married for purpose

chapter 3

Maria and Jessy arrived the sitting point of Mr Bills,

To their greatest surprise, he was nowhere to be found..

Jessy,I thought you said he was here?

Yes he was..

Maybe he has left…let's rush down,we could catch up with him..

No Jessy, that's not possible, he probably might use his car…you can't meet up with him…

Dad,mom,Mr Bills came down the street;

Oh,Maria, it's a good news

No dad,I lost him while running to meet up with me…

How then did you know he came?

My Friend Jessy met up with him while coming down to my place.

Hmm,this is sad Maria…sorry for the loss.

LETTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT

Maria was called by her parents for a meeting…

Maria,the government had issued us a demolition letter for this house and 4 other houses in the same landmark with ours.

The demolition process will take place in 2 weeks time…

We are offered the sum of 3,000$ which can get us a place to stay and also start a business…

We could start a business that will profit us within 1 year,then send Maria to school while we keep pushing the business.

Dad,I don't have any issue with it…you know what's best for us.

Maria met with Jessy, my dear friend, you know about the issued letters from the government?

Yes I do

Our house is included as demolition will take place in 2 weeks time.

What?How will you guys cope,where are you all relocating to?

Jessy spoke anxiously

Jessy,don't worry,we have been compensated with money to get a new apartment.

But I am sad because I need to see Mr Bills before this demolition…

He has shown me kindness in so many ways that I can't forget him so easily.

It was 1 week 4 days, few days to the demolishing,

Maria and the family had packed to a new resident, far away from their previous environment.

ANOTHER CHANCE TO MARIA

Maria and her family got a new apartment, she barely see her friend cause of the long distance

Maria was only able to communicate with her friend with the mobile phone her friend gave to her.

Before the demolition process,Mr Bills was assigned to partner with the government officials to oversee the demolition process; so Mr Bills was present during the work at Maria's formal residence.

People went to witness the demolition process, Jessy also went there,out there,she saw Mr Bills and approached him.

Sir,am jessy,weeks ago,I met you here ,sitting all alone,waiting for someone whom I have an idea who you were waiting for.

Okay! Who,if I may ask?

Maria sir…Mr Bills eyes were furious..

Are you serious that you know about Maria?

Yes sir,she's my friend..

Ok OK,where is she please,he asked with excitement.

She once lived here before the government came for demolition.

So now she's far away from here,

I can't wait to see her,please how can I get to her?

Jessy gave Mr Bills Maria's contact.

Thank you jessy.

He quickly rushed into his car,place a call to Maria

Hello Maria,he spoke with anxiety,and am honored to hear from you my dear.

I have been searching all over for you..

Maria was happy to hear from Mr Bills, sir I really missed you and will want to see you too.

Mr Bills left the environment to where Maria was.

He got there,called on the phone;my dear am outside.

Maria came out and instantly welcomed Mr Bills with a hug…

THE UNION STARTED

Mr Bills had felt something big for Maria…it was hard for him to outer it out.

On the other side, Maria felt too for Mr Bills…her love for Mr Bills was going stronger day by day.

Maria never let her parents know that she found Mr Bills not until he opened up to her.

One day,Mr Bills invited Maria to a dinner in his house.Maria had to leave home without the parents' awareness to meet with Bills.

As she arrived,behold…everywhere,from the outside to the parlor was filled with roses…

Maria was surprised that there were some parties going on.

As she entered the sitting room,Bills welcomed her to his house,took her to the dining room and said to her,

All this decoration is for you…please sit down…we'll have our meal served within 1 minute.

Before the meal,Mr Bills opened up to Maria and said;my dear,it might be hard to say,but I am having this feeling like never before since my late wife passed away.

Maria sought to know what he was insinuating, she asked;can you tell me sir?

It seems Maria was having that sense of love from Mr Bills?

He said,

Mara,I think i'm in love with you,am,sir,please…

You're older than me…my parents forbids this statement especially at this point in my life.

My dear, love has no boundaries,no age nor background.

When it comes,not even the whole kingdom can stop it.

Please grant me this happiness into your life.

Sir,I'll have to think about this if you don't mind!

Alright dear,you're free.

After the meal,maria went home…sat all day in her room,thinking of the outcome and

How to approach her parents for this matter.

She needed advice as she called her friend…

Jessy,something big Is bordering me as I can't tell my parents!

What's it Maria?

Mr Bills has fallen for me…he wants to marry me.

Jezz,are you serious?

So what's the problem then?

Jessy,my parents will forbid this you know.

Well it's true my dear,but look at your family life and your dreams you've always wanted to achieve,all are coming through.

Accept this man as age is not a barrier…you'll find yourself not regretting.

After 1 week passed by,Maria put a call to Mr Bills, she said

I'll want to meet with you in private sir.

Ok,I'll be at the junction waiting for you.

Sir,earnestly I love you too,but how do I face this with my parents?

Don't worry, we'll keep it safe with us for now while I meet your parents for discussion.

Alright then,the both had an agreement to keep it secret.