Scared to Death

Henry was a very handsome man that the ladies always had their eyes on. Henry wasn't a wealthy man and wasn't born into wealth, but Henry always dreamed he'd marry into wealth someday and have all the precious things he dreamed about. When Henry was around his friends, he'd talk like he had money because most of his friends had an abundance of money. Not having any wealth like his friends, made Henry jealous. Henry's relationships were not much to speak of. Many girls broke up with him after just a few dates because he couldn't give lavish gifts.

Henry's luck and entire life were about to change because one of Henry's rich friends was invited to a party. His friend only knew the person who invited him, so he thought it would be a good idea to bring someone he knew to keep him company. Henry and his friend were having a good time at the party. Henry told Jack he was going to get some punch and would be back shortly. Just as Henry was scooping up some punch a pretty blonde woman approached Henry and introduced herself to him because Henry's appearance took her breath away. She knew he was the one for her and she wasn't going to let someone else take him away.

"Excuse me, sir, could I please have some punch?" asked Monique.

"Sure," said Henry. 

Henry was blown away by her beauty and was very happy they met. 

Monique said, "I heard you're a friend of Jack's, he's a great guy. Don't you think so?"

"Yeah, he's been a close friend of mine for many years. Jack and I went to the same schools growing up," said Henry.

"I tell you what, would you like to come over to my place this Saturday around 6:00 and I'll cook you a good meal?" asked Monique.

"I'd be delighted to try your cooking. I'm sure I won't be disappointed," said Henry. 

"Great! I'd like to introduce you to my godparents," Monique said.

After the party was over Monique asked Henry if he would escort her to her car. As Monique got in her car and Henry was turning away to meet up with Jack, Monique rolled down her window in the car and said "Henry could you come over here for a moment?" Then she said, "Henry, it's quite alright if you'd like to kiss me goodbye." So Henry kissed her and said, "Could I kiss you one more time?" Monique, replied, "Sure! That's fine with me." After they kissed Monique said, "I'll see you Saturday, and don't be late." Henry replied, "Don't you worry, I won't be late."

Monique drove off into the sunset to her mansion. Henry got into the car with Jack and Jack asked, "How'd it go Henry?" 

Henry said, "I believe I just found the woman I've been searching for all of my life."

"That's great! I hope it works out for you both," said Jack."

"Jack, she wants me to meet her godparents this Saturday."

Jack responded, "Did you know her parents left her a vast fortune before their untimely death several years ago? They died when their private jet crashed over Mexico during a vacation. You think I've got a lot of money Monique's wealth makes me look poor. If you marry Monique you'll be set for life."

"That's what I'm banking on," said Henry.

Jack said, "Well here's where I drop you off, and let me know how Saturday goes."

"I'll let you know, don't worry," said Henry.

Henry bought a nice suit to impress Monique for their Saturday date. When Henry was finished with dinner at Monique's, Henry kissed Monique goodbye and Monique said "Why don't you spend the night with me? This big house gets pretty lonely at night and I could sure use the company." "Are you sure it's okay? You don't know me that well," said Henry. "Come on Henry! I don't bite!" said Monique. Henry accepted Monique's invitation and they shared some wine before turning in for the night.

As Monique and Henry lay in bed together Monique asked Henry if he would be interested in moving in with her. Henry replied "I would love to move in with you. I'm tired of being a bachelor and I enjoy being with you. By the end of the week, Henry moved into Monique's mansion and within a month they were married.

Many years had passed, and there were good times and bad times. Henry liked his scotch and whiskey and it showed. Henry loved Monique's money more than her. Monique was very depressed and not happy with Henry's spending. Henry and Monique fought a lot and that’s probably what fueled Henry's drinking and Monique's depression. It was hard for Monique to get around because she had fallen down the stairs and shattered the bones in her right leg. She had to limp around. Monique's beauty was deteriorating and Henry felt it was time to get rid of Monique so he could have her fortune to himself.