Chapter Eighteen

"You are all welcome to our home .Feel comfortable !"Corazon happily said.

As Liza walked downstairs ,she was surprised to see Hardy with his parents as well as his wife Alexandria .The wedding was very grand and it was the talk of the town .Until now ,everyone still talks about the wedding ."Why should I be surprised since it was a norm of the wealthy ones to flaunt their wealth about especially on occasions that will grant them societal respect !

But I could not attend the wedding of my own best friend because of his betrayal .

The truth is I had missed him and all his long talks .

I wished he had told me the truth earlier since he knew me better than anyone else .

He knew how much I hated lies but he still didn't tell me anything and all he could do was to hurt me .

Today ,after such a long time ,we have finally met in person but this was different because he was with his wife .

His life partner who was in her ninth stage of pregnancy and could give birth anytime soon to their first born child .

Looking at their stature ,I could see that they made a great couple and deep down ,I was happy for him .

Starting a family of my own with Hardy was always my dream and today Alexandria was living that dream .She was living the dream that I always wanted but I was not hurt because I finally found the man of my dreams .I was in love with Clinton and if ever we get the opportunity to be together one more time ,then he would be the father of my children .

I looked at them as they chatted happily as if nothing had ever happened between our families . They renewed their love for each other in their hearts .The family seemed complete now .I guess the family has now been blessed .May the blessings make a heaven and shower greatness in our home giving us a sign of positiveness again and again !

I had to behave well and matured so that I don't cause a scandal in front of everyone .

My emotions can't get ahead of me in this state .

Mummy organised this breakfast gathering with much love and time hoping that our families would reconcile and sort out our differences so I cannot allow any issue of the past to spoil and create a mess in this delightful gathering .

A pickle goes well with hamburger...!"Liza said stuffing a reasonable amount into my mouth ."This is delicious and I think everyone should have some .

Okay ,I will serve everyone today .Beef bourguignon for you Xandria .

It 's going to give you much strength as well as your unborn baby ...!"Liza said serving her .

"These will taste delicious ,I have eaten it before but it was just once. When Hardy and i were still in college ,it was one of the meals he served me with on our first date .I still can't forget every single detail of what happened that day !"Xandria said with a smirk on her face .

"What was Xandria trying to insinuate ?

Was she trying to get my attention or was it the habit of pregnant women to talk about things which are archaic ?..!"Liza thought serving the rest of the guests .

She controlled her temper and stayed calm to her listen to all she said .

"I can see you both have a lot of history together which is quite fun to talk about .If you wouldn't mind Mrs .Williams ,would you care to share those stories with me ?"Liza asked with a smirk on her face too .

"Who wouldn't want to share such amazing stories with a friend ?

Don't worry Liza ,I will tell you all that you missed !"Xandria said clinging hard onto Hardy's arm.

"I can see Xandria came purposely to annoy me but I wouldn't give in to her claims !"Liza thought faking a smile at her.

"No worries Xandria ,you can tell me those stories when I lay on my bed in the night since I missed bed time stories and your history with Hardy fits in better to put me to sleep !

Don't stuff too much food in your mouth because you might get choked !"Liza gave a quick comeback .

"Liza ,what are you trying to say ?"Xandria asked with a straight face .

"Nothing much Xandria but I would like to advice you on one thing!

Stop making claims as though I was interested in your husband because I'm not and I will never be .

I have no interests in married men and Hardy won't be the first neither will he be the last !"Liza said , gritting her teeth .She was almost freaking out .

"Liza !"Corazon called with a smirk on her face.

That voice of hers seem like a caution so Liza kept quiet and thought of something to fit into her claims .

"Mummy ,I'm just joking ! You know how sarcastic I can be sometimes so I don't expect her to take it serious !

Am I right Xandria ?"Liza asked with a hypocritic smile on her face .

"This is the best version of my friendship that you can get so why don't you taste these aspics and tell me how they taste ,huh?

These are tomato aspics ..!"Liza said dishing it out on her salad plate . It was a dish in which ingredients were set into gelatine ,a jelly -like substance made from a meat stock or consommé . "You know ? As a matter of fact ,these foods were prepared to maintain and keep you and my godchild's health in balance !

Don't be surprised Xandria ,who could fit in as a better godmother than me ? No one , which means my proposal is accepted !"Liza added with an evil smirk on her face .

"At long last ,I could shut her mouth up .She pushed me so I gave her a version of my mind !

After finishing breakfast ,i settled all forms of misunderstandings that I had with our families and left them to talk and discuss about a lot of things. I needed to get ready since I had a task ahead of me .

I left them and they talked and recalled their beautiful memories !"

"Liza!" I knew it was Hardy in my room that is why I left downstairs .

"Hardy ! It's good you are here ! Since I didn't have the chance to attend your wedding ,I wanted to congratulate and share your joy of being a father !

By the way ,here is my gift and I know you will like it once you unwrap it !

Please forgive me for my absence at the event !"Liza said taking a seat on her couch .

"It was justified ,I betrayed you and I know that you want nothing to do with me anymore !"Hardy said with his head bent in shame .

"The past is in the past and you are my friend , no matter how many times we fight ,we still end up together !

Hardy ,I missed you and to be frank I was really hurt when I heard that you kept secrets from me .

You impregnated Xandria yet, you still claimed to love me !

That hurts even more because you were playing with my feelings !

All the same ,I'm glad you assumed your responsibilities as a father to your unborn child and a husband for your wife !

I hope that you two make a great family .

Your wife is so lucky because she's living my dreams as your wife .

But it doesn't hurt anymore because I only see you as a friend now and nothing else !

If I was able to forgive everyone who lied to me , then why won't I forgive you who is my best friend ?

I love you Hardy and there's nothing that will ever put an end to our friendship ..!"Liza said hugging him tightly .

"By the way ,forgive me for what happened earlier but your wife was so annoying and I couldn't just watch her make such indirect claims against me !"Liza said honestly.

"You did great by putting her at her place !

It's high time she learnt a lesson from her actions !

I easily get bored of her presence because she feels jealous about everything and every lady that comes close to me. Thanks to her ,I have lost two contracts !

She's unbearable Liza , and I'm so glad you put her in her place !"Hardy admitted sincerely.

"Do you love her ?"Liza asked rolling her eyes at him .

"No Liza ,I don't ! I married her for the wellbeing of my child and not because I loved her !

Then I had no choice and I knew I had to take responsibility for my actions .I created the mess so there was a need for me to must clear it up !

I wish there was a way out of this marriage but unfortunately there's not .It's either I learn to love her or learn to never do so !"Hardy said after a deep sigh .

"I understand Hardy , and don't forget that I'm always here for you when you want to talk .I will always be there and that's my promise !"Liza said tapping his shoulders .

"What about you Liza ?

How has life been in these past months ?"Hardy asked grabbing a seat by her .

"A lot ! Having encountered the truth about my birth and now living with my parents ,my aunt who happens to be my friend ,aunt Goodie and mum is great ! I'm happy with them by my side !"Liza said ,tugging her hair behind her ears .

"What about your love life?"Hardy asked .

"Hardy ,it feels difficult to touch on that aspect of my life but since you have asked,I will tell you !"Liza said and began to narrate everything to him.

"Liza,I know Clinton will make you happy so don't lose this opportunity to step into eternal happiness and joy .

After listening to everything ,I can conclude that he's a good person . Cease this opportunity to be happy Liza. I will be happy when I see you completely happy with Clinton!"Hardy said hugging her shoulders .