The Background check
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The Background check
“She looks nice,” was all Christopher said.
There was a brief moment of silence before Mark broke it when he had an idea.
“She could be the one you have been looking for,” he said.
Christopher looked at him with confusion and asked,
“What do you mean?”
“She could be the mother of your child,” Mark said.
“I don’t even know her or the kind of woman she is,” Christopher replied.
“Then you run a background check on her to know the kind of person she is,” Mark answered.
Christopher thought over Mark’s advice. Given the details of his circumstance, conducting a background check on Emma seemed like a legitimate course of action. He had been looking for someone to enter into a contract marriage with, and Emma’s sudden entry into his life had opened up a new opportunity.
Christopher agreed to the notion and made a firm decision to act. He was aware that finding out information on someone wouldn’t be that tough in the current digital era. After all, he had the money to employ experts to do this project.
The following day, he made contact with a private eye who specialized in background investigations. He described the circumstance and asked for a discreet probe into Emma Rose Addison’s past. Christopher gave the private investigator all the details he had about Emma, including her complete name and the name of her university
Christopher received assurances from the investigator that the case would be handled with the utmost expertise and secrecy. They started by looking for Emma in public records, social media profiles, and any other internet data that could be available.
With increasing anxiety as the days passed, Christopher awaited the results of the background inquiry. What kind of person was Emma truly like, he couldn’t help but ponder. He understood that his time to locate a compatible spouse was running short.
The private investigator finally got in touch with Christopher with their findings after a week of inquiry. They had created a thorough report on Emma Rose Addison that included information on her education, family history, use of social media, and any pertinent court records. Christopher attentively read the report in search of any warning signs or causes for caution.
He was relieved to see from the report that Emma had an excellent academic record and was a conscientious student. She had never been arrested and hailed from a solid family. Her interest in different creative endeavors and passion for fashion design were evident from her online persona. The background investigation revealed a generally favorable picture of Emma.
He told Mark about his findings and his best friend encouraged him to try to reach out to Emma. Since he already had her home address from the Private Investigator, he decided to visit her. He located her house and knocked on her door one evening. Emma opened the door but was shocked to see who was standing outside full stops remembered vividly that she didn't give her address to Christopher which was the reason for her shock.
“Chris... Christopher, what are you doing here? How did you find me? I know I didn't give you my address. Are you stalking me?” she asked.
“Hi Emma. I'm sorry for appearing at your house suddenly. I know I gave you a shock with my sudden appearance but please I just want to have a word with you,” Christopher said.
“Please come in,” Emma said, opening the door wider and stepping out of the way.
Christopher walked into the house and waited for Emma to shut the door so he could follow her into the living room. Emma asked him to follow her and I did follow her sheepishly. She offered him a seat and it took the offer. Emma’s house was beautiful and quite decent for a single woman.
Before starting to speak, Christopher sat down and cleared his throat.
“Emma, I want to apologize for arriving in such a manner. There’s a reason for my visit, however I should have asked for your address beforehand.
Emma nodded, her eyes reflecting a mix of wonder and apprehension.
“Okay, continue.”
“I recently discovered that I will soon cease to exist on this planet,” Christopher said with a sad smile on his face.
“What are you trying to say?” Emma asked with so much confusion written all over her face.
“I’ve been diagnosed of a terminal disease. And recently, I have began to rethink numerous aspects of my existence, especially the legacy that I have left. I’ve been looking for someone who would go into a contract marriage with me and have my child who would carry in my legacy after I’m gone because my doctor confirmed that I had just 2 years left to live,” he continued.
Emma’s surprised eyes widened.
“I’m sorry about that but a contract marriage? And why me?”
“Cause I looked into you and I found out that you have a clean record and also come from a good family so I know that I can trust you,” Christopher said.
“So you stalked me?” Emma asked.
“Not for a bad thing, I just needed your help,” Christopher replied.
“Why can’t you just get married?” Emma asked curiously.
“I couldn’t find the right woman yet but now that my lifespan has been reduced, I just need a heir,” Christopher said.
“Then instead of finding a woman who would agree to go into a contract marriage with you, why don’t you find a woman that would agree to go through IVF process to bear your child,” Emma asked.
“Apart from bearing my child, I want whoever is going to be my contract wife to be by my side to take care of me before I pass on to the world and I need that woman to be you, Emma. So what you do say? Will you be my contract wife?” Christopher asked.
Emma felt sorry for him and really wanted to help him out.
“Christopher…” she began.
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