Laurel didn’t expect something like that, what was going on? So many negative things were happening just when she started dating this man and it made it seem like she made the wrong choice. She held the cell phone to her ear but no words could come out of her mouth as it stayed agape. “Are you still there?” Tony spoke again after some seconds, Laurel might be aware of his grandmother through Lilian. If they were really best friends, they’d tell each other everything. “Ye ... .ye ... .yes i am, I’m just so speechless right now,” Laurel stuttered, her voice wasn’t like it was earlier.It sounded weak and tearful now. Tony must be going through a lot as they spoke, but then he wanted her to be in attendance of the burial and there was no way she could refuse even though she didn’t want to meet people yet. “That’s why I wanted to tell you physically, but it’s alright, she died peacefully in her sleep, that’s what they told me. It means it was her time to go,” Tony sniffed as he spoke
“You’re with his child?” Katerina asked, repeating Lilian’s words; her eyes popping out as her hands travelled slowly towards Lilian’s belly. “He’s responsible for the baby inside me, I didn't want to tell you on phone, that’s why I just told you I was pregnant without revealing who’s responsible,” Lilian replied, she had a frown on her face. Any time the conversation was about Tony, she was always frowning. Everyday, her dislike for him grows for no reason, and she doesn't really care. “You were pregnant for him and you didn’t know up until now?” Katerina hadn’t recovered from her shock, thoughts danced in her head. “Just like I told you on the phone, this isn’t the normal kind of pregnancy mum, it’s a cryptic one. I had no idea I was pregnant until yesterday.” Lilian clarified, rolling her eyes. She was actually frustrated about the fact that there was nothing she could do about the baby. But it was either she gave it to couples who needed it or she gave it to Tony, although sh
Lilian wasn’t surprised to hear her mother say such a thing, she continued looking away while she thought about it. Sincerely, it seemed like a good idea, a perfect one at that. The fact that she tortured her mother with her decisions was not making her very happy, she just had no choice but to make those decisions.. Allowing Katerina take care of the child was the best consolation she could offer, but she was scared. Unable to trust her mother with the child due to her likeness for Tony, Katerina might go ahead and tell Tony about the child and then it’d all be back to square one. She sighed, and allowed her eyes to meet her mother’s as she tilted her head to face her. “Promise you won’t tell Tony about this child, mother.” Katerina heaved a huge sigh of relief and embraced her daughter without answering the question yet, she was really glad that Lilian gave her this opportunity. “I want my grandchild, Lilian. If that’s the condition of me having him, then I concur,” Katerina whi
Tony was confused at first, he wasn’t sure why Laurel was so concerned about Lilian’s breakup; was that how deep their relationship was? He thought not, something was going on. “Well, sorry for her, but should that concern you so much?” Tony asked, he didn’t need to hold back how he felt about Lilian now. Laurel had replaced her in his heart and now he was starting to resent her, his mood changes just by hearing her name. Laurel sighed, he was right; Lilian breakup shouldn’t make her get lost in thought unless there was more to it. She hesitated, when a waiter came and cleaned up the spilled Chapman from the table. “There’s something you should know, Tony.” Laurel began, staring into Tony’s eyes but couldn’t hold it for long. She could see the curiosity that filled his eyes and the concern. Tony felt his chest tighten and he leaned forward on the table, trying to keep his mind straight. He had called for this meeting to know more about Laurel, but it seems there was something goin
“What are you talking about, Laurel? What do you mean carrying my child?” Tony was bewildered. Laurel burst into tears, covering her face with both hands, Tony quickly leaned forward and held her hands.A waiter who had been waiting for the perfect moment to come in and take their orders, quietly went back when she saw Laurel burst into tears. “Talk to me, Laurel. What’s going on?” Tony was anxious and his heart was starting to feel a kind of way. “Li…Lilian is ... .Lilian is pregnant for you, Tony. I really shouldn’t be telling you this, but it’s true, I saw it myself and I’m scared.” Laurel stuttered the first sentence and sobbed, she quickly reached into her bag and brought out some wipes. Tony was dumbfounded, never in his life had he felt what he was feeling in that moment, he couldn’t give a word to the feeling. He was just so confused and shocked at the same time. It had been almost a year since he and Lilian last had sex and if she wanted to get pregnant, he would have not
“Talk to me, Tony, you’re making me nervous,” Laurel sniffed, she couldn’t hold back any longer, her heart rate was unstable and her eyes didn’t leave Tony. “I’ll need some time to think this through, Laurel.” Tony sighed, making a decision in a moment like this wasn’t something he’d want to do. The look on Laurel’s face was obvious that she wasn’t happy with his response, but there was nothing he could do. He wouldn’t make a decision at such a critical moment when his emotions were unstable. “You have nothing to worry about, Laurel. I’m telling you for a fact, no matter what happens. We’re going to get married, and we’d live together. No matter what happens, I swear it to you with my life,” Tony added, he wasn’t just saying the words to make Laurel feel better. He meant it, from every fibre of his being. His eyes showed it. Laurel, even though she wasn’t happy that Tony wouldn’t make a decision yet, she was somewhat at peace with his words. But still, she really wanted to know wh
“Hello, I hope I’m speaking to Anthony?” The voice asked, from the other end of the phone, she sounded rather silent and hasty, almost like she didn’t want someone to hear. Even though it had been a while, Tony knew it was Lilian’s mother and he wasn’t expecting it. Although he had been concerned that Katerina never called him or showed up after his divorce with Lilian. Knowing Katerina, she was a kind of person that was so caring and wanted to know everything that was going on. However, he later concluded within himself that maybe Lilian never told her, or she was an accomplice in the plan. But hearing her voice now seems it wasn’t like he thought. “Katerina?” Tony called her name, allowing her to confirm that she was talking to the right person. “Thank God, I thought you wouldn’t pick up, I do not have much time, Lilian mustn’t hear me calling you. We have to meet, I’ll come by the house tomorrow.” Katerina spoke quietly and quickly. “Alright, I’ll be around,” Tony didn’t ask a
Tony was at his old house the following morning, he had no idea when Katerina would come, so it was better he went early. The house was already covered in dust and the air smelled like old clothes. Katerina would know he hadn’t been living here, he couldn’t do a rush up cleaning as that would be tiring. But then, he didn’t want Katerina to know about his status yet. That was why he didn’t bring his car along or wore expensive clothes. He was wearing a black T-shirt and black jean pants with black sneakers signifying that he was still mourning his grandmother which wasn’t a thing to hide. His green pupils made him look spectacular in the black on black outfit. Whatever the case, he was going to have find a lie for Katerina, she can’t know the truth just yet. Because it might get to Lilian, and he wanted Lilian to find out herself, he didn’t want anyone to tell her. Tony walked around his old room, holding a brown carton paper where he was placing the things he was picking up from th