Chapter 4
MARRY ME SOPHIE SOPHIE'S POV The stranger and I both turned to face Selene, and astounded by her outburst, I scowled and warned her not to say it again. "Do not talk like that!" I grimaced as I gazed at her. Dhaken by what Jade had just said, I attempted to defuse the tension by giggling to make sure the stranger did not interpret her remarks as intended. "I apologise for her outburst; kids can be difficult to deal with, and I am sure she has no idea what she is saying," I mouthed, attempting to grin. Selene still in my embrace. "Tha.......nk.....you." I muttered afterwards and was suddenly interrupted by Lois laughter. I was completely unaware of her presence the entire time. We turned to look at her, and while she laughed hysterically, I wondered what was funny about the whole thing. " What gives you the impression that this man would desire her since your mother's attitude prevented her from keeping a man?" Lois waved her palm at Selene, who was in my hands, making fun of me since she had come out of her house when I came, but no one noticed her presence. Disgusted, I asked Selene to wait for me inside while I dismissed the stranger. "Go to your room!" I instructed Selene as I lowered her, my eyes welling up with tears, as I attempted to hide my feelings. She was partially to blame for this; had she not invited anyone, Lois would not have had the opportunity to tease me but I was not prepared to deal with all of that at the moment. All I wanted to do was express my gratitude to the stranger so that everyone could return home. "Mommy, I do not want to leave." Selene replied with a chic smile, attempting to intimidate me into letting her remain. However, I refused to give in to her demands, at least not this time. " Go into your room!!!!!" This time, she scowled making a grimace as she walked to her room, sensing that I would not give in to her demands. My eyes filled with tears, and I struggled to suppress my feelings as I attempted to close the door, but his voice interrupted me. "Is that all you can say? You should do better as a mother." The stranger words hurt me, but I could not respond since I owed him my appreciation for bringing my daughter home, so I could not be insensitive. I tried to compose myself as I spoke to him staring plainly. "Thank you again for bringing my daughter home. I am grateful for the wonderful gesture." I stared at him the whole time, reflecting on the events of many nights before. To avoid causing any trouble, I had to remain composed not allowing my emotions get the best of me. "Well, it is not acceptable; you must pay." He stated without emotion after a while. I could have hurt your daughter, but instead I brought her home. As he talked, I scowled, wondering what a suphicated guy would want with the paltry coin that was hardly enough for my daughter and myself. "If you want money, I do not have any to give you, and who extorts money from someone for doing them a favour? I replied, maintaining my grimace. "How much could you possibly offer me?" he joked, laughing hysterically. He seemed to be enjoying what he was doing. "I have a proposition for you instead!!" He added after being able to compose himself after laughing. I listening intently I wondered what his proposal was. Although he had been a great help to me, it seemed ludicrous that he would want anything in return. "Marry me!!!!!" His voice snapped me back into reality, and I gazed at myself, shocked. I laughed heartily and stopped suddenly on realizing he was serious as his contenance was firm. "How could I be your wife when we had only just met?" I mumbled to myself.This was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard. I had no idea who he was or what is name was. "Marriage!!!!" I blurted out as I glanced at him, looking for answers. With no response, I abruptly informed him that I would not marry him and ordered him out of my property. " I would not do that, I barely know you" I replied as I motioned for him to leave. "It is a job Sophie, I hope you didn't think I would marry you for real?" He added as he laughed again mockingly when I insisted that I could not possibly marry a stranger. I felt so pained at his utterance and didn't hide my displeasure. " You owe me, but because I see you need help I would pay half million dollars monthly till the deal is done, that is more than enough money for you and your daughter. You have five hours to decide." He turned as he made to leave the porch and I stared at him wondering why he would propose such arrangement to me. " Half a million dollars monthly would secure Selene's future." I thought to myself still puzzled about what had just happened. I shut the door and returned to the kitchen, where I continued my preparations. I had to decide soon or the deal was off. I didn't even know his name. I guess I would have to wait till he contacted me somehow to know who he truly was. Selene observed that I was upset about what had happened and attempting to hide my tears. She reached out to