• 3 months ago
Ms. Substitute Marries Her Mr.Right
Discover the delicate balance of love and conflict in our latest short film, where family bonds are tested and hearts are touched. Witness a story that delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of familial relationships, all wrapped up in a compelling narrative that will leave you reflecting on your own life. Don't miss this emotional journey through the intricacies of love and family dynamics.
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Transcript
00:00Oh, that's him.
00:15The man you'll marry.
00:16You two are a perfect match.
00:19Maestella was much too good for him.
00:21There must be another way.
00:24Such a heavy price to pay.
00:25But I know you'll do the right thing.
00:47Ma'am.
00:53Are you okay?
00:55I'm okay.
01:00Isn't that your marriage to me?
01:25Yeah.
01:38Could you pass me a towel?
01:55Are you alone tonight?
02:02Yeah.
02:23What was that all about?
02:25I've got two weeks of freedom before I'm forced to marry somebody.
02:29Forced to?
02:31It's an arranged marriage of some sorts.
02:35I'm sorry to hear that.
02:37Well, a part of me just wants to enjoy those two last weeks of freedom.
02:42Is that so?
02:44Yes.
03:01Running from me, do you really wanna be in love?
03:31He thinks I'm a prostitute?
04:02Luke, sorry.
04:04I usually sell swamp before lunch.
04:07What's up?
04:08Well, I have that information you're asking for.
04:11You mean about the girl I met yesterday?
04:13Yeah, her name is Gabriella Monroe.
04:15She has a younger brother.
04:16They both lost their parents at a young age and now live with their aunt, Lily Lawson.
04:21Yeah, she mentioned something about a marriage.
04:23Yeah, to a Mr. Harrison.
04:25It was a matter of land, really.
04:26Gabriella marrying Mr. Harrison would help Lily secure a plot of profitable land just out west of the city.
04:31You know, this family is not the best with money.
04:34This wedding does come conveniently at a time that they would have to file for bankruptcy.
04:38That's interesting.
04:44Hi.
04:46I'd like to check out of room 807.
04:48May I know the name of the reservation?
04:52The room is under Mr. Harrison.
04:55Okay.
05:00So, here's what stuck out to me most.
05:03It doesn't seem she's even Lily's daughter.
05:05Wait, wait, wait.
05:06The girl?
05:08What do you mean?
05:09Luke, I haven't gathered the exact evidence yet, but I believe she's her niece.
05:13Interesting.
05:15You seem suddenly invested in this, sir.
05:18May I ask why?
05:19No, you may not.
05:21But you may help me with the overall plan.
05:23Now, I do wonder who Lily's daughter really is.
05:30Tell me again.
05:32Am I prettier than my cousin?
05:37Am I prettier than my cousin?
05:39Of course you are, darling.
05:41You're practically a sex kitten.
05:42She's just dull.
05:44Jonas, enough.
05:46Gabriella, speaking of the devil, come join us.
05:50Jonas was just telling me how much better of a kisser I am than you.
05:54Isn't that right?
05:55Well, um...
05:58Where were you last night?
06:00I noticed you never came home.
06:03I, uh...
06:05I was at a friend's house.
06:07Friends?
06:09You don't have any friends.
06:21Oh, what's this?
06:23Isn't it supposed to be covered by Mr. Harrison, the owner of this place?
06:27He's a business partner of my dear boyfriend, Mr. Gibson.
06:30Do you mind go checking with Mr. Harrison, please?
06:33Oh, by the way, my cousin over here, Gabriella, will be marrying Mr. Harrison.
06:37Isn't that nice?
06:39Unfortunately, Mr. Harrison had a change of heart.
06:43So tonight, you and Mr. Gibson will be paying in full.
06:47He'll, however, cover Miss Gabriella's bill, though.
07:05Oh, hi. Can I help you?
07:07Hi. I was wondering, do you know who the man who walked in is?
07:11Oh, and by the way, is it possible for me to thank the owner?
07:15He did something very nice for me.
07:17Of course, that would be very nice to see if the...
07:20I've got a phone.
07:22Hi.
07:23Hi, I'm looking for the owner.
07:26Do I know you from somewhere?
07:28I don't believe so.
