Julia Visited Her New Home

To take a look at your new home," Max replied, his expression mysterious.

Julia was surprised. "My new home?"

Max nodded, his smile captivating. "Let's just say, I've got a surprise for you, Julia."

As they arrived at the apartment, Julia gasped in shock. The four-bedroom apartment was beautifully furnished, and she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Max, this is...this is amazing!" she stuttered, her heart racing with excitement.

Max smiled, his eyes shining with warmth. "Welcome home, Julia. This is where we start our new life together."

As Julia entered the house, she felt a warm and cozy atmosphere, and her eyes widened in surprise at how tidy everything was. "Wow, you're quite the organized one, aren't you?" she said, noticing the gleaming kitchen utensils and the gas cooker.

Max chuckled, peeking his head into the kitchen. "Yeah, sometimes I cook for myself, but I'm usually busy, so I don't get to do it often."

As he showed her around the house, Julia was impressed by the comfortable bedrooms and the cozy decor. When they reached the second master bedroom, Max asked her to choose, and she hesitated, feeling a bit shy.

"Don't worry,  Julia," Max said, noticing her hesitation. "We've just gotten married, and I know you might not be comfortable sharing a room with me yet. Take your time, okay?"

Julia felt a mix of relief and embarrassment, grateful that Max understood her thoughts. "Thank you, Max," she said softly.

As they continued the tour, Max noticed some strands of hair covering her face and gently tucked them behind her ear. Julia's face flushed red, thinking he was going to kiss her, but Max just smiled and said, "You're beautiful, Julia."

When they reached the last two rooms, Max suggested, "How about you bringing your mother to stay with us? We have enough space, and I'd love to meet her.

Julia's eyes lit up. That's so sweet of you, Max! But I don't want to burden you with expenses. We can manage with what we have.

Max looked at her, surprised by her boldness. "You're quite the independent one, aren't you?  he said, impressed. "But I like that about you, Julia. I will take care of the expenses, and I'll also work harder to save up for our future.

Julia smiled, feeling grateful for Max's understanding. Thank you, Max. This is a beautiful home, and I'm happy to be here with you."

Max smiled back, his eyes warm with affection. "I'm happy to have you here, Julia. Let's make this our happy home, together.

 Julia's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at the cozy living room, the modern kitchen, and the comfortable bedrooms. She couldn't believe that Max had done all this for her.

"Max, I don't know what to say," she stuttered, her voice trembling with emotion.

Max's expression softened, and he pulled her into a warm embrace. "You don't have to say anything,

Julia. I just want you to be happy. This is our new home, and I want us to start fresh here."

As they hugged, Julia felt a sense of belonging and security that she had never felt before. She knew that Max was a good man, and she was grateful for his kindness and love.

Julia hesitated, Max, I think we should reconsider buying a house. It's safer and cheaper to rent, and besides, I work too, so it's only fair that I contribute to our expenses.

Max's expression remained unreadable, making Julia worried. But then, he quickly softened his tone" Julia, as your husband, it's my responsibility to take care of you. Please don't worry about sharing bills; I'm capable of providing for my family. If you need anything, feel free to ask.

Julia was now conscious of her words, "Are you angry? I didn't mean to offend you.

Max reassured her, "I'm not angry, Julia. I just want you to know that you're my responsibility, and I'm committed to taking care of you and your needs. Remember, my wife is my priority.

I'm sorry Max, I'm not just used to it this way. I've never had a man stand up for me like this before. Thank you, Max; this means a lot to me.

Max noticed she was getting emotional again, so he just said politely. "I promise to make this marriage work, and don't worry, I'm willing to wait until you're ready for us to consummate our marriage."

Just then Julia suggested, "Considering you're taking up all the responsibility, think we should thick-off a house from our bucket list for now. The mortgage could be overwhelming.

Max just smiled, "Okay, madam, your wish is my command."

He thought to himself, "If only she knew my true identity." But he simply said, "I'm glad you're comfortable with everything in the apartment. You'll move in tomorrow.

Julia's phone suddenly rang, she heard a woman's worried voice came through from the phone.

Julia, this is Maria. Your mother has been arrested by the insurance company for an unpaid debt. Please meet us at the station.

So it turned out that Julia's Dad defrauded an insurance company some years ago, and Mrs. Anderson was his guarantor.

The insurance company had tried to get hold of him for many years, all to no avail, reasons Mrs. Robin was picked up.

Her father had left her and her mother when she was barely three years old. And since then, no one has heard from him. Now that the insurance company couldn't find him after this long, they resulted in picking up every one of his guarantors,

Julia felt her heart drop. "Why did they pick her up?  And for what offense?!

Mrs. Robin had not been working for so many years now, she was being supported by her daughter, who helped with paying the bills, and Maria was another lady who used to work with her, and they'd been friends for many years now.

Maria said," I'm not sure what she's being charged with for now, so please hurry up and come over.              Your mother and I were about to step out when they suddenly showed up at the door, and that's how we ended up here. 

Maria's voice was firm but sympathetic. "I know this is a shock, Julia, but we need to act fast. Your mother is being held at the police station, and we need to sort out this mess as soon as possible."

Julia's mind raced with questions and worries. She felt a surge of anger towards her father, who had left them to deal with his mistakes.

"What do I need to do, Maria?" Julia asked, trying to stay calm.

Meet me at the station, and we'll figure out our next step. And Julia, please hurry. Time is not on our side.