Episode3
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Ethan POV
I was working in my office when my phone rang,I saw the caller ID "mumma.
I picked up the call "yes mumma"
"Son,you are on your way already?she asked
"To where?"I asked
Where ?son ,you forgot .you were going to meet her today by 5."she reminded me
"s**t ,sorry mumma,I forgot due to the work load"
"Son ,you are already late, get up and leave for the hotel fast".
I cut the call and kept my phone in my pocket,I checked the time on my wrist watch ,the time says 5:05. I got up from my sit
"Neha, am leaving early,I ve some urgent work"I informed my PA and left.
I reached the hotel at about 5:25, That was fast.
What will we talk about? I'll clearly explain my situation to her and let her know I don't need a wife , it's my daughter that need a mother .
Wait...what is her name?
I don't even know her name
I took out my phone and dialed mumma number
"Son, aren't you there already? haven't you seen her?"she asked right after she picked.
"Yes mumma,I am in the lift to the restaurant,I called to ask for her name"
"Her is Alia"she replied .
As soon as I reached the roof ,the waiter recognized and took me to the table booked earlier.
She was sitting at the reserved table and tapping her fingers on the table and looking towards the entrance, where I was standing I do this when waiting for someone.
I walked towards the table and she stood up immediately as she saw me. I signalled her to sit down as mumma was still on call.
"Son, behave nicely okay?, don't mess it up"
"Yes , I'll, I've reached,bye ,take care.
I kept the phone on the table placed in front of us, she's is pretty,I mean this attire suit her.
"So you are Alia?"I asked ,she nodded her Head.
"Alia..."she hummed
"Alia what? Only Alia"I asked
"No, Alia Smith.....you?"she asked.
"I am Ethan Kings, Nice to meet you" I replied and she hummed again
We remained silent for some minutes,then I thought maybe she speaks less. I need to speak up , it's getting awkward now.
"Do you know I've3 a daughter?"I asked
"Yes,"she replied .
I again paused for some minutes.Then I tried forming words in my head and spoke again.
"See miss Alia,I would like u you to understand the reason why am considering this marriage proposal,it is because of my baby otherwise I don't have intentions of getting married again."I said
" I just want a good mother for my baby and not a wife for myself. She is too small and according to my mom ,she needs a mother,just like I needed mine and thus I agreed to meet you"
"If you're ready to marry me and take care of my daughter,I assure you'll get everything that you want . I will make sure that you get all the respect and right as my wife , everything except my body and love . I can't give you that."
Her eyes looks so innocent .
"Speak up"I Said pressuring to talk
"You...you said..."she murmured
"Speak clearly"I said
"You and your family will respect me?she asked in a low voice
"Of course,why are you asking so?"I asked.
Does she think that because she is a widow, we'll not respect her .
"I actually.....I..."she stuttered
"I don't like people who stutter,moreover ,if you think that just because you're a widow that we'll not respect you,then you
are wrong . If you are a widow ,then I am also a widower" my heart ached saying that out loud
She hummed and said"okay ,thank you " I nodded my head.
The waiter came in with two mugs of coffee in a tray,he placed one in front of me and one in front of her.we took a sip from our mugs.
"Do you like kids?"I asked
"Yes,I love kids,they lift my mood and I enjoy playing with them"she said
"How old is your daughter?"she asked
" 6 months"I replied
"What is her name?"she asked
I picked my phone , unlocked it and showed her my wallpaper and said"Elizabeth"
She took the phone and checked the picture.Her eyes shined and the shine was real
"She is cute"she praised my princess
"Yes,she is"I answered with a proud smile
"I assure you from my side, I'll never harm her, I'll take care of her'" she said while looking at the picture.
" I'll break the hands of anyone that try to harm my daughter"I groaned
"You should,she is such a pretty and cute baby"she replied
We sat there in silence for about 5 minutes.
"My mom want me to get married soon,Do you have any problem with it?I asked gently .
She paused as if she was thinking about something
"If you are not ready,we can postpone" I said
"How soon"she asked
"In a week time?any problem "I asked
"I want to ask something"she muttered in a small voice
"Sure"
"Will ....will Elizabeth accept me has her mother"she asked while playing with her hands
"She will,she is still a baby ,you just show her care and love"I replied
"And ...you?"she asked
Here comes the question
"I already told you ,you can never have me has your husband but as the father of Elizabeth,yes I'll accept you as her mother but if you try to hurt her or do not fulfill your responsibility towards her, you'll have to face my wrath and no one will save you from that."
"Okay.. I'm ready to marry you "she said and took a deep breath and exhale
"Okay ,see you on the wedding day"I said.
I stood up to leave and she stood up also,I showed her the way and followed behind her. We reached the ground floor and her father probably was waiting there .He came forward and stood in front of me,and forward his hand for an handshake.
"Good Evening Ethan"he said
"Good Evening Mr Smith"I replied in a cold tone
"How was everything?"he asked
"My mother will call you and inform you about everything.start the preparation" I replied
"Congratulations Ethan"he said
"Mr Smith ,I prefer you calling me Mr kings ,Nice meeting your daughter."I replied in the same cold tone and walked past him to leave the hotel.
"No one other than my close one get to call me by my name... Ethan.
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