07:32No, I don't believe so.
07:37But why would a lady who's engaged be looking for another man anyways?
07:40It's not like that.
07:43Besides, it's none of your business, Mr. Waiter.
07:46Yes, well, this waiter can show you the richest man in this place.
07:50Sure. I can't wait to meet the richest man in town.
07:53No, so that's it. Money is all that you're after.
07:56Well, who doesn't like money, right?
07:58Besides, I'm not in the position to say no to it.
08:09It's you!
08:14No?
08:16It's not like that.
08:18Isn't that what you just said?
08:20No.
08:22Look, I was just looking for the owner because I want to say thank you to him.
08:26Besides, why do you care about me getting married?
08:29Because you're marrying into my family.
08:32You're marrying my...
08:34You're marrying my dad.
08:36Well, my future son-in-law.
08:39Next time you see your dad, tell him thank you.
08:42Next time you see me, show some fucking respect.
08:57Luke.
08:59Steven, I have a lead.
09:01I think I found the girl who saved your life.
09:13I love you.
09:25You clean up quite nicely.
09:27I don't think I can go through with this.
09:31What makes you think you have a choice?
09:33But...
09:34You can, and you will.
09:37It would be such a shame if suddenly we couldn't afford to pay your medical bills for your brother anymore.
09:41Don't you think?
09:59Mr. Harrison, do you want to take Gabriella as a future wife?
10:03I do.
10:06Gabriella, do you want to take Mr. Harrison as a future husband?
10:10I...
10:13Wait.
10:18Wait.
10:24You're not marrying him.
10:26You're marrying me.
10:32I am the real Mr. Harrison.
10:35I hired this man to act as me in public to stay out of the spotlight.
10:41But I cannot let this happen.
10:46Gabriella Monroe.
10:48Will you accept my hand in marriage?
10:51What the hell?
10:52This can't be happening.
10:56Will you accept my hand in marriage, Gabriella?
10:59But...
11:00You...
11:02Before you think I'm just in it for the money, right?
11:05I know everything now.
11:06I know about your brother.
11:08Your aunt blackmailing you.
11:10Making you marry in place of her sister.
11:13But don't worry.
11:14Everything will be okay.
11:15All you have to do is say yes.
11:20Yes.
11:22Well, Gabriella, do you want to take the real Mr. Harrison as a future husband?
11:26I do.
11:28You may kiss the bride.
11:39I'm sorry, but...
11:41I'm confused on what made you change your mind and come all the way back here.
11:47Well, I found out it was you all along.
11:50You saved my life when we were kids and...
11:53I've been searching for you ever since.
12:04When I heard about your situation...
12:06And how horrible your aunt was treating you...
12:08I knew I had to repay the favor.
12:10So you saved my life?
12:11And there's nothing to worry about now.
12:13My Cinderella.
12:17No, no, no. Please.
12:18I'm returning it.
12:36I love you.
12:45Oh, this isn't my bed.
12:47But it was just a dream.
12:49It isn't.
12:50So what about now?
12:52Are we going to act like a married couple?
12:54Out of the public eye?
12:56Of course.
12:58But we should get to know each other first.
13:01I can't seem to remember anything after the wedding yesterday.
13:04Well, you were in the other room.
13:06But you had this horrible nightmare.
13:09Anyways, I brought you in here to calm you down.
13:14No!
13:27Gabriela!
13:28Gabriela!
13:34It's just a dream, okay?
13:36It's okay.
13:50I'm so embarrassed.
13:53There's no reason to be.
14:00Don't want you to get the wrong idea.
14:02How could I?
14:04And nothing happened between us.
14:07Last night, at least.
14:11I don't know. I'm just... I'm very attracted to you.
14:14And I hope that you feel the same.
14:16I mean, I know that you did the night at the bar,
14:18but we were both drunk.
14:20So, how about now that we're sober?
14:46What is it?
14:47What is it?
14:48I mean, I guess we have your Aunt Lily to thank for this.
14:53Don't promise me that, please.
15:06Oh, didn't expect you here.
15:08Sorry to bother you, but Mr. Harrison requested that
15:12I help you find a dress for the dinner this evening.
15:15Um, what dinner?
