The Wedding Crasher

 Please let this reach a thousand soon so I can pay dad’s bail. [sighs] I’m busy, Regina. I don’t have time for small talk. I need your help, Sophie. Please, please help me. I’m going to look for more odd jobs. Regina, what is it? Please stop my wedding. I’m getting married next week.

 My father is furious because I started dating a man who isn’t rich enough for our family. Now I’m practically locked in my room. I don’t want to marry someone I don’t love. Please, Sophie, please help me. That’s your rich people’s problem. Why do you want to drag me into this? I’ll pay you. I’ll pay you anything you want, Sophie.

I just don’t want this wedding to happen. You’re sure you’ll pay me? Yes, absolutely. I’ve already talked to my boyfriend, Randall.    He’ll be waiting outside near the church while you do whatever it  takes to stop my wedding. How could I pull that off? Your father might shoot me on the spot.

 You’ll figure something out, Sophie. I know you have lots of ideas. I promise I’ll pay you. Please.  I need this. Okay, I’m hanging up before someone catches me. Wait. Wait.     Are you ready? I’m about to walk down the aisle. Sophie, don’t mess this up. If I actually get married today, I’ll hate you forever.

  But I trust you, Sophie. Well, you’re paying me, so there’s no risk I’ll fail. By the way, how much am I getting for this?  30,000. You’ll only be there a few minutes, maybe even less. So, 30,000 is enough. That works for me. Now, hang up before someone catches you.   Miss, why on earth are you wearing black? This is a wedding, not a funeral.

Well, perhaps a wedding shouldn’t be celebrated if the bride isn’t truly in love.  Are you even invited? Why so bitter, my dear?  I ate something very bitter at lunch. Sorry, I didn’t know there was a dress code here. I’m not part of the wedding party. I’m just a guest. I have something to do. Enjoy the show.

[clears throat]  Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the face of this congregation to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. I object. Stop this wedding. Everyone, stop this wedding.  Who are you? What is the meaning of this?  This man is the father of the child I’m carrying.

 What?  Yes, perhaps you don’t remember, but you got me pregnant. It happened in a bar just once, but that was enough. I was devastated when I learned you were getting married. What about me? And what about our child? This groom is the father of the child I carry. If this marriage happens, my child will suffer and his bride will never measure up for him.

 Fine. In that case, what was my name?  Since you claim I got you pregnant, you must know my name.  You introduced yourself to me as Fernando Dugan.  That’s not my name.  Don’t deny it. You lied about your name. But I’ll never forget your face. Fernando Dugan or Luke or whatever you’re calling yourself.

 I remember your face too well. That night, that delicious night full of sins. Stop this foolishness. I don’t know what you’re talking about.  So, now you’re pretending not to be the father. You got me pregnant, then you decide to marry another woman. You’re nothing but a scoundrel, a cheater, a liar. Driver, follow that white car.

 Yes, ma’am.  Thank you so much, Sophie. Here, I’m giving you 40,000 instead of 30 because you were amazing. I don’t regret asking for your help. You were incredible at the church, but I can’t believe you actually slapped Gary. That was intense. I’m worried about your soul now. Hitting someone in the house of the Lord.

 My soul was damned long ago, Regina. And it wasn’t help. It was a service. You paid me for it. Whatever you say. Thank you again, Sophie. Let’s go, Randall. We need to leave before my father sends people after us. Take care of yourself. Gary’s family might come looking for you. Especially him.

 They really want this marriage, and my father does, too. Don’t let them discover who you really are. Don’t worry. That’s the whole point of the wig and makeup. Now go. Don’t get caught. I wouldn’t want the money you gave me to go to waste. I’ll visit Dad tomorrow. I’ll tell him it won’t be long before he’s out. I just need a little more.

What’s going on? Who are you? Stay away from me. Look, there’s a bomb. Oh, God.  Who? Who are you? Oh, God. I’m finished. What do I do?  Wow. Fred Dugan, you really came to see me. You here to take responsibility. Is that it? I only did what I did because it’s wrong to get married when you’ve already gotten another girl pregnant,  right? You’re old enough to understand that,  man. She’s too loud. I’ll handle it.

What happened to me? What are you doing to me?  Miss, please don’t move. We just gave you an injection.  Is it done?  It’s done, sir.  Good.  What did you do to me? Why am I in this position, you pervert? The doctor discovered you weren’t really pregnant. You lied to me. You pretended to be pregnant just to ruin my wedding.

