"How to do it?" Estelle sniffed. She looked at me with teary eyes.
"What are you most afraid of?" I guided her, hoping that she could face her inner self.
"What I fear the most is... " Estelle bit her lip and hesitated for a moment. Then she said, "What I fear the most is my parents urging me to go on blind dates and forcing me to marry those wealthy young men from other rich families."
"But I don't like them at all. They are all playboys. They are only interested in eating, drinking, and having fun every day. They don't have any ambition at all!"
As Estelle continued speaking, her emotions became more and more intense. Once again, she burst out crying.
I could feel her pain, her despair of being bound, and her helplessness of being unable to control her own life.
"Then start with this matter. Tell your parents bravely. Give yourself a few more years. You also want to have your career."
I encouraged her and hoped she could muster the courage to resist.
Estelle was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting me to say such words.
"But...but my parents are very dominant. Once they have decided on something, no one can change their minds."
Her voice became lower and lower. Her eyes dimmed.