Chapter 89
What quadruplets? Did someone here give birth to quadruplets?” Lisa asked
“No Lisa, you’re pregnant with quadruplets ” Daniel broke the news and Lisa opened her eyes in shock.
“What??” Lisa said in shock and Daniel laughed.
“I was first shocked when the doctor told me. I’m so happy for you Lisa” Daniel said as Lisa stared at him with no expression on her face.
She imagined the father of her babies sitting beside her right now with that smile of happiness on his face. With her in his arms as they both rejoice but she can’t just think of that because it’s never going to happen because the father of her children is a monster and would always remain one.
Lisa almost felt like crying but she quickly held back the tears. She felt so unhappy.
“Hey, you should be happy. You need not worry about anything, you’ve got me, the babies got me too. Everything is going to be fine. I won’t leave your side, I’ll always be here to protect you and the babies. It’s a promise ” Daniel said and Lisa nodded
“Now smile for me,” Daniel said and Lisa laughed as tears slid down her cheeks.
“I owe you my life, Daniel. I owe you my life” she said and Daniel hugged her. He smiled at her as he pulled away from the hug and kissed her on her forehead.
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It was evening and Lisa had been discharged from the hospital. The car screeched to a halt in front of Daniel’s mansion.
Daniel climbed out of the car in a rush and opened the door for Lisa.
“That wasn’t necessary ” Lisa muttered as she climbed out of the car. Daniel smiled at her.
“Daniel,” she called and Daniel turned to her.
“Please do not tell anyone about it. Let this be between us” Lisa begged and Daniel nodded as they both walked inside the house.
“How are you feeling now Lisa?” Ma’am Lois asked as they walked in.
“I’m okay. Where’s a nova?” Lisa asked. They had left her at home before going to the birthday party and when she came back she didn’t see her nor hear her voice. It’s unlike nova.
“Oh!! Mom came and took her home” Daniel replied and Lisa muttered an oh.
“You should go take your bath and come downstairs for dinner, I prepared your favorite, ” ma’am Lois said and Lisa smiled at her before walking upstairs to her room.
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“Oh my goodness!! Tessa, I had thought you would not come again today since it was late” Lydia screamed as she saw her best friend walk inside her room.
“I told you I was going to come. I keep to my words, you should know that” Tessa said as she walked towards the baby that was sleeping peacefully beside Lydia.
“They’re so cute” Tessa smiled as she stared at the babies.
“Yeah. About keeping to your words. How did the party go? Did it go according to plans?” Lydia said almost yelling, Tessa rolled her eyes
“You’re too loud, you’re gonna wake these babies” Tessa whispered and Lydia opened her eyes wide and covered her mouth with her hands.
“Oh shit!! I had gone through hell just to put these two babies of mine to sleep and I’m just gonna wake them carelessly ” Lydia whispered as she stood up from the bed gently.
“Let’s go talk in the visitor’s room,” Lydia said walking out of her room.
“You just gonna leave the babies here alone? What if they happened to wake up?” Tessa whispered
“I’ll ask my sister to come to watch over them,” Lydia said as she walked towards Tessa and dragged her out of her room to the visitor’s room.
“Woah, Lydia you just gave birth and still have enough strength to pull me here,” Tessa said as she collapsed on the bed tiredly.
“Whatever!! How did the birthday party go? Were you able to seduce Daniel? You know” Lydia said, shaking her body. She was looking so excited waiting for Tess to give her the good news.
Tessa sighed softly and sat properly on the bed.
“Nothing went as planned. Everything got ruined” Tessa said and Lydia bit her lips in disappointment.
“Hey don’t give me that look. It wasn’t as easy as we planned” Tess said and Lydia shrugged before sitting close to Tessa.
“So what next?” Lydia asked
“Nothing. I’m leaving the country with my dad a day after tomorrow ” Tessa mumbled
“What? You’re leaving?” Lydia asked in shock
“Yeah” Tessa replied
“But why?” Lydia asked sadly
“Nothing. I just realized I’m fighting a battle that I can never win. Besides, Daniel had never loved me the way I loved him. Even before Lisa came in the picture he’s always seen me as a sister and best friend and nothing more” Tessa said
“But Tessa ” Lydia whined
“No, I get a life to live Lydia. I can’t just be fighting over a man my entire life. I need to do something better with my life. Look at you, you’re happily married with children, and look at me” Tessa said trying to reason with Lydia.
“I understand. You made the right decision. I’m going to miss you” Lydia said
“Same here. But don’t worry we gonna be talking on the phone every day” Tessa said and Lydia nodded as tears slipped down her cheeks.
“Hey, why are you crying?” Tessa mumbled
“You’re the only friend I have here and now you’re leaving and you’re asking me why I’m crying ” Lydia hissed and Tessa smiled as she hugged her.
“I believe everything happening is for the best,” Tessa said in her head as tears gathered in her eyes. She was going to miss everyone here, especially Lydia. She was one hell of a partner in crime. A badass.
“So are you gonna tell Daniel you’re leaving?” Lydia asked as she pulled away from the hug.
“No, it’s gonna hurt saying goodbye, I just can’t,” she says
TBC