 Who put you up to this? Was it my fianceé who asked you? I  I don’t know what you’re talking about.  So, to force you to own up to your lie, I made you pregnant.  What do you mean pregnant? How?  There is now sperm inside you. You’ll probably be carrying my child within 2 weeks. Mrs.

 Sophie,  you’re a surrogate. You will bear my baby.  What? Sperm inside me? Yes. I injected you with Mr. Gary Zamora sperm. Your pregnancy is no longer an illusion. It’s real. You will carry his child. You shame me, my son. People are saying you won’t take responsibility for this woman who showed up at your wedding.

 Our family name is at stake.  Mom, calm down. I’ve spoken to her. I’ll introduce her to you as soon as she’s ready.  She’d better be ready soon.  It would be a shame if you lost your grandmother’s inheritance. Your cousins have all fulfilled their obligations. Now it’s your turn. Well, I have to go see some friends.

 Don’t disappoint me, Gary. Any problem?  She’s sleeping, sir. We had to sedate her because she was panicking.  Keep an eye on her. I have some formalities to take care of.  You’re not planning to free me. I’m not going to get pregnant just because you demand it. Regina isn’t going to marry you anyway since she left with her boyfriend.

 So, why don’t you go find someone else you actually want to marry?  Regina’s father, Uncle Ronald, needed this marriage to save their failing business.  It was a business arrangement. Mrs. Sophie, business has nothing to do with love. I had to marry Regina and have a child to secure my inheritance. But because of what you did, that arrangement was delayed.

 And now you’re taking her place.   As if I believe that. The last time I checked, a woman only gets pregnant when, you know, a big monster enters the cave. That’s what I remember from my high school biology classes.  Oh, would you like a demonstration of that monster?  You pervert. Go do it yourself.

 This is a contract. All you have to do is sign it and we’ll be done.  As I said, I’ll pay you for your services. Carry my child and marry me.  Marry you? Why would I marry a guy like you?  You’re taking your best friend’s place, Miss Sophie.  I only did a job because I needed money. Fernando Dugan or whatever your name is.

 Gary Wilson’s A Zamora. Stop calling me Fernando.  I just saw that name on a tombstone somewhere. Whatever. I’m not accepting your plan. Let me out of here or I’ll call the police.  Go ahead. We’ll see who ends up in prison with your father unless you sign a contract.  How do you know about my father?  Background  check.

 You want your father out of prison, don’t you? Sign here and I’ll take care of it. You won’t even need the bail money you’ve been saving. Plus, I’ll offer your father a house.  He’ll be provided for all his life, but only if you accept my conditions. I’ll give  you time to think. Read the contract carefully.

 I’ll come back for your answer.      What exactly did they inject me with? Is it true there was sperm in that syringe?  Yes, but we didn’t even do anything. This is too weird. An injection that makes you pregnant? That’s a joke. You’ll know for sure in 2 or 3 weeks. It’s been a week since the procedure, so maybe next week you’ll see some signs.

And what if you help me get out of here? This is illegal. No kidnapping me and injecting me with this when I’m a total virgin. Oh my god, I’ve never had a boyfriend and now I’m going to be pregnant. It’s like some trashy TV drama. You’re a certified professional. If the authorities catch you, you’ll be in trouble, too. Please help me.

 I have to go now.  Take care.  He knew  she had secrets. She knew he did, too. But somewhere in the pretending,  something honest grew. She came for the money. He came for [music and singing] the game. [sighs and gasps]  What’s happening to me?  Miss, are you okay?  I’m vomiting. I need medicine.

 Try this, miss. You’re crazy. I told you I’m not pregnant. Stop with this nonsense. I need medicine.  What’s going on here?  She’s not feeling well, sir. And how are you looking?  I have nausea, but that doesn’t mean I’m pregnant. I just need medicine. I’ll be fine.  Come with me, miss.

 Let’s see why you’re vomiting. It’s confirmed. You are pregnant, Mrs. Sophie Madrical. Congratulations. It’s a success, Mr. Zamora. Congratulations.  What kind of medicine do you practice? I’m not pregnant. I Sophie, I’m here to help. She  is more than every scar she knew. Because all of [music and singing] those golden lies led her straight to you.

 Where do you think you’re going?  I’m getting out of here. All of this is sick.  You’re not going anywhere. Sign the contract. You’re pregnant now.  I am not pregnant. Don’t you remember I stuck my finger in your face at your own wedding? You want me to do it again? Because I will if you don’t let me leave and I’m not naive enough to believe your magical pregnancy injection story.

