ÈGOÏSTE |18+ [English Version]

Chapter 21. "The Matrimonial Covenant."

By signing a prenuptial agreement, the future spouses sign off on what smart bastards they are.

Author unknown.

From Joanna:

My mother and I looked at each other, and we didn't really understand...

- Did you do something? - She asked quietly.

- Nothing, I don't understand why anything happened and Dad was called in...

- I don't think it was anything serious... Go get some rest. - Said my mother and was very right, because after what had happened, I would have had to sit and think, but instead, I came up with a better option, namely to take a hot bath and lie there.

After doing everything as I wrote above, I took a bath, it was one of the nicest things I've done in a while, I picked up my phone and saw the missed calls and messages from Henry...

Henry: " Hi Joe. I need to talk to you..."

Henry: "I know I acted like a fool, you're probably mad at me... I'm sorry :("

Henry: "I didn't expect it to be like this, I need to talk to you, let me know when you're free"

Henry: "Where did you disappear to? Your parents called me... said you were supposedly at my place..."

Henry: "Joanna, what's going on, call me right away!"

I wasn't mad at Henry, yes I was hurt that he had done that to me last night, but, I understood him, and in fact I had behaved very wrong towards him... I dialed the guy's number and he hung up and called me back, a real gentleman," I grinned.

- "Hi," my friend said with a hint of joy.

- Hi, Henry. Sorry, I just got my phone. My charger died and I couldn't get a hold of it.

- I figured... how are you? Are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm more or less...

- It's just, I got a call from your parents asking for you on the phone and I said you weren't with me. I didn't know how to play it right if you'd told me you were asleep.

- That's okay," I smiled, and they understood.

- Where were you?

- At a friend's... - thinking of Stacy and her classes with Edmund sent shivers down my spine.

- A friend? You got a friend? - The guy asked me twice.

- Yeah, it was just a chance encounter and she was really nice and she invited me over and I slept over.

- At a stranger's house?

- Henry, stop it, she's very nice.

- Joe, we live in a different world than the one you think you live in, she could have been anyone, you took a big risk.

- No, it's okay, believe me.

- I hope so, I'm happy for you...

- Thank you...

- Will you forgive me for yesterday?

- Well, that depends on what I get in return... - I giggled.

- We can go to Target and I'll buy you whatever you want. - The guy said and I couldn't help but smile, he knew my sore spot.

- Oh, I'll have to think about it... - I started to play, and he laughed.

- Only I'll drive. - He added, making me think of that first meeting with Mr. Wright.

- Yes, so that if anything happens, you'll have to take the blame. - I remarked, and we both laughed.

I chatted with Henry for a while longer and then we said goodbye, my father left, I could tell by the loud slamming of the front door, I covered my eyes and tried to sleep.

On Oswald's behalf:

I called Alfred and decided to invite him for a talk, according to Edmund the Morris family was not the best companion for us, but, I always leaned on my opinion, so I would like to talk to him personally, especially after I saw Joanna, I will not hide it I liked her...

- Stacy, make two coffees, we have a guest coming. - I said to my secretary, or rather my son's mistress. I knew that Stacey didn't have a soft spot for Edie, and who did, but I didn't like her, I knew my son was using her as a stress toy and nothing more, so I was calm, I wanted to marry Edie because I knew his time was against him and I never got to have grandchildren.

- Mr. Wright to see you, Mr. Morris. - Stacy called out to me and there was a knock on the door.

- May I? - Alfred asked.

- Of course, come in. - I said and stood up to shake his hand.

- You're getting younger," Alfred said as he hugged me.

- And you're not getting any younger either, - I smiled and we sat down, Stacy came in and put a cup of hot coffee on our table.

- Thank you, sweetheart. - I said, to which she nodded and left.

- I wasn't expecting your visit, Oswald. - Alfred began.

- Neither was I, I stopped on my way to see my son to talk business, but I couldn't find him and I remembered the deal I made with you with Mr. Howard.

- But, Edmund said he has no intention of signing a contract with me, what can I do?

- Well, you know, Edie has a lot to say, and he's a little bit out of it, he's been more irritable and short-tempered lately, and he's in his thirties and he hasn't started a family yet, so it's weighing on him... - I started and took a sip of coffee. - I've known you for a long time and you're a good friend of mine, so I thought it was necessary to sit down again and discuss our deal, it's a good offer. - I finished.

- I don't mind, I've known your company for years, you make a lot of money. But let's be honest Oswald, you wouldn't call me here just because you want to sign a deal with me," he grinned, "then what really made you call me? - He added, sipping his coffee.

- You're smart, Al. As thoughtful as you were, you're still thoughtful. - I smiled.

- That's the way it is in this life, it's either you or you...

- Look, this deal will be very profitable for you, but to sign it you need Edie's signature, and you understand that he turned us down and I can't do it without his consent, so I came up with something better, as I told you before, I wish to marry my son, and I got annoyed that he was surrounded by girls of easy behavior, I would like him a decent and good girl and a wife in the future...

- I don't know what you're getting at, Oswald...

- I met your daughter Joanna this morning and I can tell you that she fell in my heart, the kind of daughter-in-law I wanted in my house and my son's wife...

- Wait," Al started laughing, "are you talking about my daughter now? Please, she's no match for Edmund, have you seen how she dresses and what she looks like? I don't want the shame, let me introduce your son to the daughter of my cousins they would be very suitable for your son's wife. - He laughed, and then added, -Joanna is not at all what she pretends to be in public...

- I've already told you Alfred, I see your prejudice against Joanna, just as you get rid of her and I marry my son. Just sell your daughter for our deal and that's the best I can offer you. I want Joanna! - Said I seriously.

From the author:

Hello there, my good people. What do you think of this chapter? What do you think of the deal between Mr. Wright and Morris?

But most importantly, would Edmund agree to it?

Write your opinion soon in the comments. ❤❤❤