All You Wish For

Chapter 12

"Congratulations." Steve said, sitting on Elizabeth's bed. "I heard you are pregnant."

"Steve? What are you doing here?"

"I came to talk to you. I need to marry Delilah, and soon. You have to help me."

"But I don't know what to do, Steve."

"I have an idea, but you have to help."

"I am all ears."

"I am the father of Julie's kid. I even gave him my name."

"Um, so?"

"Delilah loves that kid. She would do anything for him. I need to find a way to get rid of Julie."

"Get rid of her in what way?" Elizabeth asked curiously.

"Killing her!"

"Um, what? Kill Julie? Are you insane?"

"No, I am desperate."

"Why do you have to marry Delilah?"

"Okay, look. My dad has gone broke. We lost everything. I have to marry Delilah before this goes public."

"My God, but, Steve, I don't think killing someone is the answer."

"Yes it is, and you'll see why." He said, kissing her forehead and leaving.

"Del, I have to talk to you." Nigel said as Delilah opened the door.

"Where's Kahil?" She quickly asked.

"He asked for the day off. Come to the study with me." He said while his relieved niece followed him.

"What is it, Papa?" She asked, sitting down.

"Look, um, I'm sick."

"What do you have?"

"It is some type of cancer."

"But you're going to be okay, right?"

"I'm dying."

"No, you can't die. You can't leave me alone." She said, kneeling next to him.

"Del, I know Lisa told you already. Don't make this more difficult." He said while she got up and sat back down.

"I didn't want to believe her. Now I have to."

"I wanted to tell you that although Lisa's pregnant, I won't leave you without anything. You will also receive your parent's inheritance."

"My parent's inheritance? Did I inherit something from them?"

"Who else would they leave it to? Someday you'll get married. I do hope to see that day. But, please, choose wisely."

"I know that, Papa. I will only marry someone if I really love him. I hope you respect my decision."

"Of course, honey." He said nervously.

"Ahh." Tommy screamed when Elizabeth entered the living room.

"What is wrong with you? Where is your mother?" Elizabeth asked.

"Oh, Tommy, what's wrong?" Delilah asked entering the living room.

"Mama!" Tommy shrieked.

"He calls you mama?" Elizabeth asked.

"He spends more time with me than with his mother."

"Where is Julie by the way?"

"I don't know. Lately she comes and goes without telling me."

"Doesn't she care even a little bit about her son?"