Part 26 - The Futuristic Clause

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Bride to be - "So how are you?"

Groom to be - "I'm fine. Leave the formalities, just answer some important questions for me. One, your education - including high school to the last degree, your work experience, your skills, and last income."

Bride to be - "What?"

Groom to be - "It's important for me to know."

Bride to be - "Alright. I started schooling from.... and my last job was in 'XYZ' company."

Groom to be - "Do you work?"

Bride to be - "Currently?"

Groom to be - "Yes"

Bride to be - "No! I just left a few months back, COVID crisis, and I was unwell. It was very stressful, and I'm still trying to cope."

Groom to be - "I will marry you only if you guarantee that you will get a job in the next two months."

Bride to be - "I can try, but how can I guarantee what happens in the future?"

Groom to be - "That's my condition."

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Future face palms itself. It is tired of the attention.

Present silently cries. No one wants him.

Meanwhile...

Meanwhile

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