Coincidental love

Chapter 2

Anna entered the room, her eyes widening in shock at the sight before her.

She froze in place, she watched as Alexander and Jenna, lost in their passion, failed to notice her presence.

With a heavy heart, Anna turned and leave the room, her dreams shattered at what she’s witnessed.

Jenna stirred from her slumber as the morning sun rises, her mind already buzzing with the thought of the day ahead of her.

With a soft sigh, she gently loosened herself from Alexander’s arm, careful not to disturb his peaceful sleep.

Quietly slipping out of bed, tiptoed out of the room and made her way down the steps to find Mrs. Thompson.

She found her in the kitchen, busy cleaning and washing dishes.

‘’Good morning, Mrs. Thompson,’’ Jenna greeted with a warm smile.

‘’Good morning, dear,’’ Mrs. Thompson replied, returning Jenna’s smile with one of her own. ‘’What brings you up so early?’’

‘’I wanted to talk to you about something,’’ Jenna said, her tone earnest. ‘’I was thinking….. since Alexander and I had such a lovely night together, I thought it might be nice to make him a breakfast. Would you mind if i use the kitchen?’’

Mrs. Thompson’s eyes twinkled with delight at Jenna suggestion. ‘’Of course, my dear,’’ she said, nodding her head approvingly. ‘’I think that’s a wonderful idea. I’ll be happy to help you.’’

Grateful to Mrs. Thompson support, Jenna wasted no time in getting to work.

Together, they prepare a healthy breakfast for Alexander and Jenna carry it up to his bedroom to wake him up.

‘’Hey buddy, why are you still sleeping by this time when you are supposed to be up having your breakfast’’ Jenna said with a lot of smiles in her face.

‘’Hmmmmmm, come here first’’ Alexander said playing with Jenna.

He finished eating up his breakfast when he remembers he has a meeting with Anna’s father company.

He set out to bath and clean up for a peaceful meeting.

‘’See you later babe’’ He kissed Jenna as he bid her farewell.

Alexander hurried up, his mind racing with the thought of the important meeting ahead of him.

Arriving at the meeting and see a crucial gathering between his father’s company and Anny’s father company, he took his seat at the table, his eyes and Anna couldn’t stop from stirring at each other.

He couldn’t help but noticed the way she was furious at him.

As the meeting get underway, Alexander found himself highly distracted by Anny’s presence, despite her discomfort, Alexander remained professional, focusing on the task at hand and pushing aside any thought of Anna’s advances.

Finally, during a break in the proceedings, Anna’s father approached Alexander’s father, his tone polite but firm as he brings the subject of a potential marriage between their families.

‘’I believe our children get along quite well,’’ Anna’s father said with a knowing smile, his eyes focusing on Anna and Alexander, who are engaged in conversation nearby. ‘’Perhaps it’s time we considered joining our families in more ways than one.’’

Alexander’s father smiled thoughtfully, his gaze following Anna’s father towards Alexander and Anna. ‘’Indeed, it’s an intriguing proposition,’’ he replied, a hint of interest in his voice. ‘’I’m sure we can discuss this further once the meeting his over’’

Alexander’s heart sink at what was being discussed between them. He knew that is father had always had ambitions for him to marry into a wealthy and influential family, but he couldn’t bear the thought of being forced into a marriage of convenience.

After the meeting adjourned, Alexander found himself emotionally conflicted and unsettled by the discussion of a potential marriage between him and Anna.

He couldn’t shake off the feeling of being trapped of having his future decided for him without his consent.

He made his way out of the meeting venue, he felt a sense of urgency to confront his father about the marriage, he needed to make it clear that he would not be pressured into a marriage he didn’t want, regardless of his family’s expectation.

Alexander reached out to his father, finding him in a quiet corner of the room. With a deep breath, he approached him, strengthening himself for a conversation with his father.

‘’Father,’’ Alexander began, his voice steady but firm, ‘’We need to talk about Anna and the discussion of the potential marriage.’’

His father regard him with a raised eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

‘’Yes, I was just speaking with Anna’s father about the marriage,’’ he replied. ‘’It seems like a promising opportunity for both our families.’’

Alexander shook his head with frustration bubbling in his eyes. ‘’With all due respect, Father, this is not what I want,’’ he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

‘’I refuse to be forced into a marriage for the sake of business. My happiness and autonomy matter more to me than any potential marriage.’’

His father’s expression hardened at Alexander’s defiance, but before he couldn’t respond, Alexander continued. ‘’I want to be with someone I love, someone who makes me happy and Anna is not that person I can marry.’’

Alexander walked away, leaving his father to contemplate his words.

As he made his way home, he felt a weight lift off his shoulders, knowing that he has taking the first step towards claiming his own happiness and forging his own path in life.

Alexander arrived home, he found the mansion with serene atmosphere, the comfort of home washing over him like a warm embrace.

‘’Welcome home, dear,’’ Mrs. Thompson said with a smile. ‘’I trust the meeting went well?’’

Alexander returned her smile with a nod, while his mind is still preoccupied with thought of the conversation he had with his father.

Making his way to his room, Alexander found Jenna waiting for him, her presence a soothing balm to his troubled mind.

She greeted him with a soft smile, her eyes filled with concern as she sensed his uncertainty.

‘’Is everything alright, babe?’’ Jenna asked, her voice laced with worry.

Alexander sigh, sitting at the comfort of the bed beside her.

‘’I had a conversation with my father about Anna and the proposed my between our families,’’ he admitted, with his tone heavy with declaration. ‘’I made it clear that I won’t be pressured into a marriage I don’t want, but I fear there will be consequences.’’

Jenna reached out and took his hand in hers, her touch is warming in the present moment.

‘’You did the right thing,’’ she reassured him, her voice filled with conviction. ‘’Your happiness is worth fighting for, no matter the cost because you are a good man.’’

Alexander sensed a feeling of relief wash over him at Jenna’s words, he leaned in close, seeking solace in her embrace.

Alexander’s father entered into the mansion and found Jenna who is sitting in the living room, engrossed in a book.

Curiosity and suspicion filled his mind as he turned to Alexander. ‘’Who is she?’’ he demanded, his voice loud with authority.

Alexander hesitated with his father reaction. ‘’This is Jenna,’’ his voice steady but cautious. ‘’She’s a friend.’’

His father disapproval tightened. ‘’A friend?’’ he repeated, ‘’And why is she here?’’.

‘’Jenna needed a place to stay for some while and I couldn’t turn her away,’’ he explained, his voice shivering. ‘’She is a good person, Dad, and I couldn’t let her go without offering her help.’’

His father’s feature softened slightly. ‘’I understand your intentions, Alexander,’’ he said gently. ‘’But this is our home, and we must be cautious of who we invite into it.’’

Alexander nodded with acknowledgement with his father’s concerns. ‘’I understand, Dad,’’ he said respectfully. ‘’But I promise you, Jenna is not a threat to the family, she just needs a place to stay for some while.’’

His father regarded Jenna with a scrutinizing look before finally relenting with a nod. ‘’Very well,’’ he conceded, though his tone remained guarded. ‘’But only for a short period of time, she must find a place to stay.’’

Alexander relieved with what his father said to let Jenna stay, he turned to her with a grateful smile. ‘’Thank you, Jenna,’’ he said softly. ‘’I’ll make sure you are comfortable within the short period of time.’’

Alexander and Jenna spend time together talking, their conversation flowing easily as they get to know each other better. The hour grew late as they retired to Alexander room for the night.

The next morning, Alexander awoke to find Jenna’s side of the bed empty.