"You want to marry jennifer? Why?" Benjamin asked, finding it hard to believe that a high profile person like Elijah would be interested in his rather shabby daughter."I believe I have already stated that. If you give your consent now, you won't have to worry about the wedding expenses or anything. I will take care of it all, and I will take Jennifer back with me today to meet my parents."Benjamin looked at Elijah. He would be hitting the jackpot if his daughter was to marry into a family like that, and since he already lost the fifty thousand dollars Mr. William had promised him, he could regain what he lost from the money he would get from Elijah."Alright." Benjamin started to say. Jennifer raised her head in surprise, but it wasn't all that shocking. Elijah was rich after all, and she was just a source of money. "I consent to the marriage."Elijah nodded. "You might get an invitation." He turned to Sarah. "I hope you will attend the wedding. If you do, I will personally send my

Jennifer smiled at Mariah's retreating figure, then lowered her head."Don't let it bother you." Elijah suddenly said as he lowered his fork."Is this really okay? You don't have to do this just because you pity me, you know. It is just that...I feel so bad seeing her that way."Elijah gently pushed his plate away, and turned his body completely towards her. He leaned closer, examining her facial expression."Pity?" He asked. "You think I pity you?" He did. But he didn't want her to know. She didn't need to look at him and think she was there just for the kindness of his heart."Then? You proposed to me because you pitied me...right?""Go to bed, Jennifer. I bet you will have a long day tomorrow with the wedding preparation."She nodded, letting the question he had left unanswered hang in the air. She probably did not need to know the answer either."Can I ask a question, then?""Go on," He said as he pulled her chair out and helped her from it, then started to lead the way to her roo

Jennifer woke up the next morning, feeling a little better about the previous night. She had rested off the fatigue, and was now ready to officially live as Elijah's wife and daughter in-law of the Morrison family. Even though she didn't see any babies forthcoming for Mrs. Morrison, she was going to strive as hard as she could.She got ready quickly, at the record time of 8:23 a.m. It was weird when she went down and the house was already busy, with a lot of preparations going on. Mrs. Morrison was one agile woman despite her age, and she was going up and down, doing things and setting things right.Elijah was seated on the dining table in one of his perfectly fitted suit, his coffee in his hand as he swiped through the morning daily. Lucas too was doing the exact same thing. Genes never lie."Good morning, mother." She said as she walked to Mrs. morrison who was standing between the dining hall where Elijah was and the kitchen where Mariah was. She had made a quick trip to great Lucas

Elijah hugged his coat tighter, as he stayed atop a little elevated hill, his hand clasped together. The flooding had affected a large part of the province, and the affected area was very close to Jennifer's home. He decided he would probably stop by before going home to check on them and make sure they were all fine, seeing as the unexpected flood had caused a few injuries.He also wanted to go back home today at least. He hasn't talked to jennifer ever since he was called by the governor, and it had been days already. He also made a mental note to get her a phone, so he can call her whenever."Ivan. Have you recorded all the casualties?"Ivan nodded, then walked over, holding a paper. "The casualties, the treated ones and the ones that are still receiving treatment are here. Also, the people we are supposed to compensate for losing their homes, I have documented them too. I will do the needful once I get back to the office."Elijah nodded, then stepped back carefully, and started to

"Is something wrong?" Elijah asked, as Jennifer went blank, her eyes filling with tears. "Jennifer," He said, shaking her gently. "Are you alright? What's wrong? Why are you crying?""Elijah," Mr. Morrison said. "I think it's best if you take her to your room. She must have been shocked by what she heard."Elijah nodded and without hesitation picked her up, cradling her in his arms. He walked to their room, where he gently placed her on the bed, then sat beside her. She was saying nothing, just crying hard, her hand covering her face."Let me get you some water." He wasn't sure how he could comfort a crying woman, especially when he didn't know the reason, so he thought it would be best to offer her water.He stood up and turned to leave, but Jennifer held the coat he was wearing back, as she sat up."What's wrong, Jennifer? Why did you suddenly start crying?"She sniffs. "My sister, Elijah.""What happened?" He asked, coming back to sit. She looked like she preferred his company to