RUFUS PLEA TO COURTNEY

"I suppose she is, but we have to be very careful, from what I observed Rufus has not paid any interest or attention to her since he brought her here. But Carlos seems very curious."

As Rawlins thinks, 'He may not have paid much attention to her, but what I saw this morning didn't seems that way to me.

I will have to see the young lady then to draw my conclusion. I don't know what questions Carlos had place to the young ladies before he made his final decision but I have my reservation concerning his choice.

I don't think Rufus will be that easily influence when it comes to choosing a wife, he is much to strongminded and determine than Carlos to get caught in Cheryl's trap.'

Responding to his mother, "That is the main idea Mom, he must be drawn to her that his mind must be dissuaded, until he finds true love and not to be caught into Cheryl's scheme, just to give Dad an heir as he instructed."

"Look, Son, your Father might sound harsh for asking for an heir, but I am sure he has his reasons."

"Mom, the boys are already thirty-three and Cheryl's idea of Carlos managing the plantation is biased, so we have to help the process a bit, let us hope Carlos falls for the bait and this marriage falls through."

Courtney muttered silently, "So I am their bait? These people are completely out of their mind."

Sitting under the window listening to them both, "Oh God, these people are pathetic and insane.

I will not fall into their schemes, one already invaded my body and now they are planning to use me as bait to confuse the mind of the other.

Every minute's pass on this Island things are becoming more complicated. Show me a way out of this predicament, or these elders will put these boys in a perplexing situation, that both of them will hate each other."

Reasoning within her heart concerning the decision Rufus had made, only to come up with the thought that, 'They had pushed him to this point where there is no turning back.'

Recalling Rufus's words as he pleaded with her, 'When he speaks about his people and family could only mean he was willing to do anything in his frustration to save them.

So why aren't they capable of finding love, without interference from the elders? It seems they know Carlos's weakness for beautiful women, could it be he is a womanizer and a playboy.'

Just as questions keep popping up in her head she also felt this hurt for Rufus after everything that had happened these last few days, understanding clearly why he was in such desperation.

All he wanted was to please his Grandparent and give them their wishes, but from what I have gathered this far, he is protecting me.

How can I blame him, because of his desperation and the predicament he was faced with, he was given no choice.

The only person I could blame for this disaster is Tamara, she set us up and he was put in the spot just like myself.'

Recalling how angry and frustrated he was at the church, 'I now understand hearing for myself why he did what he did, he was pushed to do what he thought will save his family and his people.' "What should I do Lord, I need your help?"

Turning to the noise she heard, Courtney notice Rufus at the back of the house, he looks so desperate as he signals her to come to him.

Feeling her body go weak at that moment, but the way he clasps his hand together and went on his knees begging, Feeling sorry for him, Courtney muster up every ounce of courage and strength to reach him.

Observing how relieved he look when she reaches near him, hearing him whispered, "I am sorry, but we need to talk, will you follow me."

Rufus noticing the tears threatening as she keeps shaking her head, "I promise you, I will never hurt you again, what I did to you was wrong but I was frustrated.

I really didn't expect Tamara to set me up, but now I really need your help. If you will meet me on the beach, I know you will help me, if not, I will not be angry with you. I don't deserve your help anyhow."

Bending his head after a few minutes seeing how frustrated and frightened she was, Courtney didn't have the faintest idea what to do, he is desperate and I am scared to death.

Bending her head afraid to give in to his plea, when her head touch his head. Hearing him whispers to her in such a caring and sorrowful way, "Look, don't bother, I am really sorry for asking."

Looking at him go, running down the steps and get on his horse, feeling this rage inside her, 'Because his family was pushing him to a point of desperation, he is so afraid.

Oh Lord, don't they know how dangerous it is when a person is in such state of mind, the devil could use that instability to cause him to do crazy things.'

Washing her face using the hem of her dress to wipe her face, then walk into the house calling out, "Mom's, I am back."

"Come child, I am in my room."

Entering in as though surprised to see she had a guest, "Hello, I am Courtney."

Seeing the gentleman stood up, "I am Rawlins Dawson, I believe you already meet my Sons?"

"Yes, I did, Uncle I am going to get Mom's some tea, will you like something to eat or drink?"'

"Thanks, love, tea sounds wonderful, bring us two cups please," Mom's said.

In the kitchen fixing two sandwiches, and the tea then take the tray, informing her that in a while she will be preparing some soup, then leaves them alone going to her room.