 Then what do you want?  We should do it naturally to prove to you that you can get pregnant.  You pervert.  Sign the papers. You’ll get what you want. Your father will get out of prison and you’ll receive money. All you have to do is carry my child and marry me. Once that’s done, we’ll get an anulment and you’ll leave with enough cash to restart your life however you want.

 Why should I trust you, Mr. Fernando. Uh, Gary, I don’t even know you.  If you sign, I’ll let you see your father. Watch him walk out of prison with your own eyes.  That’s if you can really do that.  Okay, I’ll make it happen.  Daddy,  it’s me, Pumpkin. I’ve missed you so much.

 I’m sorry for being such a lousy father.  I’ve missed you, too, Dad. She  has her life.  Your belly is really showing. My mother and grandmother want to meet you now.  We’re really going to see them.  We have no choice. You ruined my wedding, so we can’t do otherwise. Go take a shower, get dressed, and let’s go.  Let’s go. Be yourself.

 How am I supposed to do that? After what I did to you, your family is going to devour me alive.  They won’t do anything like that. They’re the ones who want to meet you, Mrs. Sophie. Don’t worry. Let’s face my family together.  Tasha built a wall. Tasha never asked [singing] love why. She trusted  money, trusted gold, kept a lonely heart control.

 Then gray came walking through the night.  You’re a prince or what? Why is it so solemn? I’m starting to stress. What if your mother is like evil?  Who’s evil?  Never mind.  The gallery opening was wonderful. It was. The new artists were inspiring. Mom, we’re here.  Oh my god, Gary. Finally, you’re not hiding from us anymore.

 I’m sorry it took so long.  It’s nothing. Delighted to meet you, my dear. I’m Denise Zamora, Gary’s mother. And you must be Sophie, the woman who ruined my son’s wedding. I’m I’m sorry for what I did. No reason to apologize, my dear. In your place, I might have done the same if the father of my baby was about to marry another woman.

 Thank god my son didn’t persevere in that marriage with a woman he barely knew. Gary never mentioned that someone had already taken his virginity. Sorry about that. It’s really not a problem. Honestly, it’s an immense blessing for our family. You know, Gary’s grandmother, the mother of my husband, set conditions for all these grandchildren.

 They must marry and have children to receive their full inheritance. Most of Gary’s cousins are already married, so they’ve received half the inheritance, but they still need to have children to get the rest. Gary wasn’t even married, so he had nothing. But now you’re pregnant, and you two are getting married. Isn’t that wonderful, my dear? Excuse me, Denise.

Oh, Celeste, I’m so sorry. Here is my son, Gary, and here is his girlfriend, Sophie. Hello, madame. Hello. I really must go, Denise. I have something urgent to take care of.    Sophie, are you absolutely sure my great-grandson is the father of the child you  carry? I don’t feel the slightest real affection between you.

 I got her pregnant grandmother, but that doesn’t mean we’re in love.  That won’t do. I won’t authorize a marriage without love. What exactly did you two do in the bedroom? Tell me, my dear, what happened between you two that you’re not in love? Well, I only met Gary at a bar.  So, you’re a  No, I’m not.

 So, my dear, my great-grandson must have, how shall I say, gotten you pregnant by accident? Is that right? But I don’t like relationships without love in this family. If you’re going to be my great-grandson’s wife, why not learn to truly love each other? I know Gary told  me once that he wanted a dozen children.

 Sophie, do you think you can handle that? A full dozen?  Of course, I suppose  I can, Grandmother Leona. That’s wonderful, my dear. So, you’ll agree to live here?  Yes. Wait, live here?  Yes. From now on, you and my great-grandson will live together under this roof. Spend  3 months getting to know each other.

 Then after that, you’ll get married in a private ceremony, family only. No one else. Do you agree, my dear great-grandson?  Yes, grandmother.  Oh. Oh, of course. It works for me to live here in this huge,  beautiful house.  We’re sharing a bed tonight.  Wait, absolutely  not. I don’t like sharing a bed.

 Really? Yeah, we shared one last night.  No. And if you lay next to  me, I never said I liked it. Go away. This mansion is huge. Why do you have to stick to me?  It’s what grandmother Leona and my mother want. So, you don’t really have a choice. They only prepared one bedroom for us.

 So, you’re stuck with me for 3 months before the wedding. I want to get to know you, Mrs. Sophie. May I?  Sure. Fernando Dugan,  stop calling me that.  I’ll let you get to know me, Fernando. Tasha built a wall so high. Tasha never asked [singing] love why she  trusted money, trusted gold, kept her lonely heart control.

