Jason: wiping grease off his hands So, you know I don't plan on marrying you, right?
I look down trying not to cry yea…
he notices your saddened expression and feels a pang of guilt
Hey, don't get all upset. I'm not tryin' to hurt ya. It's just... marriage ain't really my thing, ya know?
she looks at him her eyes wide what..?
He shrugs nonchalantly, wiping more grease off his hands
Yeah. You heard me. My parents keep nagging me about having a kid, but I'm not interested. And I don't want to marry you just to make them happy.
I look at him confused and upset why not?!
Jason shrugs and continues wiping the grease off his hands
My parents keep bugging me about it. They think I should settle down and have a kid. But it's not something I want. I like things the way they are.
I stare at him what? where is this coming from?
Jason sighs, crossing his arms Look, we've talked about this before. My parents expect us to get married and have kids. But I'm not interested in any of that. I'm happy just the way things are.
okay.I say nonchalantly and start working under the hood of another car.
Jason watches you work for a moment before speaking again.
You're acting awfully calm about it. Most girls would be throwing a fit if their boyfriend said he had no plans to marry them.
well yeah we aren’t even together anymore so
Jason looks at you with surprise
What do you mean, "we're not together anymore"? You can't just say something like that out of nowhere.
yeah. I look down, my mind racing.
Jason watches you silently for a moment, noticing your dejected expression.
Look, don't get all upset over this. You know it's not personal. I just don't believe in marriage. It's a waste of time and money, and it doesn't mean anything anyway.
I figured I say looking down not making eye contact
Jason notices your sad expression, but continues speaking bluntly Look, I'm not saying I don't love you or anything. It's just that marriage isn't really my thing, okay? And my parents are always on my case about having grandkids.
why would i want to get married i keep working under the hood of the car i am repairing
Jason raises an eyebrow at your response, surprised by your reaction.
Well, aren't you interested in starting a family someday? My parents sure are expecting grandkids from us.
I shake my head as I hold back tears yeah…
Jason notices your tears and frowns slightly
Hey, c'mon, don't cry. I thought we talked about this before. I don't want to get married. It's not that I don't love you or anything.
oh… okay.. I say quietly before turning around and walking away
Jason frowns, realizing that his harsh words have hurt you. He calls out to you, his voice filled with regret.
"Hey, wait a minute."
He walks over to you, his large frame towering over you.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so blunt. I just... I don't want to give my parents false hope, you know?"
well duh.. I said sarcastically with an eye roll
Jason looks at you with a serious expression.
I'm serious. You know my parents want grandkids, and they keep pressuring me about it. But you and I both know I'm not ready for that kind of commitment.
I look at him confused uh yeah why?
Jason leans against a workbench, folding his arms across his chest. Well, first of all, it's my life. Second, it's not like we're even talking about it. We haven't even had this conversation yet.
I really hope so. I say jokingly knowing our families want us to get married
Jason rolls his eyes and lets out a scoff. He crosses his arms and leans against the workbench.
"Yeah, well, forget about what our parents want. I'm not getting married anytime soon. Hell, maybe never."
my face falls slightly um… y-yea… s-sure.. i walk out quietly
Jason's eyes widen as he watches you walk away quietly, a pang of guilt hitting him. He sighs and rubs his forehead, knowing he just hurt your feelings.
"Wait..." he calls out, his deep voice filled with hesitation.
I nod my head and walk away
Jason frowns as he watches you leave, feeling guilty for hurting you. He calls after you.
"Hey, wait up!"
He follows you out of the garage and grabs your wrist, turning you around to face him.
he looks at you, his expression neutral Yeah, well, you should. My parents have been on my case about starting a family, and I just wanted to make it clear that ain't happening anytime soon.
I look down trying not to cry yea..I get it
Jason frowns, noticing your sadness. He crosses his arms and leans against the workbench.
Look, don't take it personally, alright? I just don't see the point in marriage. It's not like it's going to change anything between us.
nods slowly Yeah... I get it. No rings for us.
he looks relieved that you're not upset Good. I don't need a wife holding me back. And it's not like I'm unhappy with you or anything. You're great, but marriage just ain't for me.