Heartless Husband

Chapter 3: How can I make him reject me?

“I want Katrina to marry my son Alexander Hamilton.”, finally he speaks. 

His words calm the Wilsons but not much. They still can’t come over the turmoil and be happy. 

How can they agree to his proposal easily? Won’t it feel like selling their daughter who is the precious piece of their hearts? What will Kate think? She may end up hating her parents. 

Mr. Wilson stares at the blank face of Mrs. Wilson and she does the same. They have no idea how to reply to such a strange offer. Although they have been in business for a long time and faced many difficult situations. But this is the first time they have faced such a complicated and ambiguous situation.

They remain silent for more than fifteen minutes. The silence in the room is very awkward. Finally, Mr. Hamilton decides to break the tranquility. “Kevin, Caroline, take your time to discuss and decide. I know you need time before concluding anything. Of course, you would be needing time as this offer includes not only your company but also your precious daughter.”

He continues, “I can understand how it would be feeling like but trust me after marriage Katrina will be happy. After all, she and Alex have been childhood friends. We all know how well they understand each other. You can tell me your final decision before this week ends. I know whatever you would be deciding will be the best one.” 

He threw light to every point but he hid one. He came here to simply ask them not wanting to give it a frame of the offer. But using the marriage as an offer could yield a good result. 

Obviously, they need time so, they nod at him. Instantly, Mr. Hamilton stands up to leave because he has an important meeting with his son. 

Stuart Hamilton smiles to himself as he has crossed one barrier. But his son Alex is like a mountain who won’t budge easily. And being a father he knows the weak point of his son.

He leaves the villa in hurry without noticing Joanna sitting alone in the garden and Katrina behind the gate.

Yes. Behind the living room gate. She heard the whole conversation and felt like she has been thrown into a cold icy water river. 

Actually, she wanted to call her cousin while Joanna was on the call with her boyfriend. Just then she observed that she had forgotten her mobile in her room. She went inside and was coming down when she heard Mr. Hamilton say about some idea to save their business. Her curiosity took a toll on her and she ended up hearing the whole conversation which left her in a complete dilemma. 

She stands still without moving. She can’t even think straight. To save the company for which her parents worked hard many years she has to marry Alexander Hamilton. 

She would have agreed immediately if the man were someone else. Alexander is a devil who will eat her alive. He cares for no one, not even for his mother. 

Katrina doesn’t know when her legs dragged her to the garden until she heard Joanna calling her name. She shook her head and focused on the surrounding. “Katy? Did you hear what I just said?”, Joanna asked her. 

“Um… Sorry. I just hit my head mistakenly and it hurts. It felt like I am dead.”, she faked a chuckle to make Joanna believe her. Joanna doubts her but soon lets it go. 

Seeing Joanna suspecting her, Katrina rubs a part of her head, grimacing. “Let’s walk to college.”, Joanna suggests. Since the college is quite close to Katrina’s house they usually reach the academic place walking together and talking.

Both young and beautiful women start walking out of the villa. “I was saying that today is Gideon’s birthday and I am going with him. So, please help me and don’t let my parents know.”, Joanna filled her in and asked Katrina for help.

“Why would I let your parents know? Haven’t I kept it a secret always?”, Katrina was a bit confused. She has always helped Joanna in such situations but now she is especially telling her to keep it a secret. She has never done that before. 

Joanna is nervous but finally speaks, “You know, Alex is back from Italy. He came back yesterday after a month of business trip and he was in a foul mood. Suddenly, he walked into my room when I was on Facetime with Gideon. I freaked out but controlled the situation on time. He was looking like a beast. Like a demon.”

Joanna felt a chill shiver run down her spine recalling how her brother looked like yesterday.

While Katrina, on the other hand, felt her world stopped at the mention of Alex’s name. She had almost forgotten the offer but now Mr. Hamilton’s voice was ringing in her ears. 

Joanna continued, “Thank god Gideon is a good actor who controlled the situation and we lied to Alex that Gideon is my student and I am his tutor. I don’t know what Alex would have done if he had found out.” 

Joanna kept on speaking unaware of the fact that Katrina isn’t listening. 

Suddenly Katrina interrupted her, “Joanna, I want to ask something. Can I?”

Something is wrong with her. She never hesitates to speak so why now? Thought Joanna. 

She nodded to know what was troubling her best friend. 

Katrina kept the turmoil in her mind at pause and spoke, “What if your parents force you to marry someone you don’t love? And in return, it is benefiting your family. Will you agree?”

“It depends.”, Joanna spat.

“On?”

“What kind of guy is he?” Joanna knew something was troubling her childhood friend but didn’t expect that her parents would be forcing her to marry someone for their benefit. She tries her best to keep the situation calm rather than freaking out and worsening it.

Katrina has difficulty describing Alex so she decides to clear the situation. “Like your brother Alex.” 

“What?”, Joanna shouts in shock. She can’t seem to trust her ears. 

Katrina tries to cover up, “For example. Not really but imagine. What will you do?” She regrets voicing out her query. 