 Then Gray came walking [singing] through the night. Gray brought fire, gray brought light. Tasha tried to turn away. [singing]   Why? What is this?  It’s for you, Sophie.  Thank you.  Come with me. Let’s go watch a movie together.  A movie? Really?  Yes. Go get changed. I’ll wait for you in the living room. [singing]  Oh, look at you.

 You’re radiant even with that belly. Is it really okay?  You’re beautiful.  My god, the way my great grandson looks at you, it’s like he’s ready to devour his girlfriend. Now, where are you two going?  It’s our first real outing, Mrs. Sophie. Let’s make it memorable. Careful. I’ve got you.  Thank you.     Shine and hope [singing] everything great.

 Sun in the  sky, love on the way to shine. Today is the day  bright [singing] feel.   What do you want to eat?  Everything is super expensive. I could just have water. I’m not very hungry.  And you forgot that your husband is super rich.  Husband?  Yes, your future husband.

 We’re getting married, aren’t we? Don’t worry about the prices. Order what you want.   My god, I must look starved.  How much is it?  122,000, sir.  No, let’s go home. I don’t need anything.  Are you sure? I was hoping you wanted something. You know, pregnant women usually have cravings.  Well, I’m not like other pregnant women.

I’m a pregnant virgin, remember? No weird cravings here. Let’s go home.  I’m your future husband, Sophie. I’m the father of your baby. Money isn’t a problem. I could blow a million in a day if it could make you happy.  I don’t need anything. I’m fine. Oh, really?  If you don’t tell me what you want, I’ll have to kiss you instead.

 Well, kiss me then.   They turn around. Everybody cheering when they touch back down. Bring the sweetness.  Bring the charm. Lily, bring the party. Hope.  Shall we go?  I think I know exactly what you want. Your belly is huge now. Any particular cravings besides my kisses?  Excuse me, I don’t crave your kisses.

 Okay, are you sure? Because last night we spent practically the whole time kissing.  You be quiet. You started it. I was just returning the favor. [laughter]  You’re addicted to my kisses. You can’t deny it.  Stop saying stupid things. Actually, do you want to know my real craving of the day, Gary? I want a white mango with ketchup.

 A white mango?  Yeah. Find  me one. You said you’d do anything for me. No, I let you touch me at night. So, pay me back. Bring me a white mango with ketchup.  Sophie, I may be rich, but I’m not a magician. Does that even exist?  I’m sure it does. If it doesn’t exist, figure it out and don’t come near me until you found one.

  What do you mean he left?  Yes, he went abroad. Something about Indonesia and a white mango.  He went there for that.  I suppose that’s what he told me. He sometimes travels on impulse like that. Don’t worry, I’ll call him. He’ll come back in one piece.  They really exist. It’s called Miyazaki or some regional variety.

 My god, Gary, you really went that far?     Tasha wore her heart beneath a borrow.  Does anyone have news from Gary?  He won’t answer, mother. I’m starting to panic. We have a pregnant woman worrying, too. We can’t let you stress, my dear.  Madam, there’s talk of a plane crash from Indonesia,  and I I wanted to warn you right away.

 What? What did you say? Turn on the news quick.  Breaking news. A passenger plane has crashed into the sea just  minutes from the Indonesian coast. There are no known survivors. If only I hadn’t teased him with that stupid  craving, he wouldn’t have left.  Gary, my great grandson. I’ll give you all your inheritance if you come back.

My dear, please be alive. My son. My son. Why is this happening? [gasps] What’s going on here?  Gary,  grandmother, mom, I’m fine. I just didn’t have any signal, that’s all. I wasn’t even on that flight.  We couldn’t reach you. We thought We thought you were on board. How could you do this? We nearly had heart attacks.

You realize there’s a pregnant woman waiting here for you? How could you do this? I nearly had a heart attack. Sophie, wait.  Sophie, are you angry at me?  You left without saying anything. Of course I’m angry. I I was just joking about a stupid craving. And you? You scared us to death.  So, you were worried about me?  Yes, you idiot.

 Of course, I was worried. Everyone was worried.  And me? You were really worried, huh?  Yes. Don’t make me say it again.  What does it mean? Why were you so worried about me, Sophie? Could it be that you love me?  You still want to talk about love when there’s a contract between us?  To hell with that contract.

 I don’t care about it now. I love you, Sophie, and I’m happy to know you cried for me. I could die happy knowing you care enough about me to shed tears. Do you understand? I want you to love me. That’s all.  I wasn’t playing with my tears, you lunatic.  If you tell me you love me, I’ll burn this contract. You’ll be mine forever.

