Chapter 2 Second

Amelia was eager to know Edwards plan and immediately left her house. When she got to the park she met Edward sitting and waiting for her. She walked towards him and asked

" I don't know what your plan is yet but I don't think there is anything that can convince my mother at this point "

" There's no need to worry about that because she doesn't have to know"

" What do you mean by she doesn't have to know, we obviously need her consent to get married "

" Amelia look at it from a perspective that doesn't involve her, what if we run away together "

Amelia paused and sat straight up with shock

" Run away? Where too? How will we start our lives again? Who do we know in this place we will run too?" She rushed Edward with this questions

" Calm down and I'll answer your questions one by one, okay?"

She relaxed and said she was listening.

" During my childhood days we mostly visited New York City and I still have memories about that place and where we could start from"

Amelia seemed pleased with that response

" But we will need lots of money to get an apartment and other things "

" I also have that covered, my parents have this account they've been saving money for Incase of any emergency and I have full access to the account "

Amelia found it has a wrong way to get a solution for monetary means

" But what if they eventually need the money? What then Edward"

" Trust me, they won't, we have been living fine and haven't even made use of the money in the account. I need you to trust me for use to make this plan work, please Amelia "

She look at Edward and saw that he truly meant what he was saying so she agreed.

They explained everything to Cynthia and she agreed to the plan.

They eloped to New York City and began a total new life there. Eugene, a lawyer who was Edwards close friend in College showed the around and gave them a cheap place where they could stay till they are able to get a lot of money.

Edward took her to the church were his family used to worship and got the married. They were happy that they had finally gotten together and no one could separate them.

They both became fond of NYC and started to adapt. Edward got a job at a small firm with the Architecture that he had learned over the time.

Amelia got a job in helping to sell estates. They both did this so they could be able to earn a living.

Edward always loved to talk about architecture, it was his dream to be able to build his own house and start his own firm but they were not financially capable of this dream.

Once the got both got back from their jobs they would spend the rest of the day together.

Edward was working on one of his project at home when Amelia hugged him from behind and gently rubbing his chest

" Don't you think you should have a break now?" She whispered in his ear

Edward smiled, put down his pencil and turned to carry Amelia up giving her a twirl in the air. She laughed and he carefully laid her on the bed while staring at her and used his middle finger to run her thighs.

Just as he was about to continue the phone rang. It was Eugene who called.

Edward went to pick the phone and Eugene told him there was a project he heard of that could fetch them money.

Edward was immediately attentive. He the continued by saying that people are been opportuned to build houses and stand a chance to win $600. This offer was definitely what they both need. He thanked Eugene and ended the call.

He explained everything to Amelia and they were excited. Amelia was so sure they could win because Edward was a very good architect.

" Wait, but where will we get the money to build the house" Amelia asked

" We just need to start working harded to earn more so we could start "

" I agree but like how much will you need to build the house"

" About $200" he replied

"$200???? We barely even have enough to eat, how on earth will we get $200.

" We could take a loan from the bank and when we win we will pay them back"

Amelia was okay with the plan and they headed to the bank the next morning.

" With your source of income and estimated time for payment $200 will be to much to lend out to you." The manager said.

" So how much can we get? Edward asked.

"$150 he replied

They both looked at each other and sighed

" We will accept it " Amelia said

Documents were arranged and they got the money. They went home and brainstormed on how they could get the remaining $50. Amelia suggested that they gave Eugene a call if he could have anything in mind that could help.

Eugene told them about a high-stakes poker game hosted by a wealthy businessman named Andrew Williams.

They saw it as a chance for them to be able to earn the extra $50 they needed.

Later that night they headed out to the poker game with the hope that they could be able to earn even more than they need.

When they got to the game center, they saw a lot of people in different areas staking their bets to win money.

" Here goes nothing" Edward said

They proceeded to make their first bet with $3, the put their bet on black and when the die rolled out it stopped at red. They had lost the first bet and Amelia was already worried.

" The next one will be ours" Edward said trying to comfort her while placing his arm around her neck.

Edward noticed she was still feeling down and decided to place the rest of the money with red all at once.

" Are you crazy? Do you want us to loose all the money left at once?" She angrily asked Edward

" Babe, I have a good feeling about this one"

"At least if you want to do it, put it all on black"

Edward refused.

" It's time to place your final bets!" called out the man in charge

Amelia tightly held Edward's hand hoping that it will land on red. She closed her eyes and prayed for a miracle to happen. The die started rolling slowly and was about to stop.

" And it has landed!" Said the man but she was to afraid to open her eyes.