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He stepped forward and bent down to
her height. She continued to stare at his
face, mesmerized. He smiled gently and
asked, “Have I surprised you?"
She blushed and shyly looked down,
nodding in response. With a warm smile,
he straightened up and returned to his
position.
As the priest asked them the ceremonial
questions, they both answered "yes" in
unison. When it came to the moment of
the kiss, Hana appeared uncomfortable.
Sensing her unease, Samuel gently held
the back of her head and pressed a
tender kiss to her forehead before stepping back. Hana felt a rush of
shyness but also a glimmer of
reassurance, realizing he might not be as
bad as she initially thought, though fear
still lingered in her heart.
As the ceremony concluded and the
guests departed, Hana's mom and dad
approached Samuel. They expressed
their gratitude, telling him that Hana
had always been a good daughter, never
asking for anything. They pleaded with
him to take care of her and allow her to
continue her studies. Samuel listened
attentively, his smile unwavering. He
reassured them, saying, "I will take care
of your daughter like a queen. Her
education is my responsibility now. You
don't have to worry about her anymore."
This exchange brought a sense of relief
to Hana's parents, knowing that despite
the circumstances, their daughter would
be cared for. They returned home with a
feeling of reassurance that their
daughter was in the right hands.Hana and Samuel then stepped into the
villa. It was the first time Hana had ever
seen such a grand and opulent place.
She was completely awestruck by the
sheer beauty of it, her eyes wandering
around in wonder. Samuel watched her
with a smile, enchanted by her innocent
expression and the curiosity shining in
her eyes. He asked her if she liked the
place, and she nodded, still looking
around. Smiling, he called two maids
and said, "Show ma’am her room." Then,
turning to Hana, he added, "See you in
the morning. If you need anything, feel
free to ask. If not me, then ask these
two; they will always be around. Good
night." Hana nodded and replied in a
low voice, "Good night." Samuel smiled
at her and walked to his room on the
first floor.
The two maids led Hana to her room,
which was two doors down from
Samuel’s room. When Hana entered her
room, she was greeted by a sight that
took her breath away. The room was a
vision of luxury, bathed in soft pink and yellow hues, her favorite colors.
Everything was meticulously arranged: a
walk-in wardrobe adorned with clothes
of every style and color, shelves
gleaming with neatly organized jewelry,
and an array of footwear to suit every
occasion. Even the bathroom was lavish,
boasting a tub and a shower. It was like
her own personal paradise, twice the
size of her humble home. Overwhelmed
by the opulence, Hana sank onto the
plush bed, feeling its softness beneath
her. She never imagined such a moment
would come in her life. The maids,
noticing her astonishment, urged her to
rest. As she settled in, emotions welled
up inside her. Back at home, her mother
could barely afford to cook, let alone ask
her what she wanted for breakfast.
Keeping this in mind, Hana responded
to the maids, “Whatever is prepared for
the king, I will have.” Bowing
respectfully, the maids exited the room,
leaving Hana to change and drift off to
sleepThe next morning, Hana woke up at her
usual time of 6:00 AM, a habit from her
days of helping her mother with chores.
After a refreshing bath, she headed
downstairs, eager to lend a hand.
Greeted by the maids and other staff,
Hana returned their smiles and engaged
in conversation. In no time, she formed a
bond with everyone, from the maids to
the chefs. Meanwhile, Samuel woke up
at 8:00 AM and joined them for
breakfast.
Seeing Hana interacting so warmly with
everyone, Samuel was captivated by her
kindness and beauty. As he seated
himself at the table, he invited Hana to
join him. Initially shy, she hesitated, but
Samuel playfully suggested she sit on
his lap. Blushing furiously, Hana opted
for the chair beside him. Breakfast was
served - omelets, pancakes, fruits, milk,
and juice - and Hana was stunned by the
variety, something she had never
experienced before. Lost in thought, she
was brought back to reality by Samuel's
gentle interruption.After some small talk, Samuel asked
about her university studies. Hana
expressed her desire to continue
studying law, mentioning she was in her
fourth year of college with final exams
approaching. Samuel, supportive of her
ambitions, asked when she'd like to
resume her studies. Hana told Samuel
she needed to join college as soon as
possible. Samuel agreed but set two
conditions. Surprised, Hana asked about
his conditions. Samuel gently held her
and said he would drop her off at
university and introduce himself to the
management as her husband. Blushing,
Hana nodded in agreement. Samuel
smiled and told her they would have
lunch together.
After finishing breakfast, Samuel got
ready to leave. He walked to the main
door, with Hana following him. Before
leaving, he turned to her and said he
would be back around 12 pm, smiling.
Hana smiled back and nodded, watching
him leave. As his car drove away, she felt
an overwhelming sense of happiness. She never imagined that a feared mafia
boss like Samuel could be so kind to her.
She went back inside the villa, feeling
grateful and happy. She shared the news
with her mom over the phone, who was
also thrilled. Her mom mentioned that
Samuel had given them a grocery shop
near their area, raising even more green
flags for Hana.