Chapter Twenty Eight
My nerves wrecked for those few seconds that Mr. Rogers spent without saying a word, I don't know why I felt this anxious but I did.
"It was then I knew the real Elena, I always thought she had nothing but I was so wrong. " he added and I frowned in confusion.

"Elena had made me care taker of everything she had left for you, at first I was surprised as to why but I guess me being your father gave her some assurance " he sighed and reached out for his coffee taking a sip of it.
All this while I listened patient trying to keep my calm but serious I wanted him to just jump to the most important part of this story. What exactly did my mom leave for me that he had to care take.
"Elena had left an education fund for you but I didn't use it. I withdrew it and added it to a bank account that held a sum for you, I knew that what I heard wasn't as much as Elena's but I wanted to at least settle your school fees and in the best schools in the country "
I nodded in understanding, I picked up my cup of coffee hoping it will calm my nervousness.
"Elena was very rich, far richer than me and until now I can't tell how she made that money. She had more than four estates, two private jets, three companies, hotels and Restaurants under her name, I was so shocked when the lawyer was showing me these papers. Everything was transferred to your name and I had to take care of them until you're twenty five "
By the time he ended his speech Am sure my jaw almost touched the floor. I had placed the cup of coffee back down and now my full attention was to Mr. Rogers " What ?" I couldn't stop my self from whispered in shock.

All of a sudden the room felt so hot and I needed to take a step back, I pushed my chair back and stood up. Am sure by now Mr. Rogers was staring at me like I had grown two heads.
But you can't blame me, for the past years of my life I was an orphan doing my best to fight poverty and now I know my dad and my mom died but she left me a hell lot of riches.
I opened my mouth wanting to say some things but what, I slammed my lips shut then opened them again. I was now acting like a fish out of water, this was really to much.
"Does mother Pauline know?" I couldn't help but ask, did she know some all these year and I hoped she didn't. It would hurt a lot if she did.

Mr Rogers looked at me with a delicate expression on his face "No " he whispered and I sighed out loud before taking my seat once again.
I couldn't help but lean back in shock and wonder, I kept struggling all these years when am this rich.
"Mommy left all this for me" I whispered more to myself than the person I was talking to.
"Rose.. that's not all " He added and I immediately lifted my eyes to him, there was more or something.
"I already transferred half of the Carlin empire in your names " Hearing him made me frown, I immediately forgot about my earlier excitement and raised my sharp glare to him.
"Are you trying to bribe me?" I questioned and he looked at me for a while before leaning back and sighing out loud.
Seriously I can understand why my mom gave me her properties but why him and why now if his nor trying to bribe me to accept him as my father.
"No " he whispered with a tired look on his face, it was now I noticed that he must have aged more.
His brown hair was swept back flatly on his head, his delicate eyes looking away from me while his lips in a thin line. Looking at him this closely made me understand why mom fell for him.
He was very handsome, calm and gentle. I guess I couldn't notice all this the first time we met, he was really straight forward and I was starting to like him for that.
I lowered my eyes, bits of guilt surging through my veins " why " I asked.
I wanted to know to know why he would give me an inheritance when am just an illegitimate child, won't this affect Kenneth and his wife.
"Its not a bride " he replied, the way his words came out was simple and soft. Mr. Rogers turned to look at me "Its like an apology gift for not being their for you from the beginning "
When I heard that I wanted to stop him so badly but he wanted to continue and the look he gave me made me shut up immediately.
"For all these years I was dying with guilt, I couldn't manage to take care of my daughter with the woman I will always love " he sighed and my lips still lay shut, what was I to say now.
"Though I took you to good schools, I would always drive by in my car and park by the gate just so I could see how you have grown. I knew you suffered a lot though I never appeared and it must have hurt to which I apologize, when you and Kenneth started to get close, I began preparing cause I was so sure that one day we would meet "
He took a sip on his now warm coffee and lowered his eyes " I haven't been a good father figure to you and I can't make time go back but just know that I will love you, the world may calk you names when they find out about you but I don't care you're my beautiful heiress. I love you so much Rose though it may sound strange to your ears while coming from me. Am so sorry for not being with you my dear, bit that doesn't take away the fact that I have a beautiful daughter "
I listened attentively until he had no more to say to me, I looked up and stared at him. I know that forgiving him is so out of option and I should be throwing him out of my office but how come I couldn't do it at all.
Why was my heart this soft and so forgiving, I don't have a mom but at least I do have a father right. Maybe I should just be thank full for all that, I closed my eyes and tried to let go for my past and pains.
I knew that won't be hard but I was willing to take it slow for us, there's a lot I need to think about before committing myself to this father daughter relationship and on of them is Gale.
If he will try to take Gale away from me then the two of us won't have any relationship between us.
" I am getting Married " I whispered and turned to him waiting anxiously for his answer.
I could see a smile form on his face and wow, this guy was so hot when he does that "To who?"
He questioned and I jumped out of my silly thoughts, I couldn't help but smile when thoughts of Gale surfaced " Gale " I whispered shyly " Gale Hilton"
I don't know how I started playing with my fingers but I did, this was the effect of that man. How did get to make me like this, my heart would react just because of his name. I love him so much and always will.
"I heard the Hilton family doesn't like you that much, are you really comfortable doing this " Mr. Rogers asked, his voice laced with visible concern and I raised my eyes to him.
"Me and Gale don't mind that at all, what matters most is that he loves me as much I love him so yes am comfortable and very convinced that marry him is the best for us " I replied and he nodded.
Yes I had more to say but didn't cause my love with Gale couldn't be explained.
"Do you want me to talk to Sarah for you " he questioned and I looked up at him in surprise, didn't that mean they know each other maybe yes cause he used her first name.
I pulled my chair close as if I was about to pass through the table, I leaned forward and whispered "Can you do that ?" I really yearned for a positive answer and maybe my Gale could smile happily like he used to.
"You must really love this boy, don't worry leave his mom to me " He added and I almost jumped off my chair to his lap well that would have happened if I was really a dad's girl.
I looked at this man not knowing what to say next, he really made me so speechless " I have to go " he added and then stood up.
Mr. Rogers adjusted his suit and I also got to my feet "Thank you " was all I could master right now.
He looked at me then shook his head in a no gesture " I should be the one saying thank you, even though you don't say it I know you're willing to forgive me "
"Have a nice day my girl " And with that I watched him walk out of my office door as he left.
I do have a father who really loves me. That was all that crossed my mind before my work day began but I only hoped for one thing.
Sarah Hilton should be at our wedding by his Son's side and only God knows if that will happen.