Even the fact that Alan was parking his belongings before quitting his job didn’t make Michael happy. The guy didn’t know what to do. He couldn’t stand it and called his father.
Father, did you do this? Where is Valerie? I know you don’t like her, but you shouldn’t have done that to her. I’m not a toy. Don’t you dare manipulate my life.
Calm down. The father replied calmly. I have no idea where Valerie is.
I don’t care about the cleaning ladies. Please don’t forget. I will wait for you at 6 o’clock at the restaurant.
You can look for Valerie tomorrow. Michael got angry and pounded his fist on the table. I can’t ignore my father’s request.
I have to go to the restaurant, but I don’t want to marry some spoiled lazy girl. What happened to Valerie? Where is she? Michael showed up at the restaurant on time. Gregory, the investor, and his wife were already at the table.
Only Michael’s future wife wasn’t there. I hope she’s not coming at all. Michael thought hopefully.
After greeting everyone, he sat down at the table and began scrolling through the news on his phone with total indifference in his eyes. His father and the investor pretended not to notice anything and continued their conversation. Valerie, sweetheart, you’re finally here.
The man suddenly said happily, come and sit down at the table. We’re getting hungry. Hearing the name of his future wife, Michael shuddered and looked at the girl.
He couldn’t believe his eyes. Valerie was standing in front of him, but she was different. She had light makeup, a nice hairstyle, and a beautiful peach color dress.
She was smiling slightly and looking at Michael. At first, the man got up from the table, then coming to his senses, sat back in his chair without taking his eyes off the girl. This is my daughter, Valerie.
The investor introduced the girl, and this is Michael, Gregory’s son. Valerie nodded and smiled sweetly, but Michael felt unwell and started staring at his phone again. But how could this happen? Valerie is an investor’s daughter.
Is this some kind of prank? Then why was she mopping the floor in my office? Michael was getting very nervous. The shrimp was slipping off his fork as he tried to eat his salad. He silently stared at his plate and couldn’t raise his eyes to look at Valerie.
But suddenly, slow music started playing, inviting people to dance, and Michael immediately took the opportunity to talk to the girl. Can I ask you to dance with me? Michael asked, holding out his hand to Valerie, inviting her to dance. The girl got up from the table, and they went to dance.
Valerie, is that really you? Michael asked, hugging the girl gently. Yes, you recognized me. Why do you ask? I just don’t understand why it was necessary for you to work as a cleaning lady.
Everything is quite simple. I’ve already dated men who only wanted my father’s money. So when my father told me about Gregory’s wonderful son, I decided to find out what kind of person you are.
After all, you didn’t have to pretend in front of the cleaning lady. That’s pretty much it. Is that why you didn’t want me to see that you lived in a house that wasn’t suitable for a cleaning lady? Michael said and breathed in the soft scent of her hair.
I thought I was going to lose my mind today when you didn’t show up at the office and your phone was official, but you found me. Valerie replied with a smile. Aren’t you happy? Instead of answering, Michael hugged her even tighter and pressed his cheek against hers.
The couple didn’t even notice that when the music ended, they were left alone on the dance floor under the approving glances of their parents and the interested stares of the people around them. See, I told you Valerie is a decent girl. Gregory remarked contentedly on the way home.
Your father wouldn’t have chosen a bad girl for you. You even instantly forgot your cleaning lady. Father, what about your health? I’m not a child.
I have a right to know. Michael asked confidently. I’m going to the hospital tomorrow for surgery.
I’ve been diagnosed with a tumor in my lung. The doctors can’t say whether it’s a benign tumor or not. We’ll find out after it’s removed.
But I’m not worried. You’re doing even better with business than I expected, and you’ll marry a nice girl soon. I have nothing to worry about.
Dad, you still have to educate your grandchildren. I won’t have much time for that. Michael stated looking hopefully at his father.
A year later, Michael was running around the house putting the right papers in his briefcase and trying to find his tie. Dad, why don’t you run today’s meeting yourself? Valerie and I have to go to the childbirth preparation class. You’re fully recovered now, so maybe it’s time to get back to the company.
No, son, reschedule the meeting if you can’t make it. I’m not ready to get back into the business yet. I’ll be your remote business advisor for now, at least until your wife gives me grandchildren.
Gregory looked at Valerie in her big belly and winked at the girl, and she smiled back at him mysteriously.