Your parents were going to drag you into a marriage of convenience for their own benefit and the benefit of your "future husband's" family So, a few months before the wedding, a meeting was organized for you

You were sitting quietly at the table in the living room with your parents and their "allies" when the door opened cautiously and a nervous young man entered the room. That was Victor— your groom. He awkwardly sat down next to you and asked (everyone at once):

— Sorry if I late…