15:17The auction dinner.
15:19I think that this dress would look really flattering on you.
15:26It really soothed your eyes.
15:29Can I try on?
15:31You can try them all on.
15:36Tell me more about the auction dinner tonight.
15:39Well, I see it as the start of getting our company back.
15:43Our company back.
15:45Luke, my assistant, has looked into some of your history, Gabrielle.
15:48And you were never meant to live this life.
15:50Your family was wealthy, and when they died,
15:53they meant to leave everything to you and your brother.
15:56But your aunt, she stole everything for herself.
16:07What's the plan?
16:15I don't know.
16:46Oh.
16:57So do it, Ms. Harrison.
17:11Gabrielle.
17:15You look beautiful.
17:18Gabby? Is that you?
17:25Aren't you guys so funny?
17:27What are the chances?
17:30Still can't help yourself, but copy me, I see.
17:33How did you know what I'm going to wear?
17:35Me? Please.
17:37You've been imitating me since we were kids.
17:39Isn't that right?
17:40Didn't you look like me even when you two were dating, Jonas?
17:46Stella, let's just go our separate ways tonight, okay?
17:50Whatever. You wouldn't have gotten in here without your new boot anyway.
17:54Alright, you know what? That's enough.
17:56How about you shut up before things get ugly?
17:58I'm just teaching a con artist a lesson.
18:00You're wearing a knockoff.
18:15I won't let them win this time.
18:17Of course.
18:19Do you want some revenge?
18:23First on the ballot, there is an acreage on the outskirts of the town.
18:27Let's start bidding with 500,000.
18:32Steven, you don't have to do this for me.
18:40Going for 500,000. Anyone else?
18:42600.
18:45800,000 dollars.
18:46800,000.
18:491 million dollars.
18:511,250,000 dollars.
18:53Steven, that's way too much.
18:55We're running out of money.
18:56What?
18:59What? Not enough money?
19:011,500,000 dollars.
19:04I can't let them win.
19:05Going once.
19:10And sold.
19:11Yes! It's all ours!
19:16It's a trap.
19:18That land's not worth much.
19:20Definitely not 1,500,000.
19:22Expensive indeed.
19:28Royalty in the 17th century.
19:30Let's start bidding at 300,000.
19:32I have to have it.
19:33Stella, we kind of already spent too much money.
19:37300,000 dollars. I'll take it.
19:40Very well. Anyone else?
19:42Steven, please. It's way too expensive.
19:45It's made for royalty.
19:47Going once.
19:49I have to have it.
19:54Sold to the handsome man up front.
20:08It's made for royalty.
20:11It's made for royalty.
20:16And that's what you are, my princess.
20:22Sold!
20:26Sold!
20:28Sold!
20:41Stella? Are you okay?
20:44Go away! I don't want to see you.
20:47I said get out!
20:49Don't come in here showing off all your fancy new things.
20:52If it weren't for me, you and Steven wouldn't even be together.
20:55Do you realize that?
20:57Man, Lily, you sold me out for your personal gain.
21:00Why are you jealous of me now?
21:02Do you even know how ridiculous you sound?
21:05You've stolen the life I should have had.
21:08And you're going to pay for all of it.
21:10Remember why you don't deserve any of the nice things, Gabby.
21:28I have to make him mine.
21:30He's supposed to be mine.
21:32Sweetie, I may have a plan.
21:35You spent how much?
21:39I'm sorry.
21:40I thought you wanted the land.
21:42Especially with your partnership with Lily and Stella.
21:44In what world would I want to spend half that much money on a mediocre piece of land?
21:50Stella said it'd be worth a lot.
21:53I see.
21:54This is about jealousy between your girlfriend and your ex-girlfriend.
21:58Of course not. No.
21:59I'm not seeing the future of this company in your hands.
22:02Dad, it's not like that.
22:04I don't even know why you're dating...
22:07Stella.
22:08Stella anyway.
22:09What happened to Gabriella Monroe?
22:11It's Harrison now.
22:12What did you say?
22:13She's married to Stephen Harrison.
22:20Interesting.
22:32Oh, don't.
22:37Gabriella.
22:38What's wrong?
22:42I...
22:43I can't do it.
