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Chapter 29 - BONUS: Character Compatibility Interview – Andrew x Sarah

Host:

Welcome to today's very special edition of "Inside the Velvet Box" – where secrets smell like sandalwood, and trauma sits on designer couches.

Tonight, joining us under dim chandelier lights and psychological tension,

we welcome...

Andrew Knight – CEO, obsessive lover, professionally emotionally unavailable.

Sarah James – Seventeen, soft but strong, probably being emotionally held hostage (but also slightly into it?).

AND…

Sam – Chaos king

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The Interview Begins!

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Question 1: When and where did you two first meet? What was your first impression?

Sarah:

"School assembly. I was doing a speech. I didn't know a random guy in the back row was watching me like he was imprinting me into his soul."

Andrew:

"She smiled once. The rest of the world stopped existing. I wanted to protect her… and maybe kidnap her a little. I did both."

Sam (host):

"Wow. Love at first sight. Cute. Creepy. Cruteepy. Moving on."

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Question 2: First date? What happened? Funny memories?

Sarah:

"I don't think being dragged into his mansion counts as a date."

"But… he set the table with my favorite fruits. That was oddly sweet. And the peeled grapes? I didn't ask for those…"

Andrew:

"Every moment with her is a date in my head. The dining table. The locket. Even when she runs away—it's romantic."

Sam:

"Bro you need… something. Therapy? A nap? Both?"

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Question 3: What do you dislike most about each other?

Sarah:

"His controlling nature. And the fact that he knows everything about me—even things I never told anyone."

Andrew:

"She still looks at me like she doesn't know I'd burn the world for her."

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Question 4: If your partner were an animal, what would they be and why?

Andrew:

"Sarah's a rabbit. Small. Quiet. Always alert. But if you scare her, she bolts."

Sarah:

"Andrew's a panther. Silent, deadly, and always watching. But also… kinda majestic if he's not attacking."

Sam:

"I'm a golden retriever and I demand attention."

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Question 5: Most embarrassing moment together?

Sarah:

"When I almost tripped down the stairs and he caught me… and then asked 'Where does it hurt?' like we were in a drama."

Andrew:

"When I dropped the locket box because Sam barged in yelling about a board meeting. It was a whole moment… ruined."

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Question 6: Most romantic thing your partner has done?

Sarah:

"Replaced my things with identical ones, just because he knew I'd miss them. It was… scary. But thoughtful. No one's ever noticed what I like that closely."

Andrew:

"She cried when she read my note. That was romantic to me… because it meant she felt it too."

Sam:

"I swear y'all are either getting married or burning the mansion down."

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Question 7: Ever had a big fight? How did you make up?

Sarah:

"Every interaction was basically a fight at first."

Andrew:

"Making up? I haven't done that yet. I'm still waiting to be forgiven."

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Question 8: If you could switch roles for a day, what would you do?

Sarah:

"I'd like to be the powerful CEO. Maybe I'd lock him in a mansion for once."

Andrew:

"I'd want to feel what it's like to be fragile. To need protection instead of offering it."

Sam:

"I would fire both of you and make myself the main character."

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Question 9: Where do you see yourselves in 5 years? Together or apart?

Sarah:

"I want to believe we'll be together. But I've been abandoned before. I'm scared."

Andrew:

"Together. I'll fight the universe if I have to."

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BONUS ROUND: RELATIONSHIP CHAOS

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Q: Who is the dominant one in the relationship?

Sarah:

"...Do you really have to ask?"

Andrew:

"I let her believe she's in control sometimes."

Sam:

"Help."

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Q: Say something to your partner.

Sarah:

"Please… don't hurt me by being the only one who sees me."

Andrew:

"I already did. I can't undo that. But I can love you for the rest of my life trying to fix it."

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R18 SECTION (But made it soft and suggestive… no graphic detail, just emotional tension 😌)

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Q: What's your partner's sensitive spot?

Andrew:

"The space between her questions. When she dares to speak and I know it costs her."

Sarah:

"When he looks at me like I'm not breakable anymore."

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Q: How would you describe your partner during intimacy?

Andrew:

"Terrified... and trusting. Which is worse. I don't deserve it."

Sarah:

"Gentle in ways I wasn't prepared for."

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🌌 Final Questions – Feelings & Future

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Q: When do you feel loved by your partner?

Sarah:

"When he isn't trying to own me… just understand me."

Andrew:

"When she doesn't flinch. When she smiles and doesn't realize it."

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Q: Do you believe your love can last forever?

Sarah:

"I don't know. But… I want to believe it. This time."

Andrew:

"Yes. I believed the moment I saw her speak at that podium."

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🎤 End of Interview

Sam (grinning):

"That's it, folks. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go process the emotional rollercoaster I just hosted. This was 'Inside the Velvet Box'. See you next time – if Sarah hasn't escaped and Andrew hasn't burned the city down."

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