Chapter 168: Cannot be persuaded

Arianna was making it difficult for him to achieve his desires. He really wants to have more kids. And to be fair enough, he decided to request a marriage from her.

If she cannot quit her job, at least she should be ready to be married to him. He sighed softly, turned and saw her sleeping peacefully.

He would still talk to her the next morning. He was ready to announce it to both of their parents. A quiet union with a few witnesses, that’s all he wants.

He would see just how he would be able to talk her into agreeing to marry him. The desire to be married is heavy on him, and granting Eli’s request was also important.

Chase tried calling Rosalinda. She wasn’t answering. He sent her text messages, but she wouldn’t respond. He waited for a while, when he called her back, she had blacklisted his contact.

We went to send her messages on her social media accounts, but she didn’t respond. At last, all that Chase observed was that Rosalinda blocked him on every side.

How can he reach her? He feels obsessed about her. He wants to check on her. And the way he was feeling about her, it seemed he was being attracted to her.

He has never fallen in love with any woman before. He doesn’t know what it’s like to be in love. He had never been in love.

Anyways, maybe if Jace would approve his vacation, he would be able to travel around and return when Rosalinda’s fury would have subsided.

Jace stood up and went to the balcony. He decided to check on Chase. Is he still having sleepless nights?

Chase answered his phone at the first ring. “How are you Chase?” Jace asked, he switched to a video call.

“I’m fine. You are not sleeping yet?” Chase asked. He was sitting at his bar. He has a bottle of beer before him.

“I was supposed to be, but I decided to check on you first. Are you alright? Are you able to sleep?” Jace asked.

“No. I tried, but I couldn’t. So I’ve decided to get drunk and see if it would help” Chase declared.

“I’ll see that you see another doctor tomorrow. What about your friend Richard, did you talk to him?” Jace asked.

“Yes. I talked to Richard and he made some prescriptions for me. I’ve taken them but it’s not working. I am tired of my life, Jace. So tired” Chase declared, helplessly.

Next, Jace saw him pour a full glass of beer down his throat. He seemed to be intentionally drinking to stupor.

“Don’t drink beer too much. It’s not going to help you health wise. We’ll see what we’ll do tomorrow then” Jace mumbled.

Chase nodded and smiled at his brother. Jace decided to hang up when Chase said something else.

“Thank you Jace” he paused and then continued “for today. I feel light. I’m so light weighted like a feather, thanks to you” Chase appreciated.

Jace nodded and said “You’re my brother. You’re my only sibling. And we’ve got to stand by each other. Anyways, you’re welcome. Good night” he concluded.

“Thank you, good night bro” Chase responded and hung up. He smiled. At least one person is with him in this trying time now.

Only Rosalinda and her family are the only ones that needed to be talked to. He just wants to clear the stuffy air between himself and Rosalinda.

She can choose not to be with him again, he would understand. He’s hurt her too much to even think they can be together again.

But he wants his relationship with her to be cordial. No grudges, hatred or resentment. If there’s any one who needs to make things right, it’s him.

Next morning, Jace woke Arianna up and told her that they needed to talk. Arianna groggily opened her eyes and said “Can’t whatever you want to say wait for now?” She murmured.

“No, it can’t wait,” Jace replied. He is restless and desirous and she’s talking about waiting. She’d slept for hours. Does she know if he didn’t get to close his eyes the entire night?

Arianna raised herself to sit up and placed the pillow behind her. She was still feeling sleepy. She yawned and said “Make it snappy. I still want to sleep more” she grumbled.

“Thank you. I want you to consider my request Arianna. I want you to agree to this marriage. I want you to marry me in two weeks” Jace persuaded.

Arianna snapped her eyes open and said “we’ve talked about this, Jace. We are not getting married yet. I already told you I am at the peak of my career. I don’t want to get distracted by anything for now”

“If the resignation is the issue here, I am willing to respect your opinion. I can’t force you against your will. But grant my request at least” Jace insisted.

“I am not ready Jace” Arianna declared and laid on the bed back.

“You can be pregnant and still work. I won’t stop you if it’s okay by you. After all, I didn’t know how you paddled with life when you had Eli in your belly.

I want you to marry me and let’s have babies. I swear I need kids, I really desired it. Don’t say no, just consider my pleas” Jace coaxed.

“Don’t talk about it to me. When I am ready, I will let you know. Give me a break” Arianna yelled and Jace sighed softly. She’d made up her mind to refuse him a child. There’s practically nothing he can do about it.

Since she’d refused to agree with his request, he would get her pregnant. He would ensure she gets pregnant. If having another child out of wedlock sweetens her so much, he’ll do it with her, that way.

He let her sleep. He stood up, took the remaining piece of condoms in his bedside drawer and went to flush them down the toilet.

That’s the end. He won’t be cautious anymore. He would fuck her everyday during her ovulation. Thank goodness, he knows she is in her period, he would start doing the counting for her henceforth.

For the rest of the day, Jace didn’t say a word about it again and Arianna signed within herself. She’s glad he’d accepted whatever she’d said.