Chapter 2 4 years later

"Look at me child" Mr Samuel called me to see him today. I am so nervous, I dont know what is wrong and why he called me. I have been staring at my feet since I entered his office. Mr Samuel was sitting behind a large mahogany desk at the centre of the room. With several bookshelves and books lining in the woods panelled wall and dark furnishing showed how old this room. Its like a set in movies in different centuries. I slowly look at the man, the light streaming from the soft glow showing his sharp features and there is a kind smile plasted on his lips.

"Did.. I do anything to your dislike s..ir? I.. will redo it again." I stuttered

I just joined as the cook of the house replacing my late mother position a month ago after my mother's death. I was supposed to complete my studies in culinary academy but since I lost my mother I cant manage to pay the fees, so I decided to quit from the academy. I passed the interview since I have similar style in cooking just like my mother. I still staying in the maid quarters. All the servants here are like my family, they are very close and has been giving me endless emotional support since my mother's death but i have yet to see any of the Collison's family member face to face. I was hired by the head butler Mr Rand. Since I joined, I have never had any complaint but I was suddenly called by Mr. Samuel.

"Relax child, I have nothing against your cooking skills they are amazing I should say, the taste itself maybe better than Martha's." He chuckled

I look at him, not brave enough to stare releasing the breath I have been holding.

"Thank you sir"

"Well I have a proposition for you, I want you to marry my grandson" He stated calmly like it doesnt carry any weight to it

"Me? Marry your grandson? Marry Mr Keith?"

I let a small laugh "You must be joking sir"

"Yes, Keith Collison my only heir after Jacob of course. And no I was not joking. If you agree we will sign the prenup"

"But why me Mr Samuel, I am a servant, I dont even finish my studies or even I did I am a disable person sir. We are from two different world and mine doesnt collide with him. I bet he will not agree to this too."

"Yes he may not agree at first he will accept it regardless. I agreed with what you said, but I want his wife to be able to support him emotionally and physically. Why would I find him a wife that is career oriented as him? As rich as or as educated. He got it all. I want him to have a loving family. Someone who can love him unconditionally. And I know you like him too" He stands up and slowly walk to me and pat my shoulder.

"Err you know?" I am super puzzled, how did he know? Only mother know how much I like Keith. Since the first time I saw him I have been keeping myself updated with his news. I keep his pictures in my phone, diaries, laptop like a crazed fan I am. I know every little details about him what he like to eat, his dislike, his vision, his hobbies, his bestfriend,his usual club, his girlfriend, hisbpast girlfriend, I know every single thing you name it. But not because I want him, it never crossed my mind, He is like a superstar and I am his fan.

"I know your secret child, your mom told me about it" he said gesturing me to sit on the sofa as he take a sit beside me.

"But it doesnt justify any of this, this proposition but I may say its crazy he doesnt know me what if think I am some gold digger that brainwash you into making this decision."

Mr Samuel put his hand on top of mine.

"Listen child if you know our family at all, we have no women in this family. Keith has no mother figure, I lost my wife long ago too. We raised him as we see fits. He is a great guy but a lost cause when it come to woman of his. We can sign a prenup, you write your own condition as you wish but I know Im right about you. You will love him unconditionally and he will too. Sleep on it, tell me you decision tomorrow" I nodded weakly.

I went back to my room. This is super crazy, things that only happen in movies happening to me. I am pacing in my room biting my nails, when Im agitated or nervous I have this habit. I stopped and look at myself in the mirror, I am 5 ft 3 inch, I am fairly slim and fit, not curvy, no striking features in my bone except people always compliment that I have a big golden eyes,

and pretty smiles.

I know Keith go to girls, his type is never far from Victoria Secret model. He dated one too. I am not like them even my closet is full of modest cloth. I tend to wear long skirt and blouse on my daily basis. Guy dont woo me at first glance, even if there is a guy who interested in me they walk away knowing my disability or some asked me to changed my styles so I am used to rejection. Only my mother love me unconditionally.

After a sleepless night and a hard thinking I know what Im supposed to do.

The next day as promised, I went to see Mr Samuel and told him I accepted his proposition. I will marry his grandson and I signed the prenup. I personally requested that I will walk away with nothing if the marriage is dissolve but if we have a child, the child should be treated as the righful Collison's family.

Mr Samuel disagree at first, he want to offer me atleast 10 million dollar in the prenup but I stand firm with my decision. I have a little savings for rainy days, I can survive anywhere I can work in restaurant as long as I can feel my little tummy I will be okay.

This is the begining of my new life, I do not wish to be chained by money, or a lavish lifestyle. I will give my all to make this marriage work.

Little did I know this marriage will be my hell and my soul trapped without any way out.