Chapter 75
Lisa was almost lost thinking about how adorable Nova and Daniel were looking when her thoughts were disrupted.
“Uncle, who is this pretty lady? Is she your wife? She’s so pretty, ”Nova said as she asked his brother Daniel to put her down on the ground.
Immediately, Daniel brought her down, she walked up to Lisa.
“Hello aunt, my name is nova,” she said and brought out her little hands for a handshake
Daniel and Lisa crooked their eyebrows as they stared at little nova.
Lisa then bent to her level and shook her little hands.
“I’m Lisa,” she says smiling. Oh my goodness, not only is this girl so cute, she’s full of surprises.
“My uncle never told me he had a wife but I’m glad he brought you here. You’re so pretty aunty and your hair is long” nova said
“Thank you ” Lisa smiled
“Can I touch your hair?” She asked
“Sure,” Lisa said, smiling. She’s always loved children so much but it broke her heart a bit that her mother was never able to conceive another child after she was born so she wasn’t privileged to have a younger sibling.
“Nova, your toys are the car. Your nanny will go with you to get it” Daniel said and nova nodded happily as she ran outside the house.
“Careful nova, you might fall” her nanny who had been standing there all this while yelled at nova who was running too fast.
“She’s so sweet, I like her already,” Lisa said smiling
“She likes you too,” Daniel said.
“Daniel, Lisa. Dinner is set” Mrs. Bella said as the maid arranged different dishes on the table.
“Oh my goodness!! The aroma is so…” Daniel said as he sniffed the air.
“Mom, you prepared my favorite,” Daniel said and ran to sit on the dining chair.
“Dan…” Mrs. Bella and Lisa laughed at Daniel whose mouth was already filled with food.
“That’s how he acts when I cook his favorite, ” Mrs. Bella said and Lisa smiled.
“Come on, you should sit and eat too. If we decide to watch Daniel all day we wouldn’t eat at all and he will finish all the food” Mrs. Bella said as Lisa sat beside Daniel.
Mrs. Bella sat opposite Daniel as they ate.
“So, Lisa, how about your parents?” Mrs. Bella asked as she ate.
“They’re no more,” Lisa said and smiled
“I’m sorry about that” Mrs. Bella said
“I hope you like the meal,” Mrs. Bella said as she watched Lisa eat.
“Yeah, it’s delicious, ” Lisa said
“I took my time to prepare it. Enjoy” Mrs. Bella said and this time she then focused on her food.
Not quite long, the door burst open revealing Tessa and her best friend Lydia. Daniel was a little bit surprised to see Tessa but then it dawned on him that his mom must have called her.
“Oh my!! Tessa, you’re here” Mrs. Bella said as she smiled happily
“Yeah, I’m sorry I’m late,” Tessa said and Mrs. Bella beckoned for her to sit which she did.
“Hello ma’am, ” Lydia said to Mrs. Bella.
“Welcome dear,” Mrs. Bella said
Just then Tessa’s eyes moved toward Lisa. She looked. A little bit surprised to see her sitting at the dining table with Mrs. Bella and Daniel. As far as she could remember Mrs. Bella never liked Lisa, what changed? She wondered.
“Tessa this is Lisa and Lisa this is Tessa. I’m sure you both have met each other before” Mrs. Bella said
“I have met her before,” Tessa said and smiled at Lisa who smiled at her in return.
“Hey” Daniel waved at Tessa who smiled at him.
“Lisa I’m Lydia and a friend to Tessa,” Lydia said in a friendly tone as she sat close to Lisa. Lisa turned to her and noticed she was heavily pregnant too.
And from the look of things, it won’t be long till she gives birth.
“Lydia, how is pregnancy treated?” Mrs. Bella asked and Lydia placed her hands on her stomach smiling.
“Oh my goodness!! Being pregnant isn’t as easy as it looks. The craving for things that aren’t available at home mostly at night. The sharp pain in my lower abdomen I feel at night and many more” Lydia paused and turned to Lisa.
“Thank God for the father of my child, my husband. He’s always there for me when I go through these things and give me anything I want” Lydia said and smiled
“This reminds me of when I was pregnant with Nova and Daniel. God!!! It was one hell of a journey, ” Mrs. Bella said and they all chuckled.
“What about you Lisa? Is this your first time being pregnant?” Lydia asked and Lisa stared at her weirdly.
Of Course, it’s her first time, or has Lydia seen her with any child?
“Yes, it’s her first time. And I know being pregnant is one of the best things that has happened to us because I’m always here and will be here to support and look over Lisa and my unborn child anytime ” Daniel said and smiled at Lisa. He pecked her on her cheeks.
Lisa stared at him in surprise. God!! What did I do to deserve this kind of caring man, Lisa thought.
Tessa stared at Daniel and Lisa in disgust. She rolled her eyes as she ate the food which she wasn’t enjoying because of the people around her at that moment.
Just then nova walked up to them.
“Aunt Tessa ” nova called
“Oh, my sweet girl, ” Tessa said as she saw nova.
“Aunt my uncle Daniel bought me a lot of toys, ” Nova said to Tessa and she smiled.
“That’s nice of him,” Tessa said and his eyes moved towards Daniel who was staring at them both.
“He also brought his pregnant wife, aunt Lisa. She’s so beautiful. She’s going to give birth soon and I’ll have a new friend to play with. I’m so happy ”Nova said giggling and Tessa frowned slightly but quickly smiled when she noticed all eyes were on her and nova.
“Nova, go to your room. I’ll bring your food there” Mrs. Bella said when she noticed Tessa’s change of mood.
“Yes mommy,” Nova said and ran upstairs.
“Excuse me,” Tessa said as she stood up and left the table.
TBC