Chapter 9 - Married

"Something's not right. Father gave the envelope to Jacob 5 years ago before Jacob left to work abroad. After that, he disappeared and went nomadic. Why hasn't he told us about it every time he calls us. Not even inquiring about it?" Madam Parker thought.

"And this Jenny Do. Who do you think she is? Do you think father chose her to be Jacob's wife? Do you think she is suitable for Jacob since father chose her? Do you think she knows about this? If she did? Then why hasn't she's showing up?" Madam Parker continuously asked questions to her husband while his husband was deep in thought.

Kelly Parker is the kind of person that always does the talking while John Parker does the thought and action.

The more they talk about it the more the idea is sinking into their mind. Jacob is already married. When Jacob turns 25, they started urging him to find a wife and have a child. But Jacob always refused. He believes that marriage life is not for him. He enjoys the company of different girls. But he seldom goes all the way with them unless he knows the background of the girl. Unlike other rich and handsome playboys, he is not a sex maniac. He just enjoys the company of the girls.

Let's just say that he doesn't know what kind of girl he wants. That's why every time he met an attractive and interesting girl, he will eventually date them but later on leave them because he either got bored because the girl is not exciting enough or got irritated because the girl is too clingy.

Now that Jacob is 35, Mr. and Mrs. Parker almost gave up on Jacob getting married and having children. But destiny has another plan. It turns out that Jacob is already 5 years married and only the Elder Parker knows about this.

Something excites Madam Kelly. She has to find out who is this Jenny Do, her daughter-in-law. It doesn't matter what her background is as long as she is a good person and good to her son. She will tolerate her father-in-law's craziness.

She smiled as the thought of having grandchildren cross her mind. This was noticed by her husband and looked at her questioningly.

Madam Kelly had been pushing Jacob to get married for about 10 years already. At first, she was very picky when it comes to who will Jacob marries. She even made a checklist of standards. First, the girl must come from a First-class Elite, if not at least from a prominent family probably from the military or politics. Second, the girl must have a professional degree. Third, she must be good-looking and elegant. And lastly yet most important, the girl must have good character and attitude.

She also made a list of women that matches these qualifications. She made an appointment with these women and made a promise that their next appointment is going to be with Jacob. But to her dismay and shame, Jacob didn't meet either any of these women.

As time goes by, she didn't care about the standards anymore, as long as it is a girl and would bear them grandchildren everything will be fixed.

Meanwhile, at an exclusive bar. James found Jacob in a corner getting drunk. James quickly approached him. Jacob recognized James standing in front of him.

"Why are you here?" asked Jacob. "Madam asked me to look for you. We can't contact your cellphone, no one's answering your phone at home so I guessed you were here." James answered.