Chapter 4 The List & Documents

Samuel Pov

As I am approaching the study, I see th kitchen staff walking out of the room with empty coffee mugs and left-over scones.  I wonder what father has been up too and whom he had over?  I took a deep breath and entered the study.

"Father, you summoned me?"  He is of course, sitting behind his enormous oak desk, and he hands me a folder.  I opened the folder, and in it was a list that contained only two women's names.  The first name on the list is Avalette Chelette, daughter of Albertra Chelette.  The second name on the list is Oliva Morton, daughter of Jonathan Morton.  I dropped the folder on the desk and say, "what is this list about father?"

James Wizton (Samuel's father) Pov

Samuel, these names are the top two that your mother and I agree upon, that would be perfect for a marriage alliance.  They both have strong, perfect back-grounds and social standing.  Both would fit flawlessly into the Wizton family circle.  

"Father..."  Don't father me, Samuel!  The board members are getting uneasy about you not being stable and no heir insight.  This is non-negotiable.  You will meet these women and pick one to be your bride within the year.  As of Monday, you will be meeting, again with Jonathan Morton and his daughter Oliva.  Finalize the contract and start your courtship with Oliva.

Samuel Pov

I stormed out of the Wizton family estate.  How could they interfere in my personal life like that?  I can handle the board members.  I sigh; I don't have any choice in this matter.  Maybe I can keep Ava on the side.  After all, she is sexy, beautiful, and a good lay.  

I called my executive assistant, Luka.  I needed him to do a profile work-up on Oliva Morton and Avalette Chelette by tomorrow morning.  After all, I need to know whom I will be courting.

Early Monday morning, I arrived at work.  I find profiles files on each bride to be sitting on my desk.  Oliva Morton's profile is extensive.  There is a photo of her as well.  But Avalette Chelette, nothing.  Just her name and who her father is nothing, more.

I called Luka to my office and asked him why is there nothing on Avalette Chelette profile?  Luka informs me that his reasearch found nothing on her.  Like she has been scrubbed from the system.  Hmm, that seems odd?  Before Luka leaves, he informs me that Mr. Morton and his daughter Oliva will be here at ten o'clock to finalize the details of the contract.  As well as the courtship with Oliva.

That is just great!  Now, I know who father had over yesterday morning.  Jesus Christ, I haven't even picked which one I am going to court yet?  Maybe I will court both of them.  

Ava Pov

"Hi, papa, how did you get my number?"  That was a stupid question to ask him.  After four years of being gone have I forgot that papa is the Don.  "Avalette, after all these years have you forgotten you own papa?"  "No, papa."  "Good-- I have a present for you."  "It should be arriving by courier any moment now."  "Ciao-- Avalette."  "Wait, papa, what."  Click.  I looked at the silent, died phone in my hand a little dumb founded.  After four years of no communication, that is it?

Then the door to the law office opens with a swish, and in walked a tall, skinny courier with an envelope addressed to me.  I signed for it, and he was gone.

I tear opened the envelope and inside it contains two documents.  One is my marriage license certificate to Samuel.  The other is a lab report stating the marriage license certificate of Samuel and Ava is a fake.  What?  This cannot be true?  What does this mean for me and Samuel?  Does Samuel know?