Two Hearts

Arrangement

Eric

As we drove in the car, the air seemed tight. There were unspoken words and thoughts that vibrated in my head. I felt that Laura was tense and nervous. I do not blame her for that, because we are going in an unknown direction. Everything can succeed well, but also bad at the same time. Much also depends on Daniel. I really hope he sees what I see in Laura.

I tried to spoke and encourage her, but Laura gave me no answer, just smiled. I do not know her story and what led to this step, but at the same time I was grateful to God that she agreed. Now all I had to do was keep my promise and help her in everything.

The car stopped because we have drove to my office. It was located on the other side of the city across the bridge. I had bought one of the high-rise buildings built and there were only my staff throughout the house. Each floor had its own department, which was responsible for the specifics of its work. On the lower floors, I rented premises to start-ups that used my services. My workplace was at the very top, on the 50th floor of the building.

I got out of the car, turned around and opened the door - Come on, let's go to my office. - I said with a smile and trying to encourage her. She needed support and understanding at the moment.

We entered the building and boarded my private elevator. Laura swayed from one foot to the other, I saw that she could not find peace and was trying to encourage herself in her thoughts.

- You can tell me how you feel. If you are unsure of your choice and want to rethink, I will understand you. I'm not a despot. I will not blame you and everything will be fine. - although deep in my heart I hoped she would not reconsider, I had to show my intentions and that I would face any of her decision.

- No, I haven't changed my mind. - she answered quietly and looked at the joints. Her answer was simple and without emotion, but I felt she was tense and trying to convince herself that it was necessary.

I sighed and tried not to interfere in her thoughts anymore. I started thinking about Daniel. Maybe call him. After all, it would only be logical if he also took part in the conversation and at least met Laura. I know that he told me to do as I pleased and that I have now taken control of the situation, but internally my heart says that he should be more involved in this whole event. He had cooked all this mess himself, but once again I tried to sort it out.

Arriving at the floor of my office, we went to my cabinet. On the way I stopped at the secretary and asked for two coffees. Entering my office, I sat down at my desk and pointed a chair in front of Laura. She sat down nervously and sighed. Looking in my direction, she gave me her smile. This girl was charming. She was not like everyone else and that was what caught my attention.

- Please tell me your story in advance so that I understand your intentions, reasons and decision. Of course, you can choose how much you want to tell me. The main thing is to stick to the most important details. I'm not curious, I just want to understand.- I speak calmly, smiling and encouraging her.

By the time she was ready to start talking at the door knocked - Yes please, - I spoke intolerantly. The secretary came in, put the coffee prepared for us and went outside the office. I looked at Laura and smiled. And then she started telling her story.

Laura

I was very surprised when the car stopped at one of the largest high-rise buildings at the other end of the city across the river. Eric opened the door for me and we went inside. Eric said something to me from time to time, but I didn't really answer. My thoughts were in a different direction. I think of my husband as telling him that everything between us is over. How I will explain it to the children and my mother. I was confused and my thoughts tangled. I knew there was no going back and this was my only salvation to change my life and do everything for the better. Maybe I will finally be able to breathe and live a normal life.

When we drove up, we went to Erik's office. Along the way, he said something to the secretary, but I didn't pay attention. Entering, Eric sat down and pointed to the chair opposite him. I sat down and smiled at him. I don't know what he meant, but I hoped his intentions were clear. Then he spoke.

- Please tell me your story in advance so that I understand your intentions, reasons and decision. Of course, you can choose how much you want to tell me. The main thing is to stick to the most important details. I'm not curious, I just want to understand.- he spoked calmly and smiling at me.

The moment I wanted to start, the secretary came in and put us on the table coffee for us. As soon as the secretary left, I inhaled and looked at Eric, it was time to reveal all the cards.

- I got married 10 years ago. We weren't together for a long time, but I got pregnant. Although neither I nor my husband really wanted to get married, my mother insisted that everything need to be formal. I think that was the first mistake we made. Initially, our relationship was good. He was loving, caring, helped a lot every day. Especially when a daughter was born. I didn't think he would help me so much. He already had problems with alcohol, but it was not so serious. I could stand it and so did it. We had money problems. Because I wasn't working at the time, I was just a student. He was the sole breadwinner. He wanted a lot even then. He had and still has great ambitions, desires. He wants more than we really can afford in our daily lives. He persuaded me to take the first credit of my life. And then it all started. One mistake was enough to conquer the rest of his life. - I took a breath and took my coffee. I felt my mouth dry while talking. I saw Eric listening carefully and that encouraged me to talk further.

- The loans eventually went into an endless circle. Others were taken to delete previous ones. It was taken extra to pay the bill or buy something. I couldn’t handle it. In the middle I started working, from the beginning in one job, over time I changed to another. My husband persuaded me to have another child. He wanted it for a while, but I didn't feel ready. As I was expecting my second child, I was hoping to sort out my problems, but they turned out to be even crazier. I had already gone on maternity leave when I realized I couldn't. I told my husband everything because I had been suicidal, despite carrying a baby under my heart. This was our first breaking point. We mortgaged my apartment to get rid of debts - I drank another sip of coffee.

- The debts were paid off, but after the birth of the child, we had to wait a long time for the childs money and the bills did not stand still. The husband worked but at that time the salary was not high enough to support all four of us. Despite the previous problem, I took out loans again. And it all started again. After the second child, we started having problems in the relationship at all. He was no longer so caring, did not help, drank more and more often. Proximity was also less common. I was all the time tired and I am also tired now of everyday work because I do everything alone. I no longer receive any support from him. All he wants to do is have s*x, play games and drink beer. This has been the case for years. But my daily and credits do not disappear anywhere. They have become even bigger and more than before - I felt a lump of tears on my throat. I drinked. In big sentences, I had told almost everything, but I knew I had to finish.