 I love you, Sophie. I’ll travel the world to bring you what you want. Even a white mango.   [music and singing]  So,  what kind of dress do you want to wear?  Sophie, my dear, choose the most extravagant model possible. No cheap wedding dress, okay? Even if it’s a private ceremony, it has to be classy.

 Yes, Tati. Yes, Mrs. Denise.  And don’t forget to invite your father to the wedding since he’s the only family you have.  It’s a big day for you both.  No, I’ll go see him in person.    We’ve arrived. Madame,  thank you. Madam Celeste, what are you doing here?  Dad,  Sophie, you’re pregnant.

 Yes, Dad. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.  You don’t have to apologize, my dear. I’m just happy to see you.  Dad, what’s going on? Why are you crying? Celeste, why is dad Celeste, why are you running? You came to see me, didn’t you? It’s been so long. You’re still so beautiful. Our daughter looks like you.

 Daughter? What does that mean, Dad? Madame Celeste, who are you? Why is dad?  My dear, this is your mother. It’s the woman I told you about. Her family tore her away from us when you were little because they were rich and I was poor.  My mother? I never abandoned you. I swear, Sophie.

 I didn’t want to leave you. Your father knows that. I had no choice but to be separated from you.  Is it true, Dad? Is she really my mother?  Yes, my dear. It’s her. I told you about her. Yeah.    What does this mean, Ronald? Why are you here? And why did you bring your daughter?  Sophie, what’s going on with you? Why is your belly so big? Are you sick or she’s obviously pregnant? Don’t you know?  Pregnant? Sophie doesn’t even have a boyfriend.

 Of course she knows, Sophie. They’re supposedly friends. My daughter hired her to sabotage the wedding. But let me tell you the truth. Sophie is just a scammer who pretended to be pregnant. She’s broke. Her father was in prison and her mother missing. A drug addict father. No mother.

 This family is being swindled by a proeter. If Regina hadn’t told me, I would never have known it was Sophie who was behind all this. Paid by my daughter. Now you see how cunning she is.  But this isn’t.  I’m the one who got her pregnant. She pretended at first, so I made it real. I took her. I had my sperm injected into her. That’s the truth, Mr. Ronald.

 You can’t separate us. Just like you couldn’t stop Regina from running away with Randall.  What? Gary, what are you saying? You injected your sperm. I can’t believe it. You both lied to us.  You see, they’ve been deceiving you. Leona, this girl just wanted your money. And it looks like your son is her accomplice.

 We accepted you. We housed you. And now you admit you weren’t even really pregnant to begin with.  Get out. We don’t want you here. We don’t need a fake baby. Get rid of it.  Mom, this is my child you’re talking about.  That is if it’s really yours. Who knows how many men she slept with.  Excuse me, Denise.

 I know this is a family matter, but I can’t keep silent.  Go away, Celeste. What are you doing here? Why are you here? I came because I heard my daughter was getting married. I didn’t expect all this drama. Your daughter, Sophie is Oh my god. We’re leaving. I won’t let you treat my daughter like this. I hope it’s not too late.

 We want to make things right. We still want Sophie to marry Gary. No more nonsense about the contract.   Without you, I would never have met Gary.  Are you sure you’re ready, my dear?  Yes, Mom. I have so much luck having you and dad for this moment.  I’m  just grateful to finally have the chance to be part of your life.

 If only I could make it up to you somehow.  Don’t worry, Mom. It’s not me you need to make anything up to. It’s dad who wants to see you more often. Isn’t that right?  Hey, I’m too old for that.  You’ll always be our baby. And thank you for never abandoning me, even when I was in prison.

  Thank you for not rebelling against me.  You rebuilt your life, Dad. You’re with me for this new chapter.  Thank you both.  Happy everywhere.   I’ve been waiting for you.  You’re beautiful.  I can’t believe I’m getting married at 8 months pregnant.  I wouldn’t have it any other way. Holding it down  clockwise when the baseline drop  you will always be mine  running only bright days coming  up.

 I can’t believe we still have to wait so long for our honeymoon. It’s your fault, idiot. You turned my fake pregnancy into a real one. Now we have to wait until after the baby is born.  I can handle it. I love you, Sophie. I’ll wait as long as it takes.  I love you, too, Gary. But next time, no injection if there’s a second baby.

 Well, let’s let the real monster enter the cave.  At your command, madam. I’m so excited for everything ahead of us.  Light bring  everybody out. Tasha used to think that love was too hard. Breaking my lung and