A young student married a 71-year-old wealthy woman. A week later, David froze in amazement upon hearing his wife’s strange proposal…
I’m not talking about love or romance. It’s about a contract. You need help, and I have my reasons.»
David didn’t know how to react. Marriage? With a woman he barely knew. But, thinking about his family and the burden he carried, he began to see some strange logic in her words.
«Think about my offer, David. Come back tomorrow with your decision,» she said firmly. «But remember, sometimes the most unexpected opportunities change our lives forever.»
Her words echoed in David’s head all night. He couldn’t close his eyes, pondering how his life had come to this point. «I want to marry you»…
It seemed unreal, but her offer promised something he couldn’t ignore—a chance to save his family. The decision was not easy. Agreeing meant giving up a normal life, facing judgment from others, and accepting a role he didn’t fully understand.
But the image of his sick mother and his sister with her dreams told him the right path. David couldn’t afford to hesitate. The next morning, he returned to the mansion with a heavy heart but firm resolve.
Helen met him in the living room, as calm as the first time. «So, David, have you considered my offer?» she asked. Her voice was calm but filled with hidden meaning.
«Yes, I have, and my answer is yes,» he said, trying to speak confidently. «But I need to understand what you expect from me.» She smiled slightly, as if anticipating his response.
«My expectations from you are simple—mutual understanding. I don’t ask for love or emotional attachment. I just need you to trust me and play your role.»
David felt a chill run down his spine. This woman with her perceptive gaze was clearly hiding something more than met the eye. The wedding happened quickly, without pomp or romance.
Just the essentials—signatures, a few witnesses, and an atmosphere of awkward formality. David understood that this was an unusual marriage, a carefully thought-out contract. After the wedding, David’s life changed dramatically.
For the first time in years, he didn’t have to worry about money; debts were paid off, his mother began receiving the best medical treatment, and Clara was enrolled in a private school. David could breathe a sigh of relief for the first time in a long time, but something inside him remained uneasy. Helen, on the other hand, remained enigmatic.
She spent hours in her private office, writing letters and reviewing documents that David was not allowed to see. When they spent time together, she was polite but kept her distance, as if avoiding any personal attachments. One day, while walking through the mansion’s corridors, David noticed a slightly open door.
Peeking inside, he saw Helen sitting at her desk. Her hands trembled slightly as she held a sheet of paper. David quietly stepped back, trying not to reveal his presence, but the image stuck in his memory.
That same evening, Helen called him for a talk. She sat in the living room, with a sealed envelope on the table in front of her. «David, it’s time for you to learn why I made this offer.»
Her voice was serious but calm. «Read this, and everything will become clear.» David took the envelope and began to open it, but her words made him pause.
«I want you to know that what’s written here is just the beginning.» He looked at her, confused and tense. «The beginning of what?» Helen didn’t answer…
