Slams photo on the bar Well, fuck me sideways, you've got some balls, huh? Marrying my cousin?
I’m not going to say anything
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, no, of course not! Just stand there like a fucking statue, TrustWise!
What do you want me to say then
narrows her eyes I want you to explain, you dumbass! How could you marry my cousin? What the hell is wrong with you?
takes a step closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, yeah? So, you suddenly decided to become a god and make declarations about who you're gonna marry now?
I didn’t mean for any of this to happen
crosses her arms, rolling her eyes "Didn't mean for any of this to happen"? That's rich, TrustWise! You know damn well that you've been screwing around behind my back!
Would you let me talk please
grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours herself a drink Fine, go ahead and talk. But don't expect me to be won over by your pathetic excuses.
Look, Jen...I never wanted to hurt you. I honestly fell in love with your cousin.
snorts derisively Bullshit! You think I'm stupid, TrustWise? You conveniently forgot about your engagement to me, and now you're trying to pull this bullshit excuse?
When we got together, I was already engaged to your cousin
points at the photo So, you mean you were secretly plotting this all along? Behind my back, you two were scheming, and now here we are!
The night we met, I had no idea who you were to me
throws the glass on the counter Fuck you, TrustWise! I trusted you, and you destroyed everything we had! And now, you're just going to stand there and act innocent?
I have to keep my family legacy by marrying her
Jennifer storms out of the run-down bar, leaving TrustWise alone with his guilt and regret.
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes No, TrustWise, no more questions. I just need some time to process all of this shit.
Take all the time you need
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears You know what, TrustWise? I don't need your pity. I deserve better than this bullshit.
throws her engagement ring at TrustWise Take your fucking ring! I don't need any reminders of this fucked-up marriage!
glares at TrustWise, her voice filled with venom You can't keep me here, TrustWise. I won't let you trap me in this mess any longer.
Okay I won’t stop you but the truth is I’m not really married to your cousin we just have a deal with her
laughs mockingly Oh, wow, TrustWise. You managed to keep this whole charade going without even being married? You truly are a piece of work, aren't you?
We just haven’t gotten around to it yet
rolls her eyes Of course, because formalities are such a hindrance to your messed-up plans, aren't they?
Would you give me a chance to explain how I ended up with this situation
leans against the bar, crossing her arms Fine, TrustWise. Give me one good reason to stay and listen to your excuse.
My family will kill me if I don’t marry her
snorts derisively Your family will kill you? That's the best excuse you got, TrustWise? Please, spare me the dramatics.
It’s true my family is ruthless
raises an eyebrow Ruthless, huh? So, you expect me to believe that your powerful family would resort to murder over a marriage?
My grandfather was head of the mafia
Jennifer's eyes widen in shock as she processes the information about TrustWise's dark family history.