"I'm sorry about him," Jessica said going close to Dawson. She didn't know why she felt she had to apologize for what her husband who was a child in an adult body did.
"Eh don't worry, he's still a child" Dawson answered.
It made Jessica understand fully why Xavier was like that, Dawson pampered him and took care of him like a child.
"But I'm still sorry either way" Jessica still said. For some reason, it felt like she should take responsibility for that child.
"Sit down, I have something important to ask of you" Dawson gestured to the seat that Xavier was just sitting in.
"Oh I hope it is something I can do" Jessica responded sitting.
"I'm sure of it"
"So I know that you and Xavier are not acquainted and that you met in front of the courthouse on the day of the wedding" Jessica gasped at the realization that Dawson was not in the dark.
Funny enough Jessica felt as if a weight was lifted from her chest. She sighed in relief.
"I'm sorry Dawson, I never meant to lie but Xavier insisted..." Jessica said trailing off.
"I know. I know my grandson. I know what he is capable of but I want you to help me with him. He is very immature in many ways and it's because he has been lonely for a long while. He is not fully developed" Dawson said with a little laugh.
Dawson pitied his son and that was why he was always picking up after him. Xavier needed to be a man but he was barely able to get up from it.
"And you need to help me with him. I know it's a lot to ask you to give me a grandchild but I'll very much like that"
Jessica recoiled in her seat. Dawson was asking for too much and she couldn't possibly do that. The only way she could successfully sleep with Xavier was if he was drunk and didn't know she was on to him.
"I don't think it's possible" Jessica answered. She didn't want to break the heart of the old man who had puppy eyes going for him but she knew it was impossible.
The slightest mention of it made Xavier throw a grown man sized tantrum and leave the room.
"But I want you to think about it and even work towards it," Dawson said.
If Xavier could get married when all hope seemed lost then he might fall in love with his wife and they might have kids.
"I do not promise anything but I would try my very best," Jessica said to give him hope.
She doubt anything would happen. Ever since she got to that house Xavier always put up a pillow wall between them. He always refused to share a meal with her even when she asked and on top of all that he was a big jerk and meanie. He barely knew how to talk to others or even hold a conversation.
Jessica knew Dawson was asking the impossible.
Jessica spent a little more time keeping Dawson company before going out to meet Xavier. She believed that Xavier wouldn't leave her since he was her ride back home and since they were still trying to prove to the public that they were a happy couple.
"Good night Dawson. I'll come again soon" Jessica said as she stood at the door frame.
"I will wait eagerly and hope you do come soon" Dawson replied.
Jessica thought she saw a sad expression on his face. If she could she'll come every day and keep him company. It was sad to be sick and it was now even more sadder to be stuck in a hospital without any company all day.
"What if I come tomorrow too? I'm free because I am on leave from work" Jessica said.
She saw his face light up with joy. She was free after all there was nothing for her to do. She could as well spend her day visiting him and spending time with him.
"I would very much love that," Dawson said with a smile.
He was lonely since Xavier thought it wise to be at the company and only visit him once in a blue moon. One of the things Jessica was good at was making him feel good even as an old man. She might have entered the family wrong but Dawson was going to do all it took to make her stay.
If he was healthier and able to move around on his feet he would play matchmaker for them and get them together, but since he was laying there all day then he needed to get someone to do his bidding.
"Bye Dawson," Jessica said closing the door.
Dawson began to think about who could help him achieve his goal of putting the two together. The only trustworthy person who came to mind was Roselle. She knew Xavier all his life so she could very well give Jessica the right kind of advice that would benefit her in winning Xavier's heart.
Xavier might not agree with his grandfather now but Dawson was certain that when he leaves this earth and after a while Xavier would begin to understand and appreciate all he did for him including forcing him into marriage.
Dawson picked up his phone on the stand and dialed Roselle's number. The Doctor keeps emphasizing how he needs to take care of himself because he barely had any time left. According to the doctors he was supposed to only last about three months.
"Hello, Chairman" Roselle said on the other side of the line.
Roselle had been a trusted hand and Dawson knew he could leave the business to her.
"You do not even come to see me anymore," Dawson said.
"Ohh Chairman, I only wanted you to have quality time with your grandson and daughter in law"
"Well it's been a good time thank you for your concern" Dawson replied.
"Do you need me to do something Chairman" Roselle asked.
Although she had practically been treated like family by Dawson. Roselle likes to keep her distance from them because she claimed she wasn't at their status.
"Come see me tomorrow," Dawson said.
"Come earlier than Jessica. I have a favor to ask"
Xavier watched as Jessica came out of the room. He was sulking as he sat on one of the waiting chairs in the hallway. He actually thought of leaving her here since it seemed like she was taking his grandfather's side and thinking of giving him a great-grandchild.
His grandfather should be content. He asked him to get married which he did after much constraint and thought but now a new favor? He felt bad for talking to his grandfather like that but it seemed as though his grandfather was using his sickness as an excuse to get him to do things.
Jessica had her sit beside Xavier. She wanted to comfort him and tell him that she did not plan to have children with him. Although she did her children were set for life and would never have to worry like she did as a kid.
She was definitely not going to be giving her virginity to a man who acts like a child, bully, and jerk all at once. He could win an award for that.
"Do not worry Mr. Delgado, I have no intentions of getting pregnant. At least by you"
Someone her statement did something strange to Xavier's stomach. Her words were right and what he wanted but hearing them did not quite sit well with him. He wanted to react but he controlled himself because that was what he wanted.
He would not be satisfying himself sexually with this woman. She had many secrets and he knew her no more better than a stranger.
"Mr. Delgado, you know we are yet to sign the contract we said we would sign. When do you think we can do so?" Jessica asked.
She wanted Xavier to see that she was really not interested in making her children heir of the greatest empire in the Chiachester city no matter how tempting it was.
"I will have a lawyer whip up a contract. If you have any terms you want to be met for your troubles send it to me and I'll add it to the contract if it seems reasonable enough" Xavier answered.
He had been busy ever since the wedding that his mind derailed from the contract. It was a relief that Jessica reminded him of it.
"I must say, Jessica, I'm glad that you remembered the contract. The earlier we sign it and settle it all the better for us"
"It's no problem at all," Jessica said.
She was going to leave the city after the divorce. She couldn't possibly stand the judgment of the city after the divorce. She only would be blamed because why would they blame the golden boy of the city? All she would ask for is enough settlement to live her dream life in any city she chooses.
"Can we go?" Jessica said standing up.
"Oh yes, give me your hands. We still have to continue acting" Xavier said offering his arm to her which she took.
"Let's switch things up. I'm driving" Jessica said.
"I do not think that's a very good idea," Xavier said.
"You don't think I have good ideas Do you?" Jessica asked.
Maybe poking at him would help her get what she wanted.
"Fine you can drive" Xavier gave in not wanting to offend his wife who seemed to be easily offended.
"Thank you"