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Thirty

Chapter 30

I left Mia's place after spending more time with her.

I arrived home but didn't see anyone so I sat down on the couch to rest for a while before going inside my room to bathe and have a change of clothes before going out for dinner since it's like a routine now that we all have to eat dinner together to get to see one another. I finished dressing an walk out of the room to the dinning area where I saw both of the sitting which means I'm the only one they're waiting for "good evening" I greeted not calling anyone's name in particular which Vivian smile

"How was your day dear?" She asked

"It was fine," I said, sitting down on my spot where the maids began to serve us. We ate silently but I could feel the gaze of someone eyes on me which I don't need to look up to see who it is because I know already almost through with the dinner when Charlie decided to choke me

"Lilly, don't you think I should buy you a car?" He said to himself rather than asked which makes me choke on my food and begin coughing which Vivian hand a cup of glass water to me, I drink a lot before getting breathing back

"Thank you" I said to Vivian which she nods and turn to her husband

"Why will you buy her a car?" She asked scrutinizing her face

"Well I guess she needs one to be moving around with"

"But the chauffeur is doing that already"

"When was the last time you saw him doing that? or are you just naive or blind to notice small changes around you?"

"I don't get where this is leading to and moreover" before she could continue I cleared my voice which brought their attention to me because I think they have forgotten I'm there

"Don't worry about the car I'm doing fine" I said not wanting to witness another fight between them

"I'm worried because you're carrying my child" Charlie said and continue "I need you to be comfortable so that my baby will be comfortable too" he said his voice lace with authority which I didn't say anything again "and for you" he said facing Vivian" you need to start paying attention to things and people around you not just you alone" he said getting up from his sit leaving the dining with high tension which I'm about to quietly leave but Vivian talk

"Don't worry dear sir and eat your food" she said with smile on her face which I don't have any other option than to sit and eat even though I'm not comfortable I expected her to be angry or something else but reverse is the case

"Good night" I said standing up not able to withstand the thick atmosphere

"Night Lilly" she replies which I walked back to my room to rest for the night

I felt like someone was holding me in my sleep which made me snuggle closer to the person for comfort before opening my eyes to see it's Charlie. I tried to get out of his grip but he's holding me tight "what are you doing here?" I asked trying to get out from his grip

"Just let me hold you and sleep. I promised not to do anything" he says sniffing my neck

"Your wife is around and I don't want any problem so please leave and let me rest"

"Don't worry give me some minutes and I will leave" he said, which I stopped pushing him away since he will be leaving. I adjusted and snuggle closer to him for comfort and slept off without sending him away

I could feel the sun rise but I didn't feel like waking up yet until I tried to turn and felt something wrap around my waist and my back pressing into something strong which made me get up quickly because I could recall telling him to leave "what are you still doing here?" I asked a little bit angry which Charlie didn't say a word nor looked like someone that is about to get up "you know Vivian is around and you slept in my room" I shouted kneeling on the bed facing un bothered Charlie

"Calm down" he said trying to touch me but I didn't let him

"Please don't tell me to calm down just leave before your wife find out you're in my room" I said getting up from the bed

"I promised she won't find out"

"I know but just leave" I said walking into the toilet to get away from him because I don't want any issue. I took my bath and walked out of the toilet luckily he was nowhere to be found which I was glad. I quickly dressed up and left since o will be meeting with father today and check out the house I asked them refurnish for him

"Hello father" I said immediately he picked up

"Hi Lily. How are you today?" He asked which I smiled because it's been long I heard such thing from him

"I'm fine and you?"

"Fine too"

"Okay let's meet up I will send you the address you're to meet me"

"Okay" with that the call got disconnected and I walked out of my room to the main parlor where I saw both Charlie and Vivian on the dining room

"Good morning" I greeted

"Morning dear, how was your night?" Vivian asked

"Splendid your's?"

