Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Henry's Quest
I don't know if it is your intention or not...but the character of Henry still leaves me cold...he is a very weak-minded and selfish individual...I know we all make mistakes in our youth...but what he did to Vanessa and then by extension was so incredibly unjust...I can't at this time root for him...they say that having a life-threatening illness changes a person...and by Henny giving him a second chance at life...he is out to rectify the past...what you've described of Henry's personality goes beyond just a youthful mistake...but is more like a huge character flaw at his core...
I would have thought that breaking through Vanessa's barriers would have been more difficult than Henny's...she is the one who faced direct rejection and she was the one who was left pregnant, alone, and heart-broken by Henry's cowardice...but there she is...accepting this man back not only in her bed...but back into her fragile heart....I understand more clearly Henny's resentment...it makes sense to me...if left up to this weak man and his parents...she might not even exist now...this is a very interesting story indeed...so glad you gifted us with another intriguing chapter in their saga...
Thank you again...I look forward to where you take this story...and I didn't overlook that no mention of protection was msde in Henry's and Vanessa's more recent encounter...wonder what Henny will make of that and what will the result of her parents' carelessness...excellent writing as always...
Author's Response:
Thank you for your in depth review. Yes, Henry is weak, but he's working on it. All men are not Alpha and strong. Henry's flaw is that he was born sickly with a silver spoon in his mouth, being waited on hand and foot. Of course by the time he had to make an adult decision at 19 never having to have to live in the real world, he did what was easy.
The good part is that Henry had a conscious. He knew he was wrong and was filled with self loathing. He deliberately married a lesbian because he didn't feel that he deserved to be loved again. He wouldn't date because he felt that he wasn't worthy to be loved after what he did to Vanessa. He went aimlessly through life, just existing. He was rich in money, but poor in health and spirit...until Henrietta.
When he realized that his daughter was his salvation, he felt that God was giving him a second chance to get things right. When he went to Vanessa, he didn't go with the intent to seduce her and she certainly didn't expect to end up in bed with him. But the vow they had made to God never left their subconscious minds and when they kissed, all their pent up emotions came pouring out.
Now they are at a crossroads in their relationship. Henry has not won her back, and Vanessa will back off from Henry because of her daughter. It will be an interesting journey.
Henry has to go through some things to become a stronger man. He will have to fight for what he wants which is something money can't buy.
You don't have to be on his side, but know that with his second chance, he would give his very life before he hurts either of the two women again.
Brenda
Reviewer: attheritz Signed 
Date: 31/12/11