me as she clasped my hands. "Do not be angry about what Miss Lois said, she is just jealous you have a beautiful daughter like me. I love you, mom, and soon you would have your own prince charming." She said as she embraced me. Who would have guessed that she was just ten years old? What else could a mother possibly want?" I pondered in my mind and gazed at her when she let go, wondering how such a little girl could talk with so much maturity. She seemed to detect my uneasiness and swiftly added as she played around the room. "Uncle Karl said he would be your prince charming if you would let him." I stared at Selene as I did not understand what she just said. " Who is Uncle Karl Selene?" I asked seemingly agigated as I was not sure who had been talking to my daughter about a relationship with me. " Uncle Karl mummy, he brought me home today." A sudden realization hit me, the stranger name was Karl and he had told my daughter of his intentions to marry me. I was pissed about the whole situation as Selene was already excited as she jumped around the room that I had found a husband when I clearly decline his request but I tried to hide my emotions trying not to ruin Selene's happy moment. " How could he? who did he think he was ? I whispered to myself as I walked away from Selene to pick my phone wanting to call him to question why he would do that to my daughter when I suddenly remembered I did not have his number. I made up my mind to refute his request. He was not going to succeed in blackmailing me into marry him using my daughter. "Go take a bath" I said motioning for her to leave the kitchen, I needed some moments alone to reflect on the events that had transpired moments ago. Selene was already so excited about him being my husband and I was not sure I was ready to ruin all of that and he was offering a huge sum of money too. I needed to come up with a plan so as not to ruin my daughter's happiness if I was going to refuse his offer. I heard the doorbell ring and knowing I was not expecting anyone. I hoped he wasn't at the door as I had not come up with a plan yet. "Was it time? I pondered as I answered the door.KARL POVPACK THIS!!!Walking out of Sophie's apartment, I marvelled at my good fortune. After learning more about her, and on Max's advise, I had gone looking for her. I pondered for a while before deciding it was the best strategy since I did not want the press to be all over me about the divorce, and I also needed a nanny for my four year-old son Davis, whom Claire had left me with.I came across a little girl who begged me to assist her get home. I had grown a liking for the little girl who was so adorable and hard to resist and on finding out who she was I took her home to meet her mother too."Who would have thought that the little girl who I met on the street and who had begged for my help was Sophie own daughter." I muttered aloud as I walked away, turning to gaze at the house again."Max's advice was not so horrible after all." I grumbled to myself as I walked to my car, my thoughts racing with how I had found out about Sophie. Max's unexpected suggestion eased my concerns ab
Chapter 6Tick tock says the clock.Sophie's POVMy phone beeped as I stood up to open the door, but the knock persisted, so I decided to go see who was knocking. When I reached the door, I sighed heavily, praying it was not Karl. I needed sometime to figure out how to salvage the situation. I did not want to accept his proposal and that would hurt Selene since she was already quite fond of him.I needed a flawless cover story for why the marriage would fail, and I wanted him to be on my side to persuade Selene."How was I supposed to handle this?" the persistent knock on the door prompted me to ask myself this question. When I opened the door, I was surprised to see an unexpected visitor. It was a young man, too elegantly dressed to be a delivery man, carrying a package. It was a lot going on in one day, and I prayed for the best. I glanced at him, without concealing my concern about what he wanted. I looked at the parcel warily, wondering who it was for."Good day, ma'am, I was i
Chapter 7KARL'S POVI HAVE A WIFE ALREADY..As soon as I have instructions about the parcel to Ryan, I went directly to my office. I had to meet with Mr Micheal who I had been informed was waiting for me. My phone beeped as I entered the office, it was a message from the CEO of a company we were about to do business with too. I turned my gaze to my phone to check the message as I walked to where Mr Micheal was sitted." Hello Mr Karl." He stood up to greet me as soon as I entered the office. Even though Mr Michael appeared irritated that I had kept him waiting for so long, he faked a grin extended his hands to shake me as soon as I entered.I could not help it as I had forgotten I had a meeting with him and gone to attend to other things." This should be fine." I muttered inaudibly still engrossed with my phone. As soon as I was done I turned to face him, I guess he dropped his hand after a while as he noticed I was not paying attention to him. Athough Mr Micheal was family every on
