- He Will Not Lack Love
I feel incredibly nervous and can’t stop pacing around the house. Dad is sitting on the sofa, pretending to read, but I know he’s watching me I turn to look at him, and he’s smiling His gaze softens my heart. He’s such a handsome man I love him so much
“Why are you smiling Grandpa?” feign a baby voice, and he bursts out laughing. He motion for me to sit beside h
him
“I smile because I look at you and can’t believe my beautiful daughter is about to become a mother soon. It feels like just yesterday I was holding you in my arms, newly bom, premature. You were the most beautiful baby in the world lean against his arm. I love hearing about his experience when i was born, even though I know he wasn’t there for the birth, he arved a few hours later. It’s the eternal dispute between my godfather Lucien and Dad.
I cant believe I’ll be a mom son either I feel so blessed. It’s not how once imagined it, but now I wouldn’t change a thing. Everything has happened for a reason, and I’m happy.” I don’t want to mention that I’m also happy knowing that the father of my child is the man I loved so much. Or love. I don’t know The only thing I’m sure of is that it doesn’t hurt like it did months ago Time is doing its job, and if it doesn’t let me forget completely, it at least allows me to forgive
“You know? I know my opinion doesn’t count for much, but I think Liam should know about his child. His great trauma was not having a father until Trevor came into his
- de. He helped fill that void inside him, but I’m sure the wound is still there.”
I recognize that my father is right, but I still havent decided if I really want him in my child’s life. I’m afraid he won’t accept him because he’s my child and that he might reject him when his children with his wife are bom. That’s my great fear
“Of course, your opinion is important, and I value it a lot. But don’t pressure me. There’s still some time, and I hope that before the baby is born, I’ll have made the right
ore the baby is b
Decision
Dad nods, while he strokes my hair like when I was a little girl and he would full me to sleep
My siblings enter the house. They’ve decided to spend a few days here. Fortunately, it’s school vacation season, but they’ll have to go back soon
Where is Romo?” Dade voice sounds serious. Although he’s not sure, he knows his little girl has had an on and off relationship with Alexander, my uncle Lucien’s con don’t think it bothers him that they go out, but he’s afraid my stary will repeat self, and distancing himself from his friends again is not an option for him.
“She stayed with Aunt Day. They were going to bake muffins to bring later so Aunt Susan can have some
Everyone is excited, waiting for my beautiful aunt. I love her so much. She has been the kindest woman and has always considered me another daughter. I’m glad to know that I am the one who will give her a grandchild I hope he resembles her. Although that would mean hensembles his father. I let out a big sigh. Many times I’ve wondered why I had to fall in love with him. And why if I knew he would never love me. Why did cling to trying to win his love? I was a complete fool
As I ponder all these questions, I hear the engine of a vehicle parking outside the house. My heart starts pounding. My hands sweat.
Annie, lelax, my gid Aunt Susan won’t say anything to you.” Dad thinks Aunt Susan will blame me for trying to trap Liam with a child, but nothing could be further from the truth in reality, I’m very ashamed I shouldnt have crossed the line of friendship I shouldn’t have gotten imenhed with him if he didn’t love me. I start crying and dont know why. My father pulls me to his chest and hugs me tightly God How much I needed my father! As he comforts me. I slowly calm down. I hear the front door open and see them My beloved mother and Aunt Sudan
My aum stands still not moving. She just watches me, and I can see the emotion in her eyes. Without waiting any longer, she runs towards me and gives me a tight hug. cry in her ames like when I was a little girl and would fall or get hurt. She always comforted me and made me feel better.
“Aunt Sul I missed you!” Those words were enough for both of us to break down in tears. My dear muni is heartbroken. I’m aware from my mother that she blames herself for not preventing what happened at my wedding, but only I could have done that. No one should blame themselves for it. I should have accepted Liam’s decision not to marry I should have understood that he didn’t love me and never would But hedsight doesn’t exist, and now we only have to rebuild this family that was damaged by the
bad decisions of two people
My precious butterly You look so beautiful My God You’ve always been gorgeous, but now you look like an angel” She gently caresses my belly 4 little kick surprises
ook like
Grandma, and she sheds a few more bears
“That’s your grandson Angel welcoming you My aunt looks up and meets my eyes. I wish they could see what I see at that moment. The love my aunt feels is impossible
Thank you for giving this baby a chance to come into the world. He will have all the love of his family” She remains silent for a moment, and I know she’s about to ask something uncomfortable. But I’m ready
“Will you tell my son?” I remain silent. She lowers her gaze with great sadness. “Whatever you decide, I accept. Don’t worry. In reality also think he doesn’t deserve to know that a child of his is about to come into the world. But if you decide to tell him, I agree ton ”
We walk to the living room to sit down. She doesn’t let go of my hand at any moment. Itum to the door and see Uncle Trevor entering with the suitcases along with Lewis.
