My Heart Yearns For You

Chapter 5: Courtship within Marriage

A knock on the door interrupted them, it was Francis, holding two yellow tulips. "I came here to visit my wife, I heard that you're very busy today," Francis said. "How did you know that I love tulips?" Kristina asked. Francis did not answer but hugged Kristina tightly and kissed her lips. The staff witnessed the sweetness they had, so they left them alone. "Have lunch with me," Kristina said. "Will you spoon-feed me?" Francis said. Kristina gets off from Francis' embrace, "That depends, come on, the staff are waiting," Kristina invites. Francis thought that they were eating lunch alone, but it turned out that it was a staff lunch.

Everyone was having fun. Francis never thought of this kind of interaction with his employees. "Are you okay?" Kristina asked. "I just never had a genuine interactive with my employees like this one," Francis commented. "We always have a get-together for once in a month, this is the only way that they can freely interact with everybody," Kristina smiled. "Without them, everything will be hard for me," Kristina continued. "They've become your family," Francis finishes her sentence.

After the meal, everybody bid farewell so they can prepare for tonight's gala. The caterer took over the place so they could set up the dinner tables. "See you later, Miss K," Honey said. "Ready to go?" Francis asked and Kristina nodded. "I have something for you, I want you to wear this tonight," Francis said. Francis opened a box where a flashing diamond reflected. "This necklace is called, To My Wife," Francis said. "I personalized it myself," Francis continued. Mesmerized by the design and jewels, Kristina was left speechless. "Francis, this is so beautiful," Kristina said, admiring the jewel. "Especially made for you," Francis replied.

"Francis, you don't have to do this," Kristina said. "I am doing this, I want to pamper my wife, I wanted to court you," Francis said. With disbelief, Kristina shed a tear. Francis wiped her tears and hugged her tightly. "Okay mister romantic, I want to go home now, we still have a gala to attend," Kristina said. With that, they walked together hand-in-hand and drove home.

Francis and Kristina are preparing for the gala, which is the first time they're going to attend as a married couple. It was already 7 pm and the limousine was waiting for them outside of their mansion. Because of the nervousness, both of them are quite along the way to the gallery where the gala will be held. They were driven to the back of the building, since their union would be announced to the public for the first time.

"Ready?" Francis asked. "Let's get this," Kristina replied. "This pleasant evening, not only the company's charitable gala but also an important announcement," Mr. Miller said. "My wife and I, together with Peterson's, would like to announce the merging of the two companies. The construction of the new building is now underway and will be named M&P Group!" Mr. Miller announced proudly.

"This merging wouldn't be possible without the special union. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you, Francis Peterson and Kristina Miller-Peterson," Mr. Peterson announced. Everyone is clapping their hands aloud, some are bitter towards the union. Kristina held Francis' arm and lifted her dress so she wouldn't slip as they strode down the staircase together.