22:45I just wanted to thank you.
22:48I can't do anything right.
22:50Stella was right.
22:51I don't deserve any of those nice things.
22:54Thank me?
22:55What do you mean you don't deserve nice things?
22:57Why are you talking like this?
22:59Now it's jewelry.
23:02Taking me into your house.
23:04You've done so much for me.
23:06Changed my life.
23:07My love.
23:08You don't have to do anything but exist to thank me.
23:12Come on.
23:13Let's go out.
23:17Stephen.
23:19Can I share with you what I'm worried about?
23:22What is it?
23:23I don't think I'm cut out for this.
23:25I wasn't raised like this.
23:27I'm from an entirely different class.
23:29What are you talking about?
23:30You know none of that matters to me.
23:33Yeah, but you're a public figure and appearance matters.
23:37I don't think I'm ready to be Mrs. Harrison.
23:39But you are Mrs. Harrison.
23:42Besides, I think you're more in touch with reality than I am.
23:46You really think so?
23:48I do.
23:49Most of my employees are pretentious.
23:51They don't even know how much a gallon of milk costs.
23:54We put out these ridiculous prices that drive our sales right to them.
23:58Thank you for saying that.
24:00I appreciate it.
24:01I just...
24:03I wish I had something of my own like you do with your work.
24:07Oh yeah?
24:08What would that be?
24:11I'd be there.
24:13Then why are we whispering?
24:15No.
24:41You painted all these?
24:43I used to love painting, but ever since my Aunt Lily took me, she wouldn't like me anymore.
24:48And all of the empty canvases.
24:54Are these your...
25:01You should start again and submit these to a gallery.
25:04I insist.
25:05No.
25:06I don't want to make a fool out of myself.
25:08You wouldn't.
25:09You'd be doing a favor to the art world.
25:11Gabriella, you surprise me every single day.
25:17You really think they're good enough?
25:19I'm positive.
25:20And I know the perfect place.
25:33This is gorgeous.
25:36I didn't hear it come out.
25:39Do you like it?
25:41It's the day we met.
25:43Well, it's touching, but it's not the day we met.
25:46What do you mean?
25:47You saved my life all those years ago.
25:49You remember.
25:51About that...
25:52I don't remember that day at all.
25:55To be honest, Stephen, I don't think I'm the girl who saved your life.
25:59What? No.
26:00We spoke about it before.
26:02Why didn't you tell me then?
26:04I don't know.
26:06I thought I would remember.
26:08No, it has to be you.
26:09Luke said that...
26:11No, but...
26:13Do you even remember the necklace?
26:15The heart-shaped necklace?
26:17I'm so sorry, Stephen.
26:28Can I help you?
26:30I think I may be able to help you, actually.
26:32I adopted Gabriella, but I've known her my whole life.
26:35She's always been like this.
26:37Like what?
26:39Just a sly little fox.
26:41She acts like she's the innocent little lamb, the victim of life's harsh treatment.
26:46But she always put herself in situations to get what she wants.
26:50Aren't you the perfect example?
26:52Haven't you noticed the pitiful facade she puts on?
26:56Don't tell me you've fallen for it.
26:59You're better than that.
27:03So you're telling me she's been lying all along?
27:06Oh, darling.
27:08I didn't want to tell you, but I couldn't bear to see you taken advantage of.
27:24I'm glad you're back. I've got exciting news.
27:27Stephen, what's going on?
27:29What's the news?
27:31Well, that gallery call. Now I get to display my work. Isn't it great?
27:35Well, I'm glad you're happy.
27:37You know what? But maybe you should be thanking me.
27:40Thanking you? What does that mean?
27:43My company owns that gallery.
27:45What does that mean?
27:46It means that you wouldn't have gotten in on your own merit.
27:49If I hadn't generously made a call, you would have never gotten in.
27:53So, congratulations.
27:55Why are you so cruel?
27:58The necklace?
28:00The river? I should be asking you the same thing!
28:08The necklace?
28:09The river? I should be asking you the same thing!
28:17What are you doing?
28:19Where were you on June 22nd, 15 years ago?
28:22I don't remember.
28:23If you don't remember, then it wasn't you that saved my life.
