“Sure.”Without another word, Benita took Arthur's phone from him and inputted her number. At that instant, Arthur dialed the number and it began to ring in her trousers pocket.Quickly, she took it out and showed it to Arthur. “That's your number, right?”“Yeah, that's it. I'll call you later in the evening.”Arthur tilted over and whispered something into her ears. “Remember what we discussed. No one should know that I'm in disguise here.”Benita nodded and began to laugh after which she replied. “Sure, your secret is safe with me.”“I have to go back to work now.”With that, Benita got into the elevator.That evening after he got off from work, Arthur made his way to ‘Probity hotel’ where he waited for Benita. He was waiting at the exclusive suite of the hotel.Once Benita arrived, Morris led her to the place. As soon as the young lady got into the suite, her jaws dropped. She could not comprehend what was going on.“Here she is, Sir.” Morris said to Arthur and also turned to Benit
It was Morris who came in. “Sir, I'd like to inform you that Miss Jesse is now around. Shall I bring her in?”“Sure, let her in. I've been expecting her.”Arthur's intention was for Jesse to wait for him while he and Benita concluded on their discussion. However, at that moment, Benita became more uncomfortable. She was afraid that they'd be misunderstood.Morris soon left the place and Benita turned to Arthur.“Are you, um… Maybe it's best I leave now so you can attend to your guest. Let's just meet next time.”Benita felt that Arthur's guest must be more important so she suggested that they have the discussion next time.She was about to stand up when Arthur stopped her. “You don't have to worry about my guest, she won't have any problem waiting for us.”“Ok, Sir.”Arthur glared at her and she forced a smile out after realizing the reason for the look. However, she didn't say anything else.Just then Jesse came in. At first, she was confused and kept wondering what was going on. Who
Benita was at a loss for words. Tilting her head, she began to sob.Arthur reached out and patted her arm. “You don't have to cry. It's over now.”“That's the reason I'm crying. You don't know me, yet you've taken it upon yourself to help me even though I was rude to you several times.”Benita lifted her face and wiped her tears.“If you hadn't been patient with me, I would have lost this chance. Something I've been praying for came to me and I couldn't even realize it because I was busy getting angry at the wrong person who was coming to help me.”“It's ok.” Arthur helped her with her glass of drink. “Come on, take a sip. I'm sure it'll help you calm down.”With a nod, the girl took the glass from Arthur's hand and had a few sips before placing it back on the table.“Thank you Sir.”Arthur ignored her words and continued. “You said something about not having a father. Do you mind telling me what happened?”“Sure, I will tell you everything.”“Ok, I'm listening.”Benita lifted her fac
“Well, I'm not sure Jenny will wait for us to bring dinner for her. If she gets hungry, she can get some food for herself.” Jesse replied to him with a bright smile on her face. Since she had served the dishes, she went ahead and started eating.After the couple were through with their meals, Morris came back and cleared the dishes. Again, Arthur scolded him for not sending someone else over to do the job but Morris didn't think it was a big deal.Arthur had changed his life for good. The least he could do was to serve him. There was no use calling someone else to do the job.Once Morris was out of the place, Jesse rested her head on Arthur's shoulder before asking.“So tell me, what happened to Frank then. He's no longer the manager. Did you fire him?”Jesse knew the answer to her question but still went ahead to ask. However, Arthur didn't mind and replied to her with a question.“What do you think?”“Well, we both know that he has been fired by you.” Jesse replied. “I can only imag
Jesse was stunned.She quickly pulled out of his arms when she heard his words. She was already blushing but turned her face away.Arthur, who understood her reaction, smiled sheepishly. “What do you think? Remember, whatever you say is what will happen. I'm not going to force it on you if you're not ready.”Arthur's words did not make Jesse turn. She still had her face turned to a direction where Arthur could not see it. Opening her mouth, she began to stutter.“I, um… Actually Arthur, I'm not ready to have that conversation or act on those words. Maybe we should wait till after our marriage.”Jesse was not a virgin. In fact, she's had sex a few times with her exes which was one of things she regretted after they broke her heart.She was not willing to go down that lane again. If Arthur really loved her, he'd have to wait till they got married.Arthur understood her and gave her a reassuring nod before pulling her closer again.“Like I already told you, if you're not ready. I'm not g
Jesse was speechless. She could not see that Arthur could no longer wait for them to get married. Before she could retort, the call went through and his grandfather picked up.Arthur greeted his grandparents and went ahead to state the reason for his call.Although he decided to convey the message to his grandmother.“Nana, I'll be coming to visit you guys over the weekend. And I won't be alone.”His Nana's face lit with delight when she heard Arthur's last statement.“Did you say you'll come with someone? Is it your girlfriend? Tell me her favorite dishes so I can ask the chef to prepare them.” She asked excitedly and waited in anticipation for a positive response.“Yes, that's correct.” Arthur replied and went ahead to inform his Nana about Jesse's favorite dishes against her wishes.Jesse didn't want any special preparations because she was visiting the Ramons’ mansion with Arthur for the first time. In fact, she'd eat anything they gave to her as long as it was good food.The Ramo
Jesse's response was a glare. “You ungrateful young lady. Is that the thank you I get for bringing some food to you?”Jenny turned and blew kisses in the air for her sister. “You're the best sis.” She continued towards the kitchen and helped herself with the dishes. By the time she came out, Jesse had gone to her room. Jenny quickly ate her food and ran to Jesse's room.The latter had just finished freshening up and was dressing up for bed.“I hope you enjoyed your meal?” Jesse asked nonchalantly as she went to the dressing table to apply her skin care products for the night.“Hmm, it was so delicious. I enjoyed every bit of it. Although it's too much and I had to keep the remainder in the refrigerator for tomorrow since I couldn't finish it.”Jesse didn't say anything.After a long pause, Jenny went ahead and sat on the table before her sister. There was a little space at the place so she sat and stared intently at the busy Jesse.“What do you want?”Jesse knew her sister well enoug
Jesse quickly laid on her bed before replying. “I got home safely. I've just finished conversing with my sister and she's excited about visiting your grandparents' mansion. It seems I'm the only one who's nervous.”Arthur let out a chuckle before replying. “You see, even Jenny is already looking forward to the visit.”“You know why I'm anxious. I don't know what they'll think about me as your girlfriend.”Arthur let out a deep sigh and scratched his forehead before replying to her. “I already told you to relax. They're going to love you. They're my grandparents and will be fine with whoever I chose to be with, provided I'm happy with the relationship.”Jesse remained silent. “Don't let it bother you, you're already my choice lady and no one can come in between us, not even my grandparents.” Arthur added.“Well, let's not hope for the latter to be the case. I can't contend with your grandparents if they refuse our union.”“It won't.”The duo stayed silent for a while before Jesse brok