SHAWNEY WAS CURIOUS
It was after two when Shawney and the lawyer stepped out of her room. Pondering within his heart, 'Now that all her transaction is completed, she will move on, and from what I overheard this morning. She is the one responsible for changing her father's will, ensuring that her family is secure.'
With all efforts failing to meet her, Train relaxed by the pool, thinking, 'The entire day had almost gone, and there was never an opportunity for a meeting. I don't want to confuse her any more than she is already confused.'
Lying unconcerned with his eyes closed by the pool, lost in his thoughts, Train felt the touch on his shoulder.
Thinking it was someone who came to inquire about his meal, he opened his eyes. Seeing Shawney standing before him, he was stunned. Shawney, beautiful almond-shaped eyes were cold and serious. Ignoring her eyes, he admires how simply she dresses in a white lace jersey, black dress pants and flat black leather sandals.
Train said softly, "Yes, ma'am, was it something you wanted?"
Shawney's eyes never left his face, wanting to know if he was sincere in his words, "Mr MacCarty, can you tell me exactly what you want or need? And please believe me when I say that if I figure out that you are lying to me. Then you are out of here before nightfall?"
Train smiles sweetly, "Please forgive me, child, if you feel I was snooping around. But the truth is, I wanted to speak with you privately, without any interruptions."
Without hesitating, Shawney became very curious and anxious, "We are alone now, so that you can speak freely."
Train ponders deep within his heart, saying a silent prayer in his heart, 'Lord, I know You have answered my prayers. Please put words in my mouth, it might be my one and only opening to release what's in my heart.'
Taking a deep breath, hoping with all his heart before responding, "Child, I can see there's no one around now, but just suppose someone drops by and overhears my conversation. I really don't want my personal matter to circulate around, but the matter I want to discuss with you is very personal and confidential."
Shawney's only concern right now is the property, and he said it's personal and confidential, just being on the safe side.
Train notices the frown on her brow, and she seems to be thinking about something before she replies, "Tell me if this has anything to do with my property?"
"No! My child, you see I am faced with a predicament and that first day when I saw you, I realized then that you might be the only person to assist me."
Seeing the shock and confused look in her almond-shaped eyes, "Me, what can I do, we don't know each other?"
Train calmly said, "That is so true child, and it was never my intention to be snoopy. When I came here, I only came with one motive in mind. You see my predicament is, my eldest Son is unwell and will be discharged from the hospital next weekend."
Holding Shawney's hand as desperation engulfs his heart, "Shawney, my Son has a five-year-old Son and a two-year-old daughter, who don't know of their father's existence."
Shawney seeing the tears wants to know why, but instead asks, "So where is the children's mother, Sir?"
As he brushes the tears aside he says, "My daughter-in-law passed away giving birth to baby Gretta. And that's what has driven my son out of his mind. Child, one of the problems is that I also have three other children with my second wife.
You see, my Torren was only three years old when his mother died. Two years later, I met Nancy, who became my second wife, thinking she loved my Torren."
Wiping his face once more, "If only I knew she was faking her love for my child, I would never have remarried. I never knew she tortured my child until one day I was unwell and returned home unexpectedly. Only to see what my child had to endure in my absence."
Shawney, that rage remains with my son, you see, when he cannot control that rage, he smashes things. Only Dalia was able to comfort him and keep him calm."
Shawney tried desperately to understand his predicament, but what was bothering her was, 'What does his problem have to do with her?'
Being the caring person she was, she asked out of concern, "Sir, from what you are saying, I can see and understand your predicament, but Sir, I am very sorry. You don't know me, and I don't know you or your son. So why are you telling me all of these things?"
Knowing it was now or never, Train continues to explain, "You see, my child, you could solve my problem. When I saw you, my heart was overjoyed. At first, I intended to offer you a proposal."