Chapter 414 An Amazing Father
"Morning princess, can I sit?"
He said leaving his stares on me. I was lost for words, his coming took me by surprise.
"Sure dad,Good morning"
He nodded then smiled and sat down and I did the same too.
"I know we have not really been best of friends but there is never a good time then now. Abigail,I want you to understand that I was strict because of what will come after your seventeen birthday. I did not want to join force with your mom to pamper you because I know if are you to be the Southern queen, you have got to be strong. I wanted you to be a strong girl, nothing more. Sorry I was all that"
I looked at him and smiled. I was not expecting him to apologize. I kind of understand him now, it was for my own good and I appreciate that.
"I am cool with you, dad. I understand and I wouldn't not forget that you are an amazing father"
He kissed my cheeks and smiled.
"Okay then, let me leave you to enjoy your morning. I will be back later"
With that, he left my room and I went to the bathroom to prepare my morning.
Theophilus's point of view…..
I laid on my bed doing nothing. I was not happy about this morning. My last morning off being free. I can't believe that I was finally getting married to Abigail.
These few days I have spent with Gracie have made me like her more and I want something else other than friendship. I just wished she is Abigail and I would not hesitate to make her mine.
After the necklace saga, I saw Gracie from another angle. Although I did not have much urge for her blood, I still want to taste her. The necklace magic or whatever, reduced the urge.
I almost drank her blood yesterday but I did not know what made me stop and right now, I wished I had fought that force and taken a taste. Maybe whatever feelings I have for her would have disappeared.
I sighed again and stared at the box that holds the necklace that I am to give Abigail tonight and after that I will consummate our bond.
I wish there is another way for this not to happen tonight. I have fallen for Gracie and I know strongly she is the one I want. I wish I am a human like her, I would not hesitate to be with her.
"Theophilus"
It was Tiana's voice.
"Yeah"
I answered without looking up.
"Are you not supposed to be up by now? Today is your marriage Eve and you are still lying in bed. There are a lot of rituals to be done and I am sure you know that, get up so that when I come back, we will proceed"
"Go away"
I said and I heard her voice no more. She left.
A knock came in and I know who because of the sound.
"Mom, come in. I am awake"
The door opened and she walked in.
I stood up and smiled at her.
"Morning son, how are you?"
"Fine, greetings to you too. Hope you slept well?"
"I am not sure my darling, how can I sleep when the thought of you getting married by midnight is constantly in my mind. I just don't know but I have a mixed feeling which I am not supposed to have. Are you okay with tonight?"
She said, worriedly.
"Mom, I am okay with it. Besides, I always wanted this."
I replied and she lingered her stares on me.
"Theophilus, if you have got issues, you let me know. Remember I am your best friend, I feel you changed and you are not so excited about Abigail like before. Tell me, did you both fight, is there something I need to know?"
"Mom, you don't have to worry, I am cool with Abigail. I guess I outgrown my excitement when I realized that someday she is going to be mine and that someday is tonight."
She sighed and relaxed a bit.
"Okay, I am just worried, that's all. You know your dad and I wants the best for you. You are a fine young man who would make us proud. South will soon be yours and I know that you are more than ready. I will leave you now"
She said and left.
She almost caught me. If I told her about Gracie, all she would have said is that she is a distraction. That I have to forget about her and focus on Abigail. I was not ready for such a sermon this morning. Besides, she doesn't know I know Gracie and I don't think mom knows who Gracie is, so what's the essence of mentioning her to mom?