28:26Sorry, Stephen. I don't know if it was.
28:29I do.
28:31Your aunt Lily told me.
28:33And she said it was Stella that saved my life.
28:35Not you!
28:38Give me the necklace.
28:42Why did you marry me?
28:44Was this your plan with her the whole time?
28:47Just to humiliate me?
28:49I don't like being lied to, okay?
28:51You leave me no choice but I need to annul the marriage.
28:57And I...
28:59And I jumped in and saved that little boy's life.
29:03Of course I remember.
29:10So this is really yours?
29:12All along?
29:14I feel so lied to.
29:16I'm so glad we finally found each other.
29:19I'm so glad we finally found each other.
29:23How could I have been so stupid?
29:28I really thought that we're saved and everything's going to be fine.
29:32I'm just humiliated.
29:35He hates me and I don't even know why.
29:41I know.
29:43You would have told me not to tell you.
29:46I know.
29:49I know.
29:51You would have told me not to rely on some Prince Charming.
29:55But it's just you and I, right, Gavin?
30:03I need to do this on my own.
30:13Ben?
30:14Of course.
30:15I'll call you.
30:18Okay.
30:32Luke.
30:33Yeah, I need you to look into something for me.
30:36Meet me at my house in 30 minutes.
30:49Sign the papers.
30:51Bring them back to me at my house tonight.
31:19It's a news report from the day you almost drowned.
31:22Two children orphaned as parents die in a fatal car accident.
31:25That's June 22nd, 2007.
31:27That's the day Gabriella's parents died and she lost everything,
31:30including her parents' entire estate.
31:33That's terrible.
31:37Hey, what are you thinking?
31:39I'm not really sure.
31:42I mean, I can't be mad at her.
31:44Look at all she's gone through.
31:46Are you still going to annul the marriage?
31:49I'm going to have to.
31:51She's not the girl that saved my life.
32:02Do we have plans for tonight that I haven't told you about?
32:05No.
32:08Do we have plans for tonight that I might not have forgotten about?
32:11No.
32:13Then why are you getting all dolled up for, huh?
32:16I'm going on a date with Steven.
32:18What are you talking about?
32:20You heard me. I'm on to bigger and better things, babe.
32:23We're done here.
32:25You can't just break up with me like that.
32:27I can and I am.
32:29Have you forgotten that it was my father and his company
32:32that bought that plot of land for you?
32:34So what?
32:36If you walk out that door, you're leaving all of that on the table.
32:39Steven will just buy it off of you.
32:49I don't know how they found us.
32:51Somebody must have ticked them off.
32:53It's just because you're so important.
32:59That's enough. We don't want to overdo it.
33:06Okay.
33:25Do you know anything about the car accident
33:28that Gabriela's parents died in?
33:30Why are you talking about Gabriela?
33:32No, it's just a question.
33:34Yeah, um...
33:36It was down by the ravine.
33:38The car nearly flipped into the river.
33:40If they had, she probably would have died, too.
33:43Wait, it was down by the river?
33:46Like, where we were?
33:50So Gabriela was nearby when I almost drowned?
33:55So Gabriela was nearby when I almost drowned?
33:58Um...
34:00No, no, no, no, no.
34:02I'm mistaken.
34:04Sorry. It's been so long.
34:07My mind's a little foggy.
34:10Um...
34:12Right. The accident.
34:14It was...
34:16on the other side of town.
34:18So how can your memory be foggy now?
34:21Can we talk about something else, please?
34:24Tell me. Don't beautiful tonight.
34:26How can your memory be foggy now?
34:28Steven, come on.
34:30It's been 15 years.
34:34The other night, you said you remember nearly every detail.
34:37About the night we met, my love.
34:40How can I forget those details?
34:42Okay.
34:44What were we wearing that night?
34:46Um...
34:48Jeans and a t-shirt.
35:01What were we wearing that night?
35:03Jeans and a t-shirt.
35:09What are you doing?
35:11I just have to get another drink from the bar.
35:18May I get you something to drink, sir?
35:20Yeah. Whiskey on the rocks.
35:22Sure.
35:24So, um...
35:26Yeah. Whiskey on the rocks.
35:28Sure.