- For a while we lived apart. He accidentally found out that I had taken loans again and was very angry. But we said a lot for each other, changed the environment and lived together again. Although both earn normally, it does not help to solve everyday problems. Unless he didn’t drank so much if he helped me somehow in my daily chores. I can't even give him intimate intimacy and honestly I don’t want to. Fatigue, stress, it makes its own. I received another call this week about my debts and it made me decide. I can no longer live like this and decided to change my life. I don't deserve what I'm going through right now. I want a better life, more for the children than for myself - I looked at Eric. He was very serious and listened carefully to what I said on my behalf.

- This is my story. I just want to get rid of my debts and live a new life. Clean without additional debts. And as a husband, I don't deserve to see him get drunk, not supporting me and helping. That I have to watch him gradually pull himself into the pit. He also does not set a good example for children. He doesn't even really get involved in their daily lives and is not interested. We deserve better. That is my story.

I finished telling, now I had to wait for what Eric would say about all this. I was ready that he might condemn me. He may think I am irresponsible. But I was ready for it. I discovered everything I had nothing to hide. Our agreement had to start without lies.

Eric

When Laura finished her story, I was a little shocked. There was pain, mistakes. The truth there where a lot of mistakes. But I was surprised and angry by her husband. Such an irresponsible person. I didn't condemn Laura for anything, she did what had to be done. She took care of his family wherever it took her. Now I was even more ready to help her.

- I do not condemn you, on the contrary. I understand that you have gone through hell and you really do not deserve it. You did what you thought was right, even if you were wrong. Money has always been a great power. Unfortunately, most of our lives today are determined by money. Everything costs money and if you are in the middle class it is difficult to survive. So I understand you. As for your husband .. - I tried to find the right words. I didn't want to offend her either, but it was her family. - He is pathetic. Every man must protect his wife. She must be like a queen, cherished and loved. We each drink from time to time, but everything also has its limits. I am glad that you decided to change your life and that our destinies met. I think it's a higher sign.

I saw tears in Laura's eyes. It was clear that they were not for happiness. Her eyes were so sad that I almost had a lump in my throat. Poor woman, she just wanted to live.

- Now that you've told your story, I think we need to come up with agreement and terms. As soon as we say everything, you will give me your data and I will transfer 50 thousand to you. You'll get another 50 in 3 months, okay?

Laura's eyes widened in disbelief, but she nodded. She didn't seem to believe what was happening now. Logically, I was willing to pay more than she had mentioned our last time. But it was worth it, I felt that everything I was doing and offering right now was right.

- So, my son is called Daniel, he is 35 years old. Unmarried, no girlfriend, in short, a free man. He likes, so to speak, to play with women, a lot and different. He is a business man, he has his own company. He has achieved everything himself, so I am very proud of him. But he also has his flaws. At the moment, he is so entangled in his lies that I am willing to pay extra money to provide him with a temporary family situation.

- Can you please tell me a little bit about the situation to understand my role? - Laura spoke, much safer than I expected. By that I understand that she was ready.

- My son has been telling my mother, his grandmother, for several years that he has a wife and 2 children. That he is a family man. Why? Because Grandma has a great legacy, money, property in America and here too. She would not rewrite his legacy to him if he knew what his real lifestyle was. Of course, he didn't think about the fact that she would decide to come and make sure of it all. For everything to go smoothly and for her to sign the documents, Daniel needs to convince her that you are his wife and your children are his too. The image of the family must be shown.

Laura gasped, I saw a surprise in the expression on her face - And how should we do it. Forgive Eric, I don't even know him and he doesn’t knows me too. The family is love and should be warm, caring for each other. - There was a note of disbelief in her voice.

- I know, so to prepare we have 3 months, preferably 2 months for you to get to know each other and work on it to create a proper image and 1 month when she will come to visit you. You will have time. As I said before, you don't have to sleep together or otherwise. The key to building a friendly relationship will already be a step towards success.

- Your task now is to divorce your husband and move to Daniel's house as soon as possible. After that, everything will go its own way. I'm already talking to my son he's ready.- Of course I painted a little of colour. I knew Daniel wasn't excited, but I couldn't tell Laura that because she'd think otherwise. I smiled and handed her the paper and pen.

- Write down your details so I can transfer money. Don't worry about husband. Say that you are not satisfied with the current circumstances and his behavior. That you can't stand it and you want to put a fat point on it all. If he strongly disagree, say you have found someone else, it usually works. In the worst case, if nothing gets to you, call me, I'll help you sort it out. - I talk so everyday as if I were making a normal deal. Laura nodded, picked up paper, she was writing and wrote everything so I could transfer money. She handed over the leaf with trembling hands. Her anxiety was understandable, not every day such agreements are made.

We agreed to contact as soon as she spoke to her husband so that we could take further action. I accompanied Laura to the car and asked the driver to take her wherever she needed, with the agreement that the final destination was home. I didn't want my son's wife to take public transportation. Internally, I understand that she will only pretend to be like that, but I would certainly be happy if she really was like that.

I looked in the car leaving. An agreement was reached, I sent the data to my assistant to transfer the money. Now I had to deal with Daniel. An unexpected visit awaits him today. I will do my best not to hurt Laura. She had already suffered enough in this life.