Rejection

“What?” She could not believe her ears. Her eyes were about to pop out, “Are you drunk?” That was the best conclusion she could come up with in her state of shock.

She heard him chuckle making her frown.

“No. I am not drunk. I know what I am talking about. I want to marry you.” He said with all seriousness he could muster. Her reaction was making him amused as much as it was making him nervous. He did not want to show her he was nervous about her answer. Damn! There have not been a lot of events in his life that made him anxious. He was a go-getter in everything, especially in matters concerning women.

Also, he did not see the point of why she would reject his offer. But he was indeed anxious.

“Are you out of your mind? Why would I marry—you?” She said it like it was the most unbelievable thing she had ever heard. It was exactly how she was feeling.

“Look, I have an offer. You marry me for a year and I will take care of everything in your life including your mother. I know she is