Fate

chapter 29

Bessie's POV

Sir Daniel proposed to me and I didn't know how to feel,I couldn't hide my feelings anymore, I really like him. He may have hurt me before, but he did not mean it. I couldn't be happier. He chose me,he loves me. Me,just me,only me. And when he kissed me,I was a bit surprised. Because I have never done that before. He seemed to have caught on because he taught me how to. And his lips felt so soft.
I honestly felt a bit on edge. Don't get me wrong,just that,his lips are so soft, and mine,well,I wasn't really living a luxurious life,and I worked all the time,so I was feeling self conscious, was my lips chapped,was my skin dry, was my palm hard from overworking.
But his continuous kiss made everything disappear. The only thing that mattered at that moment was us,our baby, and the future that awaited us.
As beautiful as it started, it ended too soon for my liking, and Ma'am Vera showed up. She looked happy to hear the news of our engagement. I was also happy. Sir Daniel said goodbye and went out,but not without looking at me lovingly first.

"Haha,my boy sure is in love."

Ma'am Vera chuckled when the door was closed. I could only smile in return.

"I know he'll treat you well. After all,I brought him up myself to be the most handsome, respectful, intelligent, courteous man he is today."

She had pride laced in her voice. And she was right. Sir Daniel was indeed all what she said he is.

"I have to go help with the evening meal, Ma'am Vera."

"Of course, my child. Take care, though,do not overstress yourself and your baby.

"I will, Ma'am."

With that, we both went outside, I to the kitchen,her to the yard. My head still replayed the proposing scene I nearly bumped in Ma'am Judith. I quickly apologised because I knew the tantrum she'll throw. Surprisingly, she just looked at me and smirked.
And it sent shivers down my spine. The smirk looked menacing. I lowered my head and headed as quickly as my feet could get me to the kitchen to go and help with the evening meal.
After that, I headed to my dad's to tell him about my engagement. I got there, and i saw him cleaning the house. I immediately joined. After all,it's also my home. We cleaned in silence. The only time one of us spoke was when we needed help in a chore. I was in deep thought, thinking of how to break the news and dreading how he'll react to it.

"Bessie dear?"

"Yes, father."

"Are you alright?"

"Yes, father,why ask? "

"Because you seem to be in your own world. What is going on? Has sir Daniel showed an attitude you do not like? If he has,I do not care whether he is the father of your baby or not,I'll tell him a piece of my mi-"

"Sir Daniel asked me to marry him. And....I..I.. said yes."

He stopped cleaning to look at me,his expression unreadable. He stood there for quite some time, and I started to feel nervous. What if he does not approve of it? After minutes that felt like an hour,he broke the silence.

"Bessie, do you really love this guy,or are you just doing this for the sake of the child?"

"I.. I have feelings for him,father, honest."

"Hmmm,I see. I guess there's nothing I can do to stop two youngsters in love. I'm happy for you, my dear,and you have my blessings. I'm sure Mary is happy whenever she is. If only she were here to see how grown you have become."

"Thank you, dad. I love you so much."

I croaked.

"I love you too. Bess."

I hugged him on impulse,tears sprang in my eyes. I may have had misunderstandings with him, but a father is always a father. Blood is thicker than water, after all. I felt happy,for once, it felt like I'm having a fairy tale life. With everything negative fading in the back of my brain.
We parted when we heard a cough. Only to turn and see Ma'am Vera and sir Daniel starting at us with a basket in their hands.

"Oh, where are my manners? Please come in."

"Thank you, Steve."

Ma'am Vera said, setting the basket on the table nearby.

"We came bearing dinner and an important news. I hope you already know what it is,unless Bessie here wants to keep it as a surprise."

" Thank you, Vera, that is so thoughtful of you. Please have a seat. And yes,about the news,my daughter came to tell me about Daniel proposing to her,and she said yes."

"And what do you have to say about these youngsters union,I know it happens to be so soon,but my boy was eager to do the right thing."

"I also spoke to my daughter. She seems  eager as well. And I do not want to be the one to stop this union. Daniel boy,you have my blessings. But make sure you take good care of my daughter, or else I do not care who you are or your status in the society, I will make you pay. My daughter is all I have,and giving her away is a bit hard for me, but I want to see her and my unborn grandchild happy with a family to call her own. My only problem is how society will react,but I trust everything into the hands of God. He knows what's good. He will always be by our side."

Tears streamed down my eyes when I listened to every word my dad spoke with passion. He turned to look at me with love in his eyes. I hugged him once more. He is my hero.

"Erhem.. well spoken Steve, I'm proud of this union myself. We now need to make sure they get married as soon as possible. Gradually, gradually, we will conquer, I believe this union is already blessed by the Almighty God himself. I have to get the necessary arrangements done. Who knows,this is what we need to end the stigma of being with a different race."
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Hi everyone 👋, I'm so sorry I took long,I guess I'm the laziest of authors lol. This is another chapter done. What do you think of this one? Please feel free to comment, vote ,follow and fan. See you all in the next chapter. Until then,stay safe,take care,and I love you all so much❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

P.S. The above picture is a picture of myself