The Time You Take Me for Granted
The Proposal
Chloe visited Jack in his apartment to have dinner. After dinner Jack blurted...
Jack Harris
Marry me Chloe (He asked her)
Chloe Miller
But... (Hesitate) I am ready to marry you but are you sure about this?
Jack Harris
What?! (Aggrieved) Don't you want to marry me?
Chloe Miller
I do! It's just that you're still a student, and you have 1 more year to graduate...
Jack Harris
Is that an issue? I can just stop and start working. So, do you want to marry me or not?! (getting a bit impatient)
Chloe Miller
💭 I love him but...
Chloe Miller
You still have a year to finish your college, why don't you finish it first then you can find a job... After that we will marry
Jack Harris
Hmph... (ignoring her)
Jack Harris
If you don't agree now, then let's just break up!
Chloe Miller
!! (Shock) What?!
Chloe Miller
No, don't be like this...
Chloe Miller
(Give up) All right, I will marry you but only after you graduate, we can marry next year...
Jack Harris
No, Let's marry this year! I can finish my last semester for my third year then you don't have to worry about my tuition next year, We can just use our money for our wedding
Chloe Miller
💭 Is he asking me to marry because he does not want me to worry about his tuition anymore? (being moved)
Jack Harris
So, What do you say?
Jack Harris
Think of it.. After we get married, I can find work even if I don't finish my studies and I can help you
Jack Harris
I promise you, this time I will support you
Chloe Miller
(touched by his words) Okay, then we will marry this year.
Jack Harris
(Happy and excited) Nice... [He kissed her on her forehead] This is the best day ever!!
Jack Harris
I can't wait to announce it to our parents!
Chloe Miller
It can wait till tomorrow
Jack Harris
Yes, I guess that's true
Jack Harris
Now that you agree, I am feeling relaxed now ( getting sleepy)
Chloe Miller
[chuckles] Come here (patting her lap) you can rest first for a little while..
Here comes the parents
Beatrice Harris
Oh, Jack, how are you son?
Jack Harris
I'm great, Mom I have good news for you!!
Beatrice Harris
(Excited) What is it?
Jack Harris
I'm getting married!!
Beatrice Harris
(shock) What?!
Beatrice Harris
But… Aren't you still studying?
Jack Harris
I only have a year left, but I don't feel like continuing anymore, so I will just finish this semester then We'll get married
Beatrice Harris
(flabbergasted) What? Did Chloe agree?
Jack Harris
Yeah, she was hesitant at first, but you know I am a charming young man, I convinced her (proud of himself)
Beatrice Harris
I really don't know what to say...
Jack Harris
Well, I just want to let you know...
Jack Harris
After we tell Chloe's parents, we will arrange everything, then we'll let you know the date of our wedding
Beatrice Harris
But isn't it too fast? Don't tell me...
Jack Harris
Is that so wrong?
Beatrice Harris
Is Chloe pregnant?!
Jack Harris
No!! How I wish but no!
Beatrice Harris
So why the rush?
Jack Harris
I just want to get married, besides Chloe is the one earning the money, I can barely save my salary from my part-time. It's not enough for me to finish my college. I just don't want to burden Chloe anymore
Beatrice Harris
I understand, she did help us a lot, she even bought us a lot of things here in the countryside.
Beatrice Harris
If that's what you two decide, then you have my blessings
Jack Harris
Thanks Mom. I will regard you to Chloe. She will be happy if she knows you're blessing us
Cathy Miller
What is it? (Doing some work)
Chloe Miller
Can I talk to you for a second?
Chloe Miller
Where is Dad?
Cathy Miller
He is doing an online meeting with some clients, he should be finished by now.
Chloe Miller
Oh... Alright. Let's wait for him then...
Cathy Miller
What do you want to talk about that you need me and your father?
Chloe Miller
You'll know when he's here
Cathy Miller
Here's your dad...
Chloe Miller
(She looks at him) Since you're here Dad…
Chloe Miller
(turns her gaze to her mom) Mom... I have something to tell you
The couple was curious and confused, as Chloe was so serious before her words left her mouth
Chloe Miller
Mom, Dad, I'm getting married!
Cathy Miller
What did you say?!
Cathy Miller
(look at her husband feeling confused) Rob?! Are you just going to stay silent?
Rob Miller is still trying to process what he heard
Rob Miller
💭 She's getting married...
Cathy Miller
Rob?! (She asked her husband again)
Rob Miller
Yes. Chloe are you sure?
Chloe Miller
Yes Dad… Jack proposed, and I agreed last night
Chloe Miller
We plan to marry and get a certificate first, then we will hold the wedding this end of year
Cathy Miller
What's the rush?
Rob Miller
💭 Is she... (Rob looks at his wife)
Cathy Miller
💭 Let me ask (Understanding her husband's look)
Cathy Miller
Chloe are you pregnant?
Chloe Miller
No!!! (Shock)
Chloe Miller
Not at all...
Chloe Miller
It's just Jack said he wanted to marry me as soon as possible, that's why I agree
The Miller couple looked at each other and said...
Rob Miller
Chloe Miller...
Cathy Miller
You need to ask Jack to let us meet his parents first...
Rob Miller
You are the only daughter of the Miller family, we will make sure he and his family are worthy for you...
Cathy Miller
No buts.. We just want to make sure you're in good hands. Marriage is not simple, we need assurance that he will take care of you for the rest of your lives
The bride's family
Miller Family is an Upper middle class family who owns a construction firm and a few restaurants. They may not be as wealthy as the conglomerates, but they are wealthy enough to make sure that they will not worry about tomorrow.
So the Miller couple who only has one daughter really wanted to ensure and protect their child's future…
Rob Miller
(Stares through Jack)
Cathy Miller
(Doing the same thing as her husband)
Chloe Miller
Mom, Dad! Are you just going to stare at Jack?
Cathy Miller
(clear throat) Ahem... Jack, we know you're dating our daughter for 2 years now, but aren't you rushing your marriage?
Rob Miller
That is right, you are still young, and you have to finish your college first and find a job after. Don't you want the best when you have your wedding?
Chloe Miller
... (thinking the same thing before)
Chloe Miller
💭 They also think this is too rush. Am I getting ahead of myself
Chloe Miller
💭 but I already agree
Jack Harris
No Uncle, I plan to finish my last semester this year, then after we register our marriage, I will look for a job. I will make sure I will save enough for our wedding
Jack Harris
We have enough time to prepare everything, so rest assured I can take care of it.
Hearing this is not enough for the Miller couple to trust the young man, but made them more worried
Cathy Miller
💭 a young man almost finishing his studies is giving it all up because he wants to marry my daughter... I don't know if it is touching or foolish.
Rob Miller
Let me give you some advice Jack. I know you want to marry my daughter as soon as possible, but you know how hard it is to get a good job without finishing your studies.
Rob Miller
The reality of marriage is not all sweet and romance, it also has commitment and responsibility…
Cathy Miller
That's right Jack, are you sure about this marriage?
Jack feeling offended can't help but frown and be stubborn
Jack Harris
Uncle, Aunt. I know it looks foolish, but I know I can make it and get a good job without finishing my studies, besides the money that I will be putting in my tuition is better to be used for our wedding
Jack Harris
Right Chloe (Looks at her)
Chloe Miller
Uhmm... Yeah, his right Dad
Chloe Miller
We will make sure to work this out
As the two were decided, the Miller couple agreed and bless their wedding
Cathy Miller
Alright, if you are serious then we agree, and you have our blessings
Chloe Miller
Thank you, Mom and Dad
Jack Harris
I won't let you down uncle and Auntie
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