16 Thousands of reason not marry her (2/2)

The sun was about to set when Henry told them that they should go home.

Henry was a very careful man and would not do something out of the ordinary. But knowing Madel's kind nature he knew that she will not think twice about asking him to stay with her in her house. Her naivity and innocence are more harmful than her lack of zhenqi. Though it was against his will he had no choice but to act. There are a lot of times when Madel really disappointed him with her attitude but not this time.

”Francis, you can stay in our house until I find you a place to live in.” Henry said.

Madel and Cheska gave him that mischievous smile. Their eyes glistened saying” Looks like Henry has finally found his man.”

Henry really loathed this decision of his. He never ever and will never ask someone to sleep in his grandfather's house if not for Madel. She is not the type of woman that I would want to marry if ever he said to himself.

Seeing the discomfort in his eyes, Madel said. ”It's okay Henry he can stay at our house, your grandfather might be mad if you suddenly bring home someone.” It was of pure intent that she spoke but Henry's eyes shot daggers.

He was thoroughly disappointed. He knew it would happen, but to think that she would insist. Her stupidity, and naivety was immeasurable. Just as they were on a starring match, the maids from Helen's Clan walked towards them in two straight line and opened a path for Helen's mother.

”Oh so, there you are handsome man. We will take you with us if you don't have any accommodation's for tonight.” She said.

Though reluctant, Francis had to go with her in order not to cause any trouble to Henry, Madel and Cheska.

”Ok” he said.

”Don't worry child I will not put Helen into your room and make you take responsibility for her if you do not want to.” She said with a smile. ”But if you want we can arrange the marriage as soon as possible.”

After a few minutes, Henry looked at Madel sternly.

”You…” he wanted to scold her badly. ”He is a man and you are a woman Madel, and to think that you are alone in the same house, who would want to take you in as their wife if they knew about it?”

He was like a nagging father. Cheska knew Henry's temper and decided to arrange her things while waiting for the two. Madel was passive. It frustrated Henry more, when she told him that she has a mission and she did not think about her life after accomplishing that mission a sudden fear crept out to him. This is the same fear that added to his anger now. He felt like Madel would disappear in the face of the planet once he found the king that she was looking for.

”Are you two done?” Cheska asked.

”You have to say sorry to Henry Madel, for making him worry.” She added.

Henry looked at Cheska and thought that her level of maturity and grasp of the situation is what he is looking for in a woman. But since he was presenting himself as a gay, those thoughts are merely for assessment purposes only.

Henry waited. Madel stooped her head. He was surprised when Madel held his hands and said sorry. Instead of letting it go. Henry held on it tightly and walked.

”Let's go home.” He said in a stern voice.

Madel's heart throbbed faster. This man is really torturing her. It was hard enough to control her emotions when she sees him but does he really have to do such subtle yet mind wrecking gestures. They are walking while holding hands.

”He is a gay, calm down Madel, breath in breath out.” she said to herself.