35:36Here you go, sir.
35:56I'm looking for the gentleman in the suit that was just here.
35:58Have you seen him?
36:00He was just here. He just left.
36:02Will you pay by card or credit card?
36:08Credit card.
36:38Steven, what are you doing here?
36:40Where's Gabriela? Is she home?
36:42Aren't you meant to be out with Stella tonight?
36:44You know what? I know the game you're playing.
36:46Suspense.
36:48Where is she?
36:50She's not here.
36:56And there's a possibility that Gabriela may suffer from memory loss.
37:00She's not here.
37:02She's not here.
37:04She's not here.
37:06And there's a possibility that Gabriela may suffer from memory loss.
37:10You know, she sustained a severe head injury in the crash.
37:12What do you mean?
37:14Just, there's a possibility she may have hit her head and forgotten the entire incident.
37:18Or that she's repressing the memory of her family dying.
37:22Because the trauma from losing her parents was too much for her to handle.
37:26Maybe she doesn't remember saving me.
37:30She was by the river that day.
37:32I can't believe I let Stella fool me.
37:34I threw away everything I had with Gabriela.
37:36Hey, you haven't lost her yet, okay?
37:38We're going to find her.
37:40Gabriela!
38:02Gabriela!
38:10Gabriela!
38:16I got you.
38:18I got you.
38:20It's okay.
38:22It's okay.
38:38Stephen, what are you doing here?
38:42I'm sorry, Gabriela.
38:44I was such an idiot.
38:46I acted so brashly.
38:48I was wrong about everything.
38:52What are you saying?
38:54Just listen to me for a moment.
38:56And I'll understand if you don't forgive me.
38:58Okay, talk.
39:02I've lived in the corporate world my entire life.
39:04And I've never been able to trust anybody.
39:08So when I think that somebody's taking advantage of me, I just cut ties with them immediately.
39:12But I didn't want to take advantage of you.
39:14I was just a pawn played by my Aunt Lily and Stella.
39:18I know, I know.
39:20I know that now.
39:22I accused you of something that you'd never do.
39:24And I let my emotions get in the way.
39:28I'm truly, truly sorry.
39:30Will you please forgive me and come back to me?
39:36You're afraid of the water, right?
39:38But you jumped in for me?
39:40Because losing you scares me more.
39:44Stephen, you hurt me so much.
39:50And there's no excuse for that.
39:52All I can do now is do everything in my power to fix my mistakes.
40:00I love you.
40:02But trust is foundation for love.
40:04I promise, Gabriella.
40:06I won't lose your trust anymore.
40:08I love you.
40:10I love you too.
40:12I love you too.
40:18I am so happy that you're back in my life.
40:20And I swear I will never let you go.
40:24Well, you better not. I'm not coming back again.
40:28Wait.
40:40What is it?
40:42The video stemmed by an anonymous person.
40:44Wait.
40:54The video stemmed by an anonymous person.
40:56Wait.
41:02Oh my god, Stephen.
41:04Someone tried to kill you.
41:06It wasn't an accident.
41:08You're still here on such a dead day.
41:10Who's filming it?
41:12I don't know.
41:14I'll find the person that sent this video.
41:22I brought you coffee.
41:24You shouldn't have.
41:28I should be taking you out.
41:30Making it up to you.
41:32I know you will after this.
41:34Any breakthrough on the case?
41:36No. Nothing yet.
41:40Maybe you should reply to them anonymously.
41:42And set up a meeting.
41:44I will.
41:46Stephen, can I borrow you for a moment?
41:48Will you excuse me?
41:54Okay.
42:04Maybe it's time I do this my way.
42:12Please!
42:14Who even let you in?
42:16I told them you were banned.
42:18No one has just listened to me for one second.
42:20I had to fool you so Stephen would believe me.
42:22I found out more about Stephen's company.
42:26For you.
42:28What did you uncover?
42:30His company is in financial trouble.
42:32Alright.
42:34We can form an alliance.
42:36But you and I
42:38are not getting back together.
42:40You humiliated me, Stella.
42:42How do you expect me to believe you?
42:44We don't have to.
42:46I just want what's best for you.
42:48You only want what's best for yourself.

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