Chapter 4

• VICTORIA
• I raced into the school environment and I saw my son. He stood there with Brianna.
• I rushed towards Ace and picked him up, I kissed his forehead and held him tightly close to me.
• “Mummy,” He said in his little voice.
• “I am so sorry, baby,” I spoke into his ears, as I kissed his cheeks repeatedly.
• “Victoria what happened? The school said they had tried to reach you but your phone didn't connect,” Brianna asked me in a soft and concerned tone.
• “Bri, I was stuck in the elevator of one of the hotels I worked in today. The technical team took so long before they came to fix the issue,” I said to her.
• “Oh my God, bestie. Are you okay? Are you hurt,” she said as she hovered around me, checking that there was no scratch on my body.
• “Haha,” I laughed.
• “There is nothing wrong with me. I am fine,” I said and kissed Ace's forehead again.
• “Ace was seen in the laboratory, mixing up some chemicals,” Brianna dropped the shell.
• “What?” I exclaimed and stared at Ace.
• “Mommy, I just wanted to see what those liquids did,” my son said, fixing his innocent gaze on me.
• “Baby but mommy told you not to go around touching things,” I spoke softly to him.
• “Sorry mommy. Aunty Bri, I am sorry.”
• Ace was just so lovely. You just cannot help but keep loving him.
• “Bri, what did the teachers say? Did he destroy anything?” I asked.
• “He didn't, I am so thankful he didn't destroy anything. Even though I would have paid for all damages if I had damaged anything.” Brianna said as she tapped Ace's back.
• SAMSON'S POV
• I and Victoria had become very good friends and suddenly, I just couldn't get that lady off my mind.
• “Seriously, what is wrong with me,” I said out aloud, hitting my head with my palms furiously.
• I however needed to unlock my inheritance. My grandfather’s will gave me grace till the age of thirty. Now if I didn't get married in six months, the inheritance would be gone forever.
• Apparently, it would all be given to another family. Now, Victoria was all I could think about.
• I picked up my phone and dialled her number. As I waited for her to pick up, I reminisced over the past few days we had spent together since the elevator incident.
• I enjoyed her company alot and never wanted to stop being around her.
• “Hello there,” Her soft voice came on the line.
• “Victoria, are you free? Could I meet and talk in person please?” I asked my new crush.
• “Okay then, text me the time and place and I'll see you in an hour,” she said.
• She had never wanted me to visit her home and I respected her decision.
• “Okay,” I replied and she dropped the call from her end.
• ***************
• “Victoria, there is something I would like to talk to you about.” I said over the lunch we were having at Benny Food and Pastry.
• “Okay, go on,” She said with a mouthful of food.
• “I would like to sign a contract with you,” I said firmly.
• “Okay, what is the contract about?” She asked me absentmindedly.
• “A contract marriage, Victoria,”
• “What?” She instantly froze, then she returned back to the plate the spoonful of food that was about making its way into her mouth.
• “I don't understand what you are trying to say Samson,” she said, shooting me with a very stern look.
• “Victoria, don't worry. I promise you that your interest is going to be protected. Your mom will be well taken care of and be nursed back to good health,”
• “I need your help as a friend. My inheritance from my grandfather is locked away in his will. I just have from now till six months to get married, otherwise the inheritance will be gone forever.”
• “Hmm,” She mumbled.
• I prayed silently for her to answer me and give me a positive answer too.
• “Victoria, I would pay you six hundred million dollars and give you one of my estates,” I said.
• Her eyes widened in surprise but I meant everything I said.
• “Victoria, if you don't believe me, I want to assure you that all these I have said will be put down in writing and I will write my signature bold on it,” I said, trying my best to convince her.
• I wanted nobody else but her.
• She finally spoke out, “I will have to think about this Samson,”
• “Victoria, it would only last for three years and I promise to make those three years the best years for you.”
• “Samson, you of all people should know that I now find it hard to believe men like you. All men have ever done was just to mess up my life.”
• “If we are doing this, Samson, there would be no strings attached. I don't have any more love to give any man,” She said, her voice threatening to break down in tears.
• My heart broke at the mention of the last line. From then onwards, I vowed to make sure I would give her all the love I had even if she didn't reciprocate it.
• “I understand you, Victoria. Take all the time you can to think about this, I will be awaiting your response. I will always be just one call away.” I said in a tone that was as soft and natural as possible.
• “Okay,” She said, nodding.
• I longed to hear her say my name but she didn't. I just hoped that I didn't put her in an uncomfortable place with my request.
• The waiter came along and I paid for our meal.
• “Are you ready to go now,” I asked, as I went beside her and placed my hand on her shoulders.
• “No, just go on. I'll leave later,” She said, waving her hand dismissively.
• She seemed to have a distant look
• as she stared at the blue sea scenery outside of the window.
• I walked away slowly. Before I got to the restaurant door, I looked back to see her having only one question in my mind,
• “What could she be thinking of me and my request now?”