"Because everyone just wants their own wedding, and they can’t!"
Lola’s face twisted slightly upon hearing Slater’s explanation for why he was urging her to marry Atlas. The reason, in her opinion, was quite... childish.
According to him, all of his siblings were married except for him. However, they’d all only had civil weddings—except one—out of respect for their oldest brother, as they wanted him to get married first.
Initially, no one had a problem with this, but then the children came into Atlas’s life, and everything became impossible. The family had found it challenging enough to pressure him to find a partner, but with his having children, they’d lost all hope.
I know he gets along well with his siblings, but seriously?
Lola couldn’t help but wonder what kind of relationship Atlas had with his family. They sounded like a very relaxed family... or perhaps a little too chaotic.
"You know..." A deep exhale came with her words as she cast Slater a side-eye. "Let’s assume what you’re saying is true, but you can’t just ask anybody to marry him."
"Why not?"
"Because marriage isn’t something you approach recklessly," she hummed, her eyes back on the road. "You can’t just ask anyone to get married just because. That’s not how marriage works."
Slater blinked, reminded of something. "You don’t make sense to me. My sister and brother-in-law got married, and they both didn’t even know they were married."
"What?"
"Then, my Second Brother scammed my fake sister-in-law into marrying him," Slater shrugged. "But they’re doing well. Well, my second brother and fake sister-in-law have been divorcing for the past four years, but that’s what made their marriage strong. They’re fine."
Lola’s thoughts filled with question marks, confused by everything he said. Wasn’t divorce the result of a failed marriage? This guy wasn’t making any sense at all.
"Sis, even in past eras, people got married without knowing their partner," he lectured. "Who said things can’t be done backward? Get married now, get to know them later, fall in love—or just have babies first, get married, then fall in love!"
Screech!
The moment he finished his remarks, their car screeched as she suddenly pulled over to the side of the road. Lola shot him a look of disbelief.
Forget about just meeting this guy today, and the fact that this guy shouldn’t be in this car. But seriously? The more he opened his mouth, the more the image of him in her mind shattered.
"No," she firmly pressed. "No, thanks."
Slater pouted.
"I’m not marrying, and actually, I don’t even know why I’m talking about this with a complete stranger!" she scoffed, shaking her head. She was even more dismayed with herself. "Goodness."
He pressed his mouth into a thin line as he watched her settle back in her seat. But before she could resume driving, Slater leaned closer to her and whispered,
"Sis, I’m just telling you this now for your own good," he said, concern lacing his voice. "As I said, I’m the only one who isn’t married except First Brother. So, me asking you this isn’t for me, but for you. Don’t wait until those who actually need him to get married come here to see you."
"Is that a threat?"
Moreover, I already told Atlas about it. So, I don’t think he will push the idea.
Hours Later...
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