Give Me A Child

Lizzy spent the night at Gabriel's house and very early as he had said, he left Lizzy in his bed and took his bag filled with cameras and left. Lizzy was still sleeping when he left and he didn't bother to wake her. Last night was a marathon between both of them. It has been a long time since they had sex, and Gabriel stretched it to the full. When he was about to leave, he quickly typed a message on his phone and sent it to Lizzy.

"I love you my darling. It's time to go. I miss you my dearest."

When Lizzy woke up and saw the message, she was so pleased that she called Gabriel who said he was already on his way out of town.

Lizzy left the bed in hurry and took her bath and breakfast as fast as she could and left the house to the most expensive boutique in town. At the boutique, they assigned someone to follow her to make the right choice of gown for the occasion. After a few searches, she picked a silver evening gown and silver shoe. Then a pair of diamond earrings and she left there to a renowned makeup shop where she did her hair and face.

When it was 12 PM, she received a call from Alex.

"I'm almost done," she said to him. Alex was already at home waiting for her and thirty minutes later, she got there in a cab.

Lizzy was looking very classy and beautiful. Her dazzling outfit stole the attention of Alex as he continued to admire her.

"You look gorgeous. You did exactly what I wanted."

They waited for the helicopter to come and it came some minutes later. Alex held Lizzy's hand and they flew away. They landed on the helipad of the magnificent house painted in white and from the air, they could see the readiness of the occasion. And the luxurious cars finding their ways to the car park.

When Alex and Lizzy came down, they entered the house from the roof. A step at the right close to where the helicopter landed. Alex held Lizzy's hand and they first went to the red carpet and there were numerous cameramen there and they took various snap. Lizzy did as Alex had instructed, she didn't let go of smiling.

Alex and Lizzy left there and went to look for his Mom. When Alex got to her room door, he knocked.

"Mum…?" He waited. A few minutes later, she opened the door and they embraced.

"I thought you said you would be coming yesterday?"

"I'm sorry mum, my schedule was too tight. Meet Lizzy, my fiance."

His mum looked at Lizzy and her attractive outfit.

"You have a beautiful wife to be."

"Good afternoon ma," she greeted with a smile.

"Please go and show your uncles and aunts your fiance, they have been asking after you." Then she drew Alex closer, "When you are done, I want to see you alone."

"Okay," he peeked his mum on the right cheek and they left. Alex didn't go to look for his uncles and aunts. He took Lizzy to the hall for the ceremony and found a free chair for her, then he went back to his mum. On getting there, he knocked on the door again. And before he could say a word, his mum said,

"Come in."

Alex opened the door and her mom was sitting on the bed. She wore a white cocktail gown and she looked very beautiful in her makeup.

"I haven't seen that lady before. Where is Loveth?"

"Please, let's forget about Loveth. This is the woman of my dreams."

"I don't have issues with that. All I want is a grandchild from you. This is another year of disgrace."

"How mum? Please, we came here to enjoy ourselves."

"Alex, how old are you? Do you want me to compare you to your nephews and nieces? They all have kids. You will see how the entire family will pour praise and wealth on those new members. Then there will be gossip about you. Alex, give me a son or a daughter. If you can do that for me, I will be glad. I thought Loveth will give birth before this family party. That's what I thought. I'm already feeling ashamed of myself. Though, I am happy you came home with someone you have engaged. When are you planning the wedding?"

"Mum, take it easy with me. It's not that easy as you are saying it. Finding a good wife is a rare gem. You said you need a child before the next family party. I will give you the child, I promise you that. I have not said anything like this before."

"I will be delighted when that happens. Girl or boy, whichever will make me happy. You know how proud everyone is in our family. You become a laughing stock if you don't have a particular thing. I have been enduring your gossip on my back, giving a deaf ear. All I want from you is a child…"

"I have heard you mum."

"This is the only time to talk to you. Once you go back home, you will start to avoid my calls."

Alex chuckled.

"Am I lying?" She asked with open hands. "Last year, you were here with Loveth. I thought by now, we have attended your wedding. Here we are, another year."

"Mum, I said, I will produce you a child. You know I don't like long talk."

"I know. But if you don't provide me with a child next year, what should I do?"

"I will."

"Do you love that lady? I thought you were coming alone. I made a special package for you."

"What's that?" Alex asked.

"I arranged some beautiful young ladies for you to pick from. Some will share wine for the guess, while some will parade themselves, then you can choose or tell me the one you love."

"Are you serious? You gone this far?"

"What else do you want me to do? That is what you are lacking."

"Have you made this known to the rest of the family?" He lowered his voice.

"No. Why will I do that? I'm telling you a secret. No time did you tell me you have a fiance after your issue with Loveth."

"Okay. See what will happen. Don't tell the ladies to parade themselves. Let all of them share wine to the guests and our relatives. If such an arrangement is made specially for me, you can rule it out."

"Are you sure?" She asked.

"Yes. Very sure. I'm glad you told me earlier. I know you want the best for me, I will do all my best to please you."

"And also, pick my calls…" she stressed it.

Alex laughed again.

"You know I'm telling the truth."

"I know. Let me go and meet my fiance." He stood and both of them could hear the voice of the host as he introduced entertainers to the platform. Alex left his mum's room and entered the mighty hall and he started greeting some of his uncles and aunts. When he realized he was doing this alone, he wanted to go back to his seat and he was stopped by one of his uncles.

"Hi Alex."

"Mr Joe, good afternoon."

They greeted each other and shook hands.

"Did you come alone?" He asked.

"No, I came with my fiance. Come and meet her."

With smiling faces, we left where we were standing and moved to my seat.

"Darling," he said to Lizzy. "Meet Mr. Joe."

Lizzy stood up and they shook their hands.

"You look gorgeous. You are welcome to this big family."

"Thank you so much."

"This is your first time here, we will need to know you much later in the party." He smiled and nodded head, then he left.

"Know her better?" I only had a thought of his words, but didn't know what he meant. Each year, those organizing the family party try to add different things to spice up the gathering.

When Alex's mum came out, someone came to Alex's ear and whispered.

"Your mum wants you and your fiance by her side."

When he left, Alex related what he said and Alex and Lizzy left their seats and sat down with his mum.

The party was well organized and those entertaining the guests were talented. They were among the best artists in the country. After the dancing, the host took the mic and announced the welcoming of the new babies. Those who have not come to this gathering before. There were ten new babies and their parents also came out with them. This moment, each family member will write a check for the babies. And Alex's mother wants to be part of this moment. She wasn't concerned about the money, but to silence those mocking her child.

"This is all I want from you, give me a child," she whispered into Alex's ear. Alex kept quiet.

After the introduction of each child and their names, the host took the mic and said,

"This time, we are introducing introducing Mr. Alex and his fiance on stage. We love to welcome his fiance in a grand style."

There was great applause from the crowd.

"Mum, what is this?" He opened his eyes towards her.

"Am I the organizer? Everyone wants you to introduce your fiance to them." She smirked.

"I didn't know much about Lizzy, how am I going to do this? I forgot this was Lizzy's first time here."

He closed and opened his eyes, trying to absorb the shock of the announcement.