The Unassuming Mason Wilde

Chapter 9

Mr Charlie was still kneeling down, along with the other two guards.

“Please, Mr Charlie. Do not sully yourself. Stand.”

Mr Charlie stood up and dusted his knees.

“I’m terribly sorry sir! Please have mercy!”

“That is enough,” Mason dismissed.

“I’m here concerning the artificial garden. Walk with me please, this place is quite rowdy.”

“Of Course sir!” Mr Charlie said as he jogged after Mason.

“You mentioned the artificial garden sir.”

“Yes. I’m thinking of using it as my proposal venue.”

“Oh that is wonderful sir! Good news! We have never let anyone rent the space before so it would definitely be a statement!”

“Perfect,” Mason thought.

“One more thing, ensure no word gets out that I am Mr Wilde. Lie if you have to.”

“Not a problem sir!”

“That will be all.”

Mason left Peka gardens and went home.

At home, he found Scarlet sitting at the couch trying to write out a contract.

If only she knew she didn’t have to work so hard and that the contract was already hers.

“Hi,” Mason said as he approached her.

“How’s it going?” He added.

“I hate to be a spoiled sport but I’m really having a hard time drafting this. The thought that it would still be rejected anyway lingers heavily over me.”

“What do you have so far?”

“Something pretty generic. It’s not like I know the exact plan for the project. I’m just going to try to pitch myself and convince them why my second tier company is the right one for the job.”

She slouched on the chair.

“You should have more confidence in yourself, Scarlet.”

“I should. But how can I when I’m constantly told how wrong I am at everything I do at work?”

“Grand daddy always used to tell me I could do anything. Since he died I’ve done nothing but doubt that.”

“He would be so disappointed in me.”

Mason felt empathy for his wife. 

Her family really did nothing but break people down. 

Her grandfather was a kind man. Stern, but kind. His death was a huge loss but an even greater loss to Scarlet.

Mason crouched down and held both her hands, taking her by surprise, “you’ve got this. Trust me.”

Scarlet gave a sad smile, “you almost have too much faith in me. I might let you down.”

“You could never let me down.” Mason thought but didn’t say out loud.

Lately they had gotten closer but he didn’t want to scare her just yet by expressing his feelings for her.

He was not too sure it was love but he was sure he harbored genuine feelings for her.

He cared for her and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

He didn’t care if she didn’t want to consummate their marriage, he just wanted her beside him.

Mason squeezed her hand instead.

“Want pizza?” He asked, trying to lighten the mood.

“Extra cheese, please.” She said.