The conversation

I see him in a very good mood lately; this friendship with Edith had definitely paid off on his mood and his vision of life. I wonder if the daily visits are to blame, I wonder if my sudden ignorance to let him be alone with her is giving him this sudden happiness. If that´s the case then it would bring me such joy to see him finally experiencing love. It´s a shame that this has a expiration date. The invites have been sent and according to what I have heard, it would be the celebration of the century.

His fiancée has being on a trip to France for the last month finalizing the wedding preparation. Meanwhile he´s being hiding himself at that guest house every morning as if that place it´s his only escape. I thought that this girl would be different and smart enough to avoid falling for him. I need to warn her.

-Good afternoon, Mrs. Willes. May I have a word with your daughter?-I asked politely after she answered the door when I knocked.

- What are you doing in my house? - Her face looks troubled; she knows who I am and what I do. There was a time when she was in every single meeting, society party or cocktail gathering. She knows about me and my cleanser responsibilities.

-I need to speak to your daughter, it´s concerning a charity event that I would like her to participate in. –I lied. I had to, I just couldn´t resist the way she looked at me.

She calls Edith and leaves us to our charity nonsense.

-Good Afternoon, Miss.

-How can I help you? - She asked.

-You know who I am, right?

-Yes, Edward has told me about you. - She looks nervous.

-What have you heard about me?

-Just the basics in one word. - She seems more relaxed.

-  And?

-Security.-She was sharp

-Exactly, I ensure the Woods security at all times but today, I´m not here for them. I came to talk to you.

She looked bewildered but not intimidated.

-I see, again how I can help you?-  her tone was firm.

She invited me to sit and then I had to set all records straight.

-He will be married exactly three weeks from now to Deborah, this marriage is merely for business because of family tradition mostly but yet it will not be undone because of you. I have seen how important you have become for him but this won´t change the decision made. He would not be yours completely. Are you going to settle for being his mistress? I have read about you, your work is really important to you. Once it comes out that you´re in an extra marital affair your career would be over. This is not a threat, this is me giving you a picture on how would it be. Please end this now before you can get really hurt. - I finished begging her to consider my plea.

- I understand everything that  you´re saying to me  and the logic in me tells me you´re right but what can I do with my feelings when my heart has finally found it´s match. I will fight for him until there are no more strength to fight anymore. - She´s determined.

- You have no idea what they´re capable of doing to keep their status. Senior is determined to close this deal as he does on his work empire. In the end Edward will do what he was told to do. Senior is in control of his universe and I will be sent to eliminate the problem. I will discredit you, I will  forced  you to disappear and I honestly don´t want to do this to Edward. My job will not be complete until I buy you out or hurt you in a way that will make you quit on him. Trust me, I´m really good at my job, do not underestimate me just because you see me old. Again, I want you to see and understand my point. - I had to say it.

She stands up from the sofá and walks towards me and kneels.

-I can see who has the power now, not Senior but you. Can you help me? For once in your job duties, can you champion the harmless victim that loves your boy unconditionally? I know you care for Edward and if you do, you will also care for me . We love each other to a point that we´re willing to risk it all to protect our love. Please don´t let them separate us, if I have to endure this marriage to be near him I will. If I have to settle for second in other to save our love I will. I will manage to keep balance even when it seemed insanity to the world. That´s how I love him. I don´t need his money, I don´t need to make a scene to prejudice his family I just want him.-She finished me.

Talk about a strong character. Talk about devotion and determination. This would be harder than I thought. She´s not going anywhere and I needed to decide her future: destruction and alienation or protection and salvation. This one will be a hard one to beat; I knew it since day one.

-Edith, I don´t promise you anything but I will think about it. Good day. - I said, standing up and leaving her in the floor with a sense of defeat.

The Watcher.

TO BE CONTINUE