"Nice. Join us for breakfast"

"No thank you" I said and continue" I will do that outside I'm going out already"

"So early. What's the occasion?" Curious Charlie asked which I didn't want to reply him but have too since the wife is present

"I have an appointment" I said without giving out the details he is about to ask further which I didn't let him "I'm off, see you later" I said waving at Vivian before dashing out if the house

I arrived earlier than father so I collected the key from the caretaker after thanking him. I couldn't hide how excited and content I am to own a house, a place I could call mine, a place I have the right over everything. I walked closer to the building but couldn't stop smiling. I love my new home even before setting my foot inside the building. I turn back to see the car parking at my back which my father amble out with smile on his face I rush and hug him because I missed his warm embrace before paying the taxi driver

"What occasion?" Smiled my father

"Don't spoil the fun father. Come let's go inside" I said holding his hand to the gate "here open the gate" I said handing over the key to him which he looked at me waiting for more explanation "don't worry I will tell you everything" I said smiling at him which he open the black gate and we entered facing the white painted duplex with black roofings. I smiled at my confused father because I'm yet to tell him anything we amble inside the main parlor to which it's painted orange because I have a thing for orange color which beautifies the parlor even the sofa is orange and black color while the dining area is painted Ash. I showed my father around where one room is painted Ash and black the other painted purple and pink before moving back to the main parlor

"So father, how did you see the house?" I asked

"It's fine my dear but who owns it?" My curious father asked which I smile at him because I know he will definitely asked the question

"Well" I said trailing off which he sat there looking at me

"Well what?" He couldn't let his curious mind rest

"Well it's our new home" I finally said smiling sheepishly but guess my father has its own mind because he didn't say anything rather he looked shocked I guess

"What did you just say?" He asked me to look at my face to see any sign of a joke on it but he didn't say "how come?" He asked

"Father" I said

"When did you build it and where did you get the money from?" My questioner father asked

"From the money's have been saving and I didn't build it" I said

"Then what?"

"I bought it and refinish it that's all" I replied

"Lilly" he said getting up and walked o my place "I'm proud of you and I'm sorry for everything" he said emotionally

"Father please" I beseech because I have let go of the past and don't want to be reminded of it. "you're everything I have left in this world, so I want you to leave your remaining days in joy, peace and harmony together with me. I don't want to see you far away from me anymore"

"I won't ever be far away from you again my little princess that I promised you I won't" he reassuringly reply with smile

"That's all I want" I smiled at him before sitting down because I can no longer stand for long time anymore since my due date is close

"So?" He said which I looked at him not understanding what he means "I can't live here alone without you"

"Don't worry, just a few more days to go and we will be together. We will fill all the missing pieces in our life" I smiled happy to be with my father once again

"I will try my best. I just hope you're not feeling any pain?" He asked concerned

"Don't worry I'm fine. Let's me call Sam over to bring in some groceries"

"I can get that myself" he said getting up

"No no. It's far and moreover Sam is closer and have means of transportation"

"Oh okay then" he said sitting back while lying on his lap thinking and missing the old days he began stroking my hair with his finger while singing while I just lay down calmly enjoying my father's love with the peace that comes with it which I never thought I could have again. We sat there like that which I began to feel sleepy when the door is pushed open and Sam walked in with smile on his face

"Father" he said dropping the shopping bags in his hand and amble toward us to give father a hug not minding me which I smiled because I know he's always like this when he sees father

"Sam" father said in his lovely and calming voice he used for close ones embracing Sam in a tight hug.

"How have you been?" Asked father

"I'm fine thank you" smiling Sam said "and I'm glad to see you safe and sound here with us" he smiled and hug him again which father hugged h back

"I'm happy to see you both still doing fine. I hope Lilly hasn't been giving you a tough time?" He jokingly asked

" Father you know her very well to be troublesome even when she's not pregnant and now that she's pregnant it's doubles, so have been enduring" Sam teased

"Sam" I feigned being angry which father laughed

"You both will never grow up. Let me prepare something for us" but before he could stand up Sam quickly run to the shopping bags he drops

"Don't worry it's my treat today" and he picked the bags and walked into the kitchen while I smile I can't really says who enjoys cooking between Sam and father

"Then let me assist you it's been I cooked" father said which I looked up at him which he quickly speaks up" I haven't been cooking for myself rather I bought foods because I don't think I can eat what I cooked without you" he said weakly which I hugged him from behind "I really missed cooking but I have no one to cook for so I don't bother cooking at all instead I ordered foods or eat instant noodles" he continues

"It's okay father. I'm here now you can cook for me" I reassured him by smiling

"And am always here too" Sam said hugging him too which he hugged us both

"Thank you" and with smile on our face we all went into the kitchen and begin cooking while we gist and laugh about old days