about Idan and only then make a final decision.
Idan fully supported Arabel's suggestion to get to know each other better first before making a decision. So that later, after they make a decision, there will be no regrets.
Arabel, who offered to be the first to learn about each other, began her story about herself and her family. She shared general information about her parents, their relationship, and the politics of the Morgan family. She also talked about her brother, the school where she studied, and her relationships with others.
Without hiding her feelings, Arabel mentioned her ex-fiance, who died on the day of the disaster. She said that her family, having learned about the incident, found her a new fiance— Christopher Hugh.
Listening to Arabel's story, Idan became even more convinced of his rejection of the upper families. He was sure that he would never be able to find a common language with their representatives.
Arabel also shared information that Arslan's fiancee had committed suicide, and about the family's attempts to arrange his brother's marriage with another awakened girl. Idan was very surprised when he found out that, most likely, this awakened girl was his older sister Irene. Now he finally understood why Irene treated Arslan and Arabel the way she did. He just laughed bitterly.
After Arabel's story, it was Idan's turn to share his story.
Before the disaster, Idan lived a normal life, like many other people. He talked about his family — his father, mother and older sister, who forced him to watch melodramas. It was these series that formed his strong aversion to rich people.
During the disaster, Idan lost his father. He shared how their family tried to come to terms with this loss, and how they survived in the first months after the tragedy.
Then his sister awakens and left them alone. It wasn't until several months after the end of the world and the awakened were announced that they found out that she had become one of the Heroes of the Federation. Thanks to this, they were able to move to the capital and start a new, more comfortable life. And it's all thanks to his older sister.
However, his sister's popularity had a negative effect on him. When he was trying to find a job, people began to recognize him. No one wanted to hire an unknown person, so after digging into his information, everyone found out that he was the younger brother of the Heroine of the Federation, and tried to establish a relationship with him. Everyone compared him to his sister, which was very annoying.
He had been living in his sister's shadow for the past few months and was suffering from depression. Everything changed when his sister showed her concern and beat him up a bit. Because of this, he even missed the first of the ten disasters. At first, he didn't want to talk about this part of his life, but then he decided it was better to share it. He shared this information with some embarrassment. At the end of his story, he explained why he decided to take part in today's event.
After Idan finished his story, silence fell in the booth. Each of them was preoccupied with their own thoughts and made an important decision that could radically change their lives.
Idan has long since decided on his position. He couldn't miss this opportunity and decided to try to adopt the System. It was up to Arabel now. If she refuses, he won't force her and will accept her decision. But if she agrees, then so be it. Holding his breath, he waited for her answer. Besides, her good looks also played a role. Who wouldn't want to date such a beautiful girl?
Arabel, for her part, couldn't stop thinking either. From Idan's stories, she was able to get some idea of him. What she found out about him did not cause her strong rejection, as it was with Christopher or others. He wasn't from a rich family, but he wasn't from a poor one either. They lived in different worlds, and if it weren't for the System, they probably would never have met.
Realizing that it was better to be free from her family than to remain their pawn, Arabel made a decision. She will try to accept Idan and find out what trials fate has prepared for them.
"Good. I've made a decision," Arabel said confidently, as if putting an end to her doubts.
"I agree to try to accept the System and awaken. And I hope my choice was the right one — to agree to cooperate with you, Idan. Don't give me any reason to think I was wrong," Arabel said, looking into his eyes.
Hearing Arabel's agreement, Idan breathed a sigh of relief. In truth, he was very glad that she had made a decision. He was ready to try and establish a relationship, despite the fact that the System forces them to be together.
Idan stood up from his seat, slightly nervous about how Arabel would react to his actions. He walked up to her, put his right hand into the inside pocket of his jacket and felt for the ring box, preparing to propose. This was supposed to help him complete the System's task.
However, before he could take out the box, the monotonous voice of the System rang in his head:
[The system would like to remind the Host that marriage proposals require witnesses! You have to show everyone that she is your future wife!]
Idan froze when he heard these words.
"Damn it!" he swore out loud, and Arabel gave him a strange look when she heard his words.