27 ALCOHOL AND KISSES 5 (2/2)

”UHUH, UHUH, UHUH, UHUH”; Sophie coughed violently, she almost choked on the wine in her mouth, Chris rushed over to her and took the wine glass her hand and placed it on the table, then he ordered the waiter to bring her a glass of water. After she drank the water and calmed down for some minutes she began to question him like an investigator.

”Did you just ask me to marry you?”

”Yes” chris replied

”But why me?”

”Because........ You are the only lady in my life right now, i trust you, i know you will understand what am asking of you. Also, my father has always wanted to see my wedding but am afraid he may not live to see that day if i went through the normal procedures[1]”

Oh what is wrong with him; Sophie asked looking concerned as she held chris's hands.

Well he has a lung disease and the doctors said its past the stage for any cure to be effective; his voice sounded shaky like he was going to cry as he spoke.

WHAT!!; Sophie's eyes widened as she put her hands over his shoulder and slowly rub his back.

Thats why i want you to marry me, so i can give him his last wish, so he can rest peacefully. You don't have to be with me forever, just as long as he is alive. I dont really want him to leave me, but as he says ”all good things must end”; Chris softly spoke his eyes looking watering but he suppressed his tears that non had dropped.

I will do it; she answered softly, her voice sounded assuring with no hesitation.

Really?; Chris's eyes lit up as he looked at her straight at her face with disbelief.

Yes this is the least i could do for you. I told you, i owe you my life; Her words were like beautiful melodies to chris heart. If only he knew her motive behind her acceptance.

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At sophie's house, Chris just dropped her off. They both seemed to be in a good mood, both laughing as she got off the car. She stood outside the house and her gaze followed his car till it was out of sight and began having thoughts.

”So the old man is already dying, well that made my work easier, i just have you and your sister to take care of, simple. You made my father suffer, you will have to feel the pain we felt for 8 years, what my mother went through to raise me while you just sat in your beautiful homes and spend all you want” Sophie thought in her mind as an evil smirk appeared on her face.