Chapter 4: Finally Yes, But Fate Cut In…

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After Clarisse's confession, Mia went to speak with Joseph. He was in the security room…

'Hi Joe!' smiled Mia.

'Oh, Princess. What a lovely surprise.' answered Joseph and stood up.

'Can I have a word with you?'

'Of course.'

'But not here. Let's go to the office.' said Mia and turned to leave.

'Right.'

OOOOOOOOOOO

A little later in the office…

'Well, what's the problem?' asked Joseph as he closed the door.

'I heard that you asked Grandma to marry you.'

'Wow! You're such a well-informed girl. And what do you think about it?'

'I back to the hilt. You and Grandma is the perfect couple. I'm on your side Joe.' said Mia with a big grin on her face.

'Thanks. I'm glad you like the idea, but if you heard this little conversation, I think you already know about her hesitation.'

'Yes, and I know the reason too.' said Mia.

'Really?'

'Uhm.'

'And why doesn't she want to say yes?' asked Joseph.

'Because of your… well, your real profession.' said Mia finally.

'Really? And what's my real profession?' smiled Joseph.

'Don't full me Joe! I know that you're the boss of the mafia in Spain. You're a godfather.'

'Hahaha.' laughed Joseph.

'Are you denying it?'

'No, I'm not.' smiled Joseph 'I'm just surprised. You're like Hercule Poirot.'

'Thanks.' smiled Mia.

'So you know who I am and you still want me for your grandfather?' asked Joseph.

'Yes.' smiled Mia ''Cos you truly love Grandma and that's the point. I want to see her happy, after this arranged marriage she deserves a little happiness. '

'Yes, you're right… Oh, wish I could do anything.' smiled Joseph sadly.

'What will you do if she says no?'

'I'll stay of course. I promised her, that I'll stay whatever happens. I don't want to live without her. My life is here, this is my home, she is my home.'

'Aww.' smiled Mia 'There's only one solution you know… You have to gain over her.'

'But how?' asked Joseph.

'Make love to her.'

'Mia!' cried Joseph.

'What?! That's a good idea believe me.'

'But we discussed it and… we'll wait 'till everything become settled.' answered Joseph.

'And what do you think why is she waiting for so long? Hm?' asked Mia.

'Cos…'

'I'll tell you the answer.' started Mia ''Cos she is afraid of…'

'Afraid of what?'

'She is afraid of the power, your power over her. 'Cos if she made love to you… she couldn't say no.' said Mia.

'Oh… I've never been thinking about this.'

'So will you do it?' asked Mia.

'No. I don't want to force her… I don't want to lose her.'

'Yes, you're right. But you have to figure out something.' said Mia.

'No. She just needs time. She has to trust in me. That's the most important thing, the trust.'

'Right.' sighed Mia. 'Anyway, just don't give her up.'

'Never. I never gonna give her up. She will be mine at once. I know it.' smiled Joseph and winked.

OOOOOOOO

A few days later, Clarisse was sitting in the kitchen eating strawberries, when Joseph stepped in…

'Hello my dear.' smiled Joseph and moved closer to her.

'Oh Joseph.' sighed Clarisse, her smile was radiant, she always felt this joy when she saw him.

'I just popped in to eat something, but… I have a better idea. Are you alone?' asked Joseph in a husky voice.

'Why? What do you want to do?' teased him Clarisse and stood up.

'You know exactly the answer.' smiled Joseph and drew Clarisse closer, then kissed her softly on the lips. This kiss was sweet, long and definitely better than eating…

'Hmmm.' smiled Clarisse against his lips a few minutes later 'Are you hungry?'

'I'm starving.' answered Joseph and stroked her cheek.

'Well then let me cook you.' smiled Clarisse.

'Can you COOK?' asked Joseph surprised.

'Yes, I can. I have some hidden talents. '

'But you're a queen. Queens don't cook.'

'But I'm special.' smiled Clarisse.

'That's right. You're the most beautiful, the most…' said Joseph teasingly and started drew her closer.

'Joseph. Please. I'm serious. I….'

'Yes?' asked Joseph.

'What's wrong with cooking? I mean what's wrong with if I cook?' she was frustrated now.

'There's nothing wrong with it my dear… If you really want to cook let's do it.' said Joseph softly and cupped her cheek, but she pulled away from him.

'I really want to do it. I mean if we will live together…'

'Wait a minute! Is it a yes?' asked Joseph and looked in her eyes with full of hope.

'I didn't say yes. I'm just trying to say that, IF…I mean IF we will be together, I would like to live a normal life. We both had a hectic life. I just want a little peace, a normal, quiet life with cooking, cleaning…Oh it's silly isn't it?'

'No. That's exactly what I want too.' said Joseph.

'What?' asked Clarisse surprised and turned to face with him.

'I want the same… But… but I didn't dare to mention it, 'cos you're a queen, your lifestyle is so different. '

'But I'm longing for a normal life.'

'For a warm, cosy home …. with me?' asked Joseph with a smile.

'Just with you.' said Clarisse softly and cupped his cheek.

'Then why don't you say yes?'

'Yes, why don't?... ' wondered Clarisse 'That's all I ever wanted. Of course, I'm still afraid of your enemies, but I'll let you to protect me, that's the best I can do. 'Cos if I won't live with you, I won't live at all… Oh, I want to live with you Joseph. I truly want.' sighed Clarisse.

'So you say yes?' asked Joseph joyfully.

'… Yes.' smiled Clarisse. 'Yes.'

'Finally.' shouted Joseph from joy and hugged her happily.

That was a perfect moment, they were happy, finally happy and full with hopes and dreams… Life couldn't be better….

OOOOOOOOOO

Yes everything was perfect, Joseph was over the clouds but a few hours later Joseph's happiness was over…

'Joe! Joe!' shouted Shades. He finally caught him in the hall.

'What's the matter?' asked Joseph worriedly.

'Clarisse… Clarisse is disappeared and we found this letter on her bed.' said Shades and took it to Joseph.

Joseph was worried, his hands were shaking as he tore aside the envelope and opened the letter… His worst nightmares came true…

'Now you'll pay for everything!'

To be continued…

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P.S.: Is there anybody out there who also want a warm and cosy home with Joseph? (Weezle 13, I think you're one of them, am I right? big naughty grin )