“Katrina, are Caroline and Kevin forcing you to marry my brother?”, Joanna spat concluding the whole situation. Her words make Katrina’s eyes go wide. Katrina didn’t expect her to jump on the conclusion too early. 

And now she is at a loss for words. She doesn’t know what to answer her and stares at her feet looking guilty and trying to figure out an answer.

Meanwhile, Joanna spots a cafe and drags Katrina there. “Care to share the information?”, Joanna demands with authority. She won’t let her best friend marry a man like her brother no matter how dangerously good-looking he is. She won’t allow her friend to fall into hell knowing well what kind of devil her brother is. 

Katrina keeps mum. Silence surrounds them. Since it is morning time not many people are in the cafe except these two young ladies and a few staff members. 

Katrina sighs and decides to narrate the whole conversation she heard. As the conversation proceeds, the expression on Joanna’s face changes from anger to bewilderment. She can’t believe her father said this. She knows her father would have given a handsome amount to the Wilsons without asking for something in return. She suspects his true intentions and takes a mental note to talk with him this evening. 

“Katy, I may not know how you are feeling but I am always with you. If you want to run away even before ten minutes of your wedding I will help you.”, Joanna’s voice is dead serious this time. 

Hearing her words Katrina chuckles. “This isn’t funny. I am serious.”, Joanna snaps. Suddenly her eyes shine with hope and excitement, she utters, “Hey! I have an idea. This marriage will be possible only if Alex agrees. What if he says no? I can try to fill him in with some false information that you are a party girl and you already have a boyfriend. You have slept with many men. And you know how much he hates all this. Maybe he can say no then.”

“This is the worst plan I have ever heard. If you say this to Alex he will surely hate me.”, Katrina grimaces and speaks in a disgusted tone. How could a girl sweet, pure, and innocent like her want to spread stupid rumors of her being a slut. That too to her soon-to-be husband. 

“You can try to look into him and find out what he wants. Like he wants to get married or not. If not then fine and if yes then I have to talk to him directly. Or we can plant some other girl to make him fall for her. That way he won’t look at me. ”, Katrina shrugs as she suggests. 

“I know the new model Charlotte Summer. She is pretty and young but a slut maybe we can use her.”, Joanna utters but her eyes are full of hatred for Charlotte. 

The ladies end up chuckling. 

Meanwhile, Stuart Hamilton reaches his son’s office. The staff assists him and asks him to wait till Alexander arrives. He makes himself comfortable on the luxurious couch lying in Alexander’s office. 

While Mr. Stuart Hamilton waits for his son a black Bentley Flying Spur stops in front of the P.S.Group building. The luxurious car is followed by at least a dozen various SUV cars driven by the bodyguards. Point to be noted every car is painted in black. 

As soon as the driver stops the Bentley Flying Spur, the secretary jumps out from the passenger seat and runs to open the door for his master. He dares not waste a second and get himself killed and opens the door. The door of the car opens to reveal the cold atmosphere inside the car. 

Alexander sits leisurely inside with his legs crossed and hands by his side. Even with a deep frown between his eyebrows, he looks dangerously handsome. His prominent features shine as soon as the light from outside falls on his face. His long thick lashes cast a shadow in an attractive pattern on his face.

Seeing his master the secretary hesitates to disturb him. Alexander’s cold silence has a deep meaning which the secretary understands perfectly. 

Today Alexander had a meeting early in the morning with Mrs. Akasuki Mio, a Japanese businesswoman. Although she is in her late thirties and has a handsome husband, she was drooling at him all the find. A man who hates being around women, found it irritating up to great extents. But since the deal was important he had to bear her dirty behavior.

If it wasn’t for her husband, Mr. Kino Mio, Alexander would have thrown her out of the building. 

Her stupid act not only drained out his energy but also gave him a headache. 

His secretary, Robert Tinder, takes a deep breath before finally gathering his courage and announcing, “Sir, we have reached the P.S. Group building.” 

Alexanders lifts his eyelids revealing his dark cold eyes which can still attract many women. He turns his face towards Robert, giving a dangerous glare before stepping out of the car. By his look, Robert gets the hint that he must act wisely.

Immediately, a group of tall and strong bodyguards surrounds him. They all are attractive and sexy but their charm is nothing compared to Alexander Hamilton’s. 

He fixes his gray suit before walking towards the building. As he walks he emits a dangerous aura that says ‘Don’t dare to come close to me ’. 

When he enters the building and crosses the corridor every employee bows to him. They even step back from their place unintentionally to avoid offending him. 

Mr. Tinder is trailing behind him. He wants to speak something but doesn’t know how to start. Although he has worked for more than five years for Alexander, he still is afraid of his master. 

“Sir, Mr. Stuart Hamilton is waiting for you in your office.”, he informs Alexander hesitantly. Hearing his words Alexander stops in his track. 

He turns to him, “Why?”, his tone is icy cold, and deep. 

“He said he is here for business.”, Robert replies as they enter the CEO elevator. 

“He and his damn business.”, Alexander curses under his breath.