JESSE POV
I can't answer Miriam. I don't know how to explain how I was feeling. My heart skipped a beat when I saw her picture and it kept palpitating when I saw her in person. I decided to engage her because my heart wanted it and secondly I want to do away with the numerous ladies worrying me. Getting engaged will at least give Red signal to most of the ladies.
What are you telling me Paul? Hazel asked. I don't understand. Please explain. Who gave this contract to you? I am confused. Engaged to who? Engaged to Jesse Jumong Gad Black. A voice said from behind startling the duo. How ? Why? Please explain. I don't even know him, neither have I met him before. Take your time . Jobber said offering her a seat. Miss Hazel Queen Hammond you were to marry Stefan because you were owing him. However a Good Samaritan who is my boss Mr Black, has paid off your debt. All you need to do is to be his fiancée for a year then you will be free to do whatever you want. And guess what he will be providing all your basic needs and will also pay you every month. You have today to think about it. Your chauffeur will be here tomorrow at exactly 4pm. With that Jobber took his files and left the room. Oh no!no! Hazel started shouting. I don't understand anything . Am I an item to be bought. Oh ! She said shouting. Hazel calm down! After fifteen minutes, Paul was finally able to calm his friend down. Listen Hazel, honestly I am not happy with what is going on but to call a spade a spade, I think this offer is very attractive and good . What? Hazel shouted . Yes Hazel , think ! You are choosing between Stefan the drug addict and rapist and Mr Black a gentleman and a rich dude. The CEO of Blacktech group of companies. The owner of JJGB petroleum stations which are all over Africa . He has shares in pear phones . His telecommunication is number one in Asia and Africa. I am not telling you to be a gold digger my dear friend but at least I will know you are in safe hands. Hazel please listen to me. Paul sat Hazel down holding both her hands. My dear friend, I will be going to Brazil this week. My mother is very sick , hence my family has ask me to come urgently. I don't know how long I will be there. I was contemplating because I didn't want to leave you alone here. Hazel wiped her tear and hugged her friend. I love you Paul. She said sobbing. What of your boyfriend? She asked Paul. He smiled and held her hand again. We will be going together. You traitor! You have already planned everything. Hazel said and hit him with a chair cushion playfully. Will you be with Stefan for a life time or with Mr Black is for a year. ? Think Hazel think! Yeah which means i am no more in debt. And after a year I can live my life. But Paul I will be his fiancée. Won't we be doing things fiancées do? She asked confused. Don't think about that you will cross that river when we get there. She hugged her friend with tears . Paul started crying. My dear friend has been suffering from childhood. I know you will win his heart. Hazel cried herself to sleep.
Miriam stared in awe at June. No June are you telling me you don't intend to punish Hazel but to make her your brothers wife? Affirmative! June said smiling. Then am so sorry dear . Only God knows the number of times I had cursed you after Jesse explained everything to me. Now tell me your reason. Miriam said as she leaned forward to listen. I have been admiring Hazel for about six months. I fell in love with her beauty at first site. And oh her hazel eyes is mesmerizing. She is calm and hardworking. And when I picture my brother with her, it looks perfect. June said dreamily. Wow June ! Girlie you are grown! Miriam said and they slapped their hands together. Let's just hope she is good and everything works out for the best. Miriam concluded.