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When a young single parent, Jack, takes in his child and starts caring for her, he never thought that feelings far different from paternal whould ensue.

 What will he do to stop this feelings? Can he stop them or would he just let love lead the way despite the red flag in his head that tells him this is wrong on all levels?

Daddy's Little Angel

You are getting what? I asked shocked. 


"Yes, I'm gonna be a Mrs soon." She beamed. I've never seen my mum this happy except for that time Angel called her momma. That was angels first word..... 


I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was in tears.... 


I couldn't stop my self. It was a memorable day indeed. 


Her face was so innocent....so cute,delicate and pure. Just like an Angel..... 


I was pulled out of memory lane by a joyful scream 


"I'm gonna have a grandpa!!" She sang as she did the happy dance. 


Did I ever tell you guys that this girl is really hyper when she decides to? One would never think she was a broody, about to be teenager when you see her in this mood. 


"Jack, why aren't you saying anything? Aren't you happy? You better be happy cause you put me up to this." 


"Oh, it's not that mum". I said as I hug her (a form of re-assurance) 


"I was just overwhelmed with happiness. I don't know how to express my joy...." I said still stunned. 


"Aweeee.....my poor baby..." She began 


"Don't call me that muuummm...I have a ten year old kid!" I complained. 


"Shut it! You'd always be my baby till the day I draw my last breath." She told me. 


"Mumm, don't speak about your death now! Not after dropping the bomb about your engagement. Which by the way may I ask, when do you intend to throw the party?" 


"Uhmm.... Actually that's the thing...it's by the end of this month." She told us. 


"What? That's just a week from now!" I lamented. 


"Yeah I know, we knew people would think it's early but, we figured we're way to old for this so why not just get it over with?" She explained. 


"That makes much more sense. But still, don't you think it's not enough time to prepare? Get things done and people informed. Things like that?" I tried to make her see reasons. 


"Ugh, it's an engagement party and not a wedding. I'll survive. Besides my darling husband to be, says he'll handle that end." She stated confidently. 


"I heard that." My mum playfully glared her direction. Making Angel give her a sheepish look. 


"Mum, I do agree with her though. And I must confess, hearing you talking like a love seek teenager doesn't go down well with me. I'm still your son. Keep the mushy stuff down low." 


"Oh, I will try. But when he's around and he gives me that dazzling smile of his, gosh I just melt into a puddle." She say with dreamy eyes. 


"Hey, Jack, don't forget our deal. It's your turn to keep your part of the bargain." She said with a mischievous smirk. 


I was confused at first as to what she implied. But soon remembered the deal we made of me trying to move on with my life if she did. And although it took her five more years to do so, she finally did it leaving me with no choice. 


"Mumm, not now okay? Firstly, we need to celebrate!" I said changing the topic 


"Does this mean I'm no longer grounded?" Angel asked with hopeful eyes. 


"Hmmm, let me think...urhhh...the answer is no! But you're free for today though." I said. 


"Enough with the bickering, let the fun begin!!" My mum chimed.


Chapter 5