Betrayal

chapter 2

The doorbell rings,Hannah runs through the hallway to check out who it could be,it's been minutes since Joy left the house and she wasn't expecting any visitors.

The bell rings louder and at a high frequency, seems like the visitor must be either desperate,or too eager to wait for an answer

"were you expecting anyone this early in the morning",Hannah asks

"hell naaah ",job responds as he takes a closer look at the newspaper,he's obsessed

The door swings making a screeching sound as Hannah opens the door

"Good morning ma'am,I am Christopher from the kings palace,"

Hannah's heart skips a beat and her body shakes uncontrollably,she's nervous,very nervous

What could have transpired the king to sending his messenger to us,has job made an offense,her wolf keeps on murmuring

"I am pleased to meet you, happy new year.Before I begin should I ask you we have a conversation inside,is Job around"

Christopher s soft voice cut through Hannah's crowd of thoughts.

Oh yes,you are welcome, Hannah response in a tensed voice.

Christopher walks through the foyer towards the sitting room

Good morning Mr Job,I am Christopher and I ask a minute of your time to have a chat with you,the king Mr William has an important message to you that he asked to deliver to you

Job stands as he walks towards Christopher,he seems confused and shocked ,he takes a look at Hannah,she relaxed ,and this makes him relieved too

Either way, millions of thoughts run through his mind"what does the king want with me,have I made an offence or what,I mean what would a king be interested in sending messages to me.I only do small scale businesses I must have . committed an offense.

Hey hunny make some coffee for our visitors

Hannah nodded but her face filled with uncertainty

Mr Christopher tell me what brings you to my house,what does the king want from

"Mr Job as I mentioned earlier,Mr William wanted me to inform you that he came across a lady that wore a pink dress that lifted her breast close to her chin expanding around her waist and falling to the ground delicately.This beautiful and tall woman ,had her curly blond knightly fitted and it showed that she was full of confidence "

For a moment a million of thoughts ran through Job's mind,what he be implying.

"could you hit the nail on the head and go straight ahead to the message that the sent you to deliver "Job gathered courage

"what I mean is that Mr William came across your daughter,Marie as she was on her daily routine and he fell for her on the first sight.

The king had offered to ask for hand in marriage but before that he had requested for your blessings as also to inform you that he is officially interested in your daughter

Mr William has also promised that soon after Marie accepts the offer,he will pay the dowry in no time and you will have a share of the royal family's wealth,you shall be put into early retirement both you and your wife,he also understands that you are facing alot of challenge in raising the tuition fees for your daughter,and most importantly your son Wilson is diagnosed with a terminal disease and he need his assistance.

The king has offered to cater for all the bills but only at one condition.

what do you think Mr Job

"I deeply appreciate your offer sir,but as you understand this is a very delicate matter which deserves to be handled in orderly manner so that we come up with a decision.With that I'd humbly request the king to give us a bit of some time to discuss the matter as a family and the feedback will be given soon as we are done",Job says patiently

It was pleasure having a talk with you,it was such an honour, Christopher replies

They both shake hands as Job walks Christopher out the hallway to the door as he waved him good bye,the Rolls-Royce engine can be heard rattling from a distance and as soon as Christopher boards,it disappears into the thin air.

"Good evening mum and dad,"Marie gets in the Sitting room hurriedly as he throws his handbag on the couch.

How was your day mama,are you done with the sewing,I had a lovely day today.Can you imagine we made the biggest sales ever recorded today, courtesy of your lovely daughter "

"I am so proud of you my daughter", Hannah exclaims

"why are you guys in a sombre mood,is everything okay dad,I haven't heard a word from ever since i showed up at that door ",Marie says in a tensed voice

"My daughter, today is such a wonderful day to us all,it marks the end of our sorrows and tribulations.Remember how you keep on telling me on how you'll be the source of happiness and success in this house?,well yeah.I'm pleased to inform you that a once in a blue moon has shown itself and you have the power to change everything "

"what do you mean dad",Marie is confused.

"Well I'm glad to inform you that, the Alpha king William has chosen you to be his Luna and as you know the wedding is meant to take place when the full moon blossoms,and I have accepted the offer and this is not a topic to discuss,"Job's voice gets darker by minute

"But dad,I cannot marry such a cruel and a hideous monster,"Marie says as her breathing becomes more rapid ,her dark eyes become larger and were practically dark.

"How selfish of you, do you think I'd marry such a monster ,a crook who kills for fun,that will not happen in my watch,I s guarantee you, he'll have to marry my corpse"Marie says as she Is bitting her lower lip as she trembles in agony.

shut up Marie,if you don't marry the King,we are all in for a rude awakening my daughter,think about Wilson,your sister's tuition,your mother will not have to work anymore,our fate is in your hands child,"Jobs says in an emotional voice.

Unfortunately you have to pick Joy, above all, Wilson is his brother that doesn't concern me in anyway."

Joy flashes in before Marie finishes her statement

"what did you just say,what's going on in here dad"Joy exclaims

"You'll be betrothed to the Alpha King William and my decision is final"'Job says in a commanding voice.