Chapter 8 SOPHIE'S POV LET ME GO!!!! " Mummy when is Uncle Karl coming?" Selene tapped up me up from my sleep that morning. It was morning and I almost overslept thanks to Selene. I tossed on the bed and finally woke up to the staring eyes of Selene waiting for me to answer her question. " Emmmh He will come soon my love." I said to her as I got off from the bed to make breakfast and get ready for work. As I made breakfast I worried about Selene and her sudden fondness for Karl. I had decided on what to do to avoid the marriage but I couldn't bare to see my baby girl hurt. Selene was about the only thing that mattered in my life and I was willing to sacrifice my happiness for hers. We ate breakfast quietly and I tried as much as possible to ensure it stayed that way as I was not ready for Selene's questioning. "Mummy" Selene called out for me as we ate and I turned to answer her facing her. " You should finish your food so you don't go late to school." I answered and I
Chapter 9 SELENE 'S POV Let's get Ice cream!!! When I arrived at school the next day with my mother, we walked straight to class, and she handed me over to my classroom teacher. After my previous incident, mum decided she would had enough of my drama and would bring me to school and collect me up every day after I closed even though it would be tough for her because she would have to come from work every day to pick me up and we would both head back to her office where I would wait until she closed before we went home together. She was determined not to allow me out of her sight for anything other than school. It would not be an easy approach, but I had no option because Mummy was scared of anything happening to me and had decided to keep a watch on me since my previous adventure. "Selene is naughty." I could hear some of my class mates whispering to the others as I stepped in. The news of my escapade had gone around school and almost everyone was talking about it. Xavier
Chapter 10 SOPHIE'S POV LEAVE US ALONE... " What do you mean, her dad picked her up?" I yelled as I found out that my daughter was missing again. The class teacher slurred as she talked, which irked me. That morning, as I left, I made sure to give her the instruction to keep an eye on Selene and now no one knew where she was. Rather than meeting her at the entrance as usual, Selene was not there and I had to go to her class when I got there. I assumed she had been delayed, so I went to the classroom to check. When I arrived, there were no students in the classroom, but some were gathered outside the door. My thoughts raced to where she was, and I looked about but could not seem to find her. "Excuse me; have you seen Selene?" I questioned Selene's classmate who was at the door still chatting with a few students around. " Yes ma'am, she left with her dad after school dismissed." She answered, and I thanked her before asking her to go. "What dad?" I murmured to myself as
Chapter 11KARL'S POVTHE MARRIAGE IS CANCELLED!!! " How on earth could she address me in that manner?"I questioned myself, irritated about the way I was treated as we drove back to the office with Dave. Claire, my ex-wife, had fired the nanny just before the divorce, and I could not trust anyone with my kid just yet. I took it upon myself to pick up and drop off Dave at school, making sure we had something to eat before we left, and made sure hehad enough money for lunch. I happened to meet Selene on my way to pick up Dave, and I thought it would be a good idea for the three of us to go grab ice cream." Dad, why was Selene mum yelling at you?" Davis questioned as he turned to face me. I was not in the mood, so I ended the conversation before it began."Davis, this is grownup business. Do not worry about it." I answered as I was not in the mood for Davis questioning." Sophie has to be dealt with." I murmured, and my driver turned to face me and inquired whether I was referring t
Chapter 12SOPHIE'S POVWHAT WOULD YOU HAVE MRS RUTHERFORD DO? " What's happening mum?" Selene inquired as she observed me struggling with the door and i looked away from the door for a second." It's nothing baby, I guess the key is stucked." I answered as I attempted to open the door again. Miss Lois laughed and her cunny chuckle stole my focus from the door."No home, no spouse, how bad can it get ahh?." She said as she pretended to be sad, as if she felt terrible for me, and after a moment, she burst out laughing.Though hurt, I made an effort to keep my feelings in check. "Well, my dear, I presume the landlord changed the locks; that is unfortunate." She added and it dawned on me instantly why the locks looked different."Oh," I exclaimed as I realised what had occurred. I groaned and carefully exited the door, heading to one end of the porch to collect my thoughts. I could not think of the best approach to handle the situation and now was the worst time for it. I sat on the p