#Chapter 8 Insincere Vows

“I hope I’m not interrupting anything important,” Victor said. He smiled confidently as he adjusted his tie and walked further into the room.

“We were talking about Alberta’s future,” Alex replied.

“Please, continue,” Victor said and sat in a leather club chair.

“What were you about to tell me, dearest?” Alex asked.

How could I tell Alex about the playboy side of Victor and his selfishness while Victor stood just feet away and smiled at me? Yet, I had to try.

“I … I’ve suh … seen him before. I nah … nah … know things you … you duh … don’t nuh .. know.” I couldn’t continue. It was too embarrassing to sit there stammering while Victor grinned at me. I told Alex we would talk another time.

Alex nodded. He looked tired and excused himself to go to his room and lie down.

“But remember what I told you, Alberta,” Alex said as he made his way out of the living room. “You have a duty to this family and our kind to marry well and marry the man best suited to be our leader.”

He made it to the do