chapter 9
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When Alessandro was all smile with his
new found place to expand his hotel chain,
Bianca had her ground slipped with the new
announcement she got early in the morning.
She was getting ready to go to the hospital when the current landlord, Henry Jr. the son of Henry Sr. entered the door of the orphanage.
"Good morning Henry, what can be the
occasion that you had to visit us this early
in the morning?" Bianca asked slowly as she
knew Henry Jr. was never too fond of the
orphanage and its stay in his property that
his father left him behind after his death.
He was holding his share just so Bianca
changes her mind and accept him. He had
dared to propose her four years ago when he
was thirty and she was nineteen. She did not
want to crush her dream and wed soon. She had her world to explore. "It really is a great occasion Bianca darling
as I have got a great deal from a company
to sell this worthless land against good
fortune." Henry Jr. smirked.
"What?" Bianca asked in confusion.
"I am selling this land honey and I want this place empty in three days." He demanded.
"You can't do that." Bianca accused him.
"I can my love, I can do anything. Remember
when I asked you to marry me, you rejected
my proposal. Think it as my revenge from
four years." Henry caressed her cheek
making Bianca disgust.
"I was nineteen then." Bianca hissed.
"Nineteen or not, you would have lived
the life as a queen, love, look what
consequences it brought now. Where will
you go? Where will your minions go? What
did your degree get you?" He questioned provoking her. "STOP. You said what you had to say, you will get the place empty by Friday." She voiced
her decision loud but a fear ran through her
veins questioning her own decision.
That was not the answer Henry was
expecting from Bianca. He wanted her to
plead in front of him so that he could play
her night in shining armor but was it really
possible with stubborn Bianca in front of
him?
It was his golden chance to make Bianca
his even if it was through blackmailing. He
knew Bianca's nature, kind and fragile. He
had grown to thirty-five watching her from toddler to beautiful woman. "Speak wisely sugar, you are talking to the
man that provides you roof above your head
and one more thing where will you go taking
old Roma and these kids? Will you be able
to restore their security in 3 days?" Henry
questioned Bianca.
"What do you want me to do then?"Bianca asked with frustration. "Marry me." Henry demanded making
Bianca shook
"What?" Bianca asked again.
"Marry me love, I will make sure you and
your people will have shelter. Be my wife."
Henry announced.
Bianca remained rooted at her place thinking and calculating Henry's demand.
If she rejected his proposal she loses
everything, her home, her family will be
scattered. If she accepted his proposal she
could restrain the shelter to her family,
they will be secured. Just because she was
acting selfish and wanted her freedom does
not mean she could keep the security of her
family in stake. She had to let herself lose
and accept his offer.
It was not bad after all. She knew Henry
from her childhood and she also knew he
had his eyes upon her from longtime it
was her that felt nothing towards him. The
pull was never there and she could not
determine it will be created even if they tie
the knot but she could at least try.
She had her answer, "When do you want the
wedding?" She asked closing her eyes.
This time Henry had his eyes wide. He did
not think his tricks would work so easily but
to his surprise he had his victory too easily.
Again she proved her selfless and kindness
in his eyes making him admire even more.
He was all smiles with his twinkling
eyes. This was what he wanted since his
teenage. This was his victory and time for celebration. "Two weeks after I grab the deal with AR company. I will shift you all to better place."
He confirmed.
"Why not this place?" She asked in hesitation. "This place is too old and beyond repairing and I am getting good amount out of it, so,
please cooperate, alright? I promise you all
won't have to worry." Henry promised her
a better place and a better life to which she
nodded.
But inside her mind she wanted this place
even it was trashy, it hold her childhood
memory, her growth, laughter and tear. But
she was helpless and had to agree whatever
he had to offer.
Just then her mind ticked to something big, she could be benefited out of this if she really had to leave this place. "I have one more condition." Bianca voiced making Henry raise his eyebrow. "I want Zina's surgery to be done if you can't hold this place for us." Bianca demanded and Henry chuckled in amusement, her
last wish before surrender was for other's
benefit and not her.
He had his heart swell in pride that he could bag a golden girl not to mention beautiful and kind. He finally nodded. "Done." He smiled and got
a relieved Bianca in front of him
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