"I must apologize upfront, as I don't wish to give you any wrong impressions about our upcoming marriage. Let me be clear: I'm not fond of beating around the bush, so let's get right to it. Frankly, I don't have feelings for you and I'm not looking forward to the marriage. The truth is, my mother insisted on this, and I couldn't deny her request. So please understand." "What message are you trying to convey?" "You should not have high expectations either from me, or from this marriage itself."