I get up again to greet them. My uncle looks at me with great emotion Although he surely already knew why he was coming, it’s impossible not to be moved
Annial God bless you! Thank you for carrying my grandchild in your womb. Rest assured that we already love him very much He hugs me and I feel happy that they have. just learned about this child and already love him with all their hearts. He lets go of me and walks to greet my father. Lewis approaches me and gives me a strang hug From behind his back, he pulls out a small stuffed toy His gesture touches me, and I hug him lightly too.
Hello, Annie I brought a toy for my nephew receive it with much love. It’s the first toy for my baby, and it makes me realize that I haven’t bought anything for my child.
and time is short before his birth
“Thank you Intle cousin. Thank you for accepting my baby” He smiles and sees my siblings on the stairs
druns towards them. Once together, they all disappear from
Only we women remain in the living room. I notice that my mother and my aunt are looking at each other suspiciously I don’t want any more secrets, so look at them. intently and ask directly
Speak now or forever hold your peace Haugh, trying to lighten the tension, but they remain nous
“Your Aunt Susan wants to tell you something, but it might not be very pleasant for you. Please take it calmly look at them and nad with some unease. I breathe and try
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to stay calm for whatever they have to tell me
“Well A few days ago, when I met with your mother, I ran into Maria of the mall we went to. We exchanged some Liths, bida uncomfortable. That’s why I hesitated to tell you”
time at the end might make you
I see that it’s something that could hurt me, for both women to feel insecure about telling me. But I’ve never been weak, and whatever it is, they won’t be able to hide it for long
“Come on speak up, you’re keeping me in suspense My aunt clears her throat and begins to speak
“Well the girl was offended by the truths I told her, and then she showed her true face. The one I refused to see during the ten years she lived under my roof. She is an envious, evil, manipulative person. Because I don’t understand how my son was blinded by her. Our conversation was very bad we ended up arguing in that place, but what she told me before leaving left me thinking” She pauses before continuing. She told me she wouldn’t allow me to get close to them and that I wouldn’t meet my grandchild. That only tells me that she is pregnant. I know that news would hurt you, so lunsn’t sure whether to tell you or not, but your mother thinks it’s best. That you know right away.”
When my bunt stops talking silence fills the room. They say nothing to try to let me assimilate the news, while I only have a lump in my throat. What I feared became reality sooner than I imagined. I force myself to say something to ease the discomfort in the air.
“Well, calm down. I wasn’t something impossible to happen. They are both young and newly married, so it’s normal for a baby to come at any moment. It’s okay. But Aunt, my advice is that you shouldn’t step aside. You have the night to be present in your grandchild’s life. Now understand it well. Although I don’t plan to deny you my child, I was only held back by not knowing if I wanted Liam to find out. But look, this allows me to clarify things a bit I will inform him about my child in due time, but maybe not now. They must be excited about the arrival of their baby, and the news of mine might cause discomfort. Let’s want a bit before telling him about Angel What do you think?” Both women nod. I don’t know if it’s the right thing to do, but it’s what I’ve decided. I know that sooner or later they will find out, as the sun cannot be hidden with a finger, but at least I won’t take away the joy they must be feeling.
“Annie, you’ve always been the most generous. My son never realy deserved you? What my aunt says is very seinet, but it’s not true. It’s not about deserving. There simply
was no love, and that’s all
“No, Aunt. Im not that generous as I’m hiding my pregnancy. But he will find out in due time sure the women and change the subject.
To say that it doesn’t hurt me that Liam will soon be a father on the other side would be lying to myself. fm happy for him because he must be thribed with the arrival of bis child with the woman he loves. That baby will have both parents together. But o
