We Meet Again

Anaya arrived at the address sent to her by the matchmaking agent. She had implored for them to set a date as soon as possible and they made sure her request was fulfilled.

The restaurant was a cool place with just a few customers having dinner. The romantic music playing in the background added to the sophisticated and classy decor.

A gentle smile slipped onto her face as she stepped inside. The agency had already done well by arranging a romantic setting.

“Good evening, ma’am. May I know the name of your reservation?” A waiter approached her and asked.

“Yeah, Cupid’s Little Assistant. Anaya Robinson.” Anaya informed him and he nodded before opening the tablet in his hand.

“Yes, I see your name here. Table 5 is your table.” He led the way to the table and she followed behind him.

“Your date hasn’t arrived yet. Should I help you with water or anything before he arrives?” 

“Just water will do. Thank you.” 

Anaya settled on the seat, feeling a bit queasy now that she was just a few minutes away from meeting her date. She didn’t have the luxury to be picky. As long as he wasn’t an old man, she was going to propose they get married as soon as possible. 

She just needed to be married in order for her to get the trust fund. As soon as it was in her possession, she was going to file for a divorce.But she needed to make sure that their marriage seemed as real as it could be. 

Her mother’s lawyer, Mr. Kim, was a very strict man and he hardly tolerated foul play. If he somehow found out that she had arranged a marriage just for the trust fund, he had the power to nullify her right to inherit her mother’s wealth.

Her mother had given him that power because she wanted Anaya to realise the essence of getting married for love. But the situation at hand was dire. If she didn’t get married to a man of her choice anytime soon, her uncle was going to force her to get married to whoever he chose.

And that was going to be the worst case scenario.

Meanwhile, Henry arrived at the restaurant the agent had sent to him. He took a look at his watch, wanting to get this done and over with. He’d already decided to choose his first match as time was of essence to him. Then, have Alex run a background check on her.

If everything went well, they should be getting married by the ending of the month.

After his wife’s tragic death, he hadn’t been in another relationship, not even for the fun of it. He thought that he was doing his son right by not marrying another woman but it seemed he was wrong.

He failed to realise that Ryle, just like any other child, would always crave a motherly figure. And no nanny could ever fill up that spot. A small part of him felt like he was betraying his late wife but Ryle’s needs mattered a lot to him. 

And knowing Lauren, he knew she would want him to do what was best for Ryle and their family.

“Good evening, sir. May I know the name on your reservation?” A waiter said to him as he entered the restaurant.

“I’m not quite sure.” Henry scratched his head, realising he didn’t even get the name of the matchmaking agency Alex booked. “Check for Henry Fitzgerald.” 

The waiter tapped his tablet before looking up at Henry. “From Cupid’s Little Assistant?” 

“I believe.” 

“This way, sir. Your date arrived not too long ago.” The waiter led him to a table.

The lady in question sat, backing him, but her long and straight brown hair streaming down her back looked familiar.

“Ma’am, your date is here.” The waiter said before walking away.

“Good evening.” Henry moved to sit across her when he paused in his movements.

He saw a pleasant smile forming on her lips as her blue eyes brightened with recognition. This was the same irresponsible lady he had dropped off at the hotel last night.

“You…”

“You-”

They both blurted out at the same time.