chapter 5

After they were done shopping, the two made their way to the food court where it became hectic due to people trying to get their food and finding a table to sit.

“What do you want to eat” ask Molly

Seeing that everywhere he looked was full of people lining up, Blue answered.

“I’m not feeling hungry, yet I’ll just get a smoothie from the Juice Bar. What about you, what are you eating.”

“I'm feeling quite hungry, how about I buy the food, and you get the drinks we’ll meet back here and try to find a table after.”

“Sounds good.”

After lunch, the two decided that it was enough shopping and called Vincent to pick them up. Heading back towards the place where they got dropped off, Molly and Blue waited until Vincent arrived in the meantime, updating each other on their daily life.

Shortly after waiting, both Molly and Blue turn their heads towards the sound of a sports car, making it way loudly towards them, stopping directly in front of where they were standing.

Vincent dropped Molly at home first then offered to drop Blue back at his own house remembering that he wanted to visit his brother as well Blue asked Vincent if he would kindly drop him off at his brothers’ house instead.

After confirming with Blue that that was what he wanted, Vincent drove to the address that Blue provided for him. It wasn’t long before they arrived at Daniels house.

“Thank you so much for the trouble.”

“It was no trouble at all; I'm happy to help you, Blue.”

With a smile Blue that revealed his dimples, Blue released his seatbelt and opened the passenger side door stepping out and closing the door behind him. Blue waited until Vincent drove off before walking across the street towards Daniels house.

A couple of weeks later, Blue and his parents were enjoying a lovely weekend together when a knock came from the front door. Mr Smith walked to the door and opened to reveal an older man standing Idly admiring his wife’s plants.

“Can I help you?” asked Mr Smith.

The older man turned away from the beautiful plant to the man in front of him instead of answering the question the said man asked a question in return.

“Can we come in?”

Mr Smith was so occupied with the man in front of him that he didn’t realise that other people were standing on his front lawn.

“Please, I have an urgent matter I want to discuss with you and your family” continued the old man.

"Please come in then."

Mr Smith opened the door wider for the three people to come in, after shutting the door he then led them to the lounge room where Blue and his wife were.

Upon hearing voices, Blue looked up from what he was reading to see two well-dressed men, one of the men looked slightly older than his dad while the other male looked younger, and a beautiful woman.

Blue got up from his seat but was stopped by the older man that had just entered.

“Please don't get up.”

Confused Blue looked to his dad, who also had a look of confusion on his face.

Mrs Smith urged the people standing to sit before she made her way to sit next to her husband; once everyone was seated, the older man spoke.

“First let me introduce myself. I’m Robert from Winter Enterprise, Blue; it is nice to see you again.”

“I'm sorry but how do you know my son,” asked Mrs Smith

It was only then that Blue realised who the older man was, it's the same man he met a couple of weeks ago, the one he had talked to in front of the supermarket. The only difference was that the man he had helped back then did not look as elegant as the man sitting before him.

"I couldn't thank you enough Blue you had helped me even though I was a stranger to you. You showed me that there are still good people like yourself left in a world that we live in today. To pay you back for your kindness, I would like to offer you to be a part of my family. What do you think?"

Even though the question was directed at Blue, Robert, however, looked towards Blue’s parents pleading with them through his eyes to think about what he had said.

Not being able to stand the suspension Mrs Smith spoke up.

“I’m sorry for not being able to understand how you came to meet Blue fully, but I’m not certain making Blue be a part of your family makes any sense.”

“I understand your concern Mrs Smith, but I can assure you that you have my best interest at heart both you and your husband only want what is best for Blue. I can guarantee you that Blue will be in the most loving and safe place.”

“How can you be so sure that Blue will be safe? How is it exactly that you wish for Blue to be part of your family? Are you suggesting that you become his godfather?”

“I will do more than become Blue’s godfather; I will become his father in law, I want Blue to marry my one and only child Ace Winter heir to the Winter Enterprise.”

Blue who had been sitting quietly during the conversation finally spoke up ignoring the proposal that Robert had just spoken off.

“I’m just curious as to how you found me or knew where I lived; I don't remember mentioning any of those details to you.”

Robert looked at Blue with a smile before grabbing the papers from the outstretched hand of the younger male that had accompanied him into the Smiths home.

Putting the papers on the small coffee table, Robert continued to speak.

"It was another coincidence, I was at the very shopping centre you were at not too long ago, I was on my way to meet my client about a new upgrade when I happened to see you sitting down on one of the benches provided. Once you had left with your friend, I had my assistant get in contact with a private investigator to locate you and find out about you and your family’s history.”

“I am sorry that what I did might have scared you, but I needed to find you again and give you what I know is the best option for you If Blue is married to Ace he will be in the utmost care and will forever live in a life of luxury’ said Robert.

Blue's parents always want what is best for their son, even though they love him dearly and have failed their jobs as parents never really taking the time to get to know him and now that Blue is entering adulthood it will be more difficult for them to be close.

If Blue can live the rest of his life in luxury, what parents will give up this rare opportunity.