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I'm Sorry: A Jay Oneshot

(Requested by stellejayke99z)

How much we all wish to have someone who loves and cherishes us! We all love the thought of love to the point that we start fantasizing about our romantic partner. You too were no different. You always waited for your prince charming to come and take you away and give you all the love you deserve.

But unfortunately destiny had other plans...

You were walking home from work/school when you found an old couple begging on the streets. You felt bad and decided to help them out by buying them food and giving them some money to last them for the next few days. And then you waked away.

Lately your family was going through financial crises and your parents weren't able to pay the rent on time. You heard the conversation between the house owners and your parents through your room.

"I'm so sorry. Just give me a month's time and I will surely pay off the rent."

"I'm afraid we cannot wait any longer. Your rent is due from the last 6 months. We cannot wait any longer."

"Please dear sir. Have mercy on a poor man like me. I am trying my best. If you chase us out of this house, we'll be homeless and come to the streets."

"We are sorry. We can't help you anymore. But we can give you two options to choose from. Either you and your family leave immediately or...you give your daughter's hand to our son for marriage."

The silence that spread over the house was loud. You could hear your own heartbeat, as the thumping on your chest intensified.

"What kind of an option is that sir? How do we give off our precious daughter without her consent?"

You were perplexed. You had no idea what was going on. Why did they want their son to marry you? Why you out of all the rich, beautiful girls in the entire country? They were wealthy and they deserved someone as prosperous as them to be their in-laws. Why you?

As the questions plagued your mind, you suddenly recalled the misery your family was going through at the moment. You sighed. Your parents did everything they could to help you grow up and have all your necessities even if it meant a compromise of their own needs and desires. So in this difficult moment when they need you, it is your responsibility to compromise for their wellfare.

"We are sorry. We would rather leave your house immediate-"

"I'm ready to marry your son."

All the heads turned to look at you.

"Y/N-"

"No dad. No mom. It is my decision. I am ready to marry their son if only they let you both stay here without pressuring you about the rent."

"But Y/N, this is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Don't do something you'll regret later."

"I won't regret anything later if I choose to marry their son now. But I'll surely regret everything when I see you both suffer because of me."

"Y/N...you don't have to do anything for us... You are our daughter. it's our responsibility to protect you and give you a good, happy life..."

"Which you did. Now it's my turn to do my part."

You turned to face the houseowner and his wife. Their faces looked oddly familiar. But you couldn't remember where you might've seen them.

"I am ready for the marriage if your son is too."

"He is and can't wait any longer. So now that you're ready, the marriage is in 2 weeks."

2 weeks later...