Unconventional Love.

CHAPTER.3

**Their eyes met, and Emilia offered a knowing smile. "Yes," she simply replied.**

**Daniel's confidence radiated as he said, "Let me know whenever you're ready."**

**"But first," Emilia began, her voice gentle yet firm, "have you truly reflected on your words last time? They were hurtful, and I need to know you understand that."**

**Daniel's gaze softened. "I do, Emilia. I'm truly sorry. Please forgive me."**

**Taking his hand, she looked into his eyes. "I forgave you a long time ago, Danny. But forgiveness doesn't erase the impact."**

**His phone buzzed. It was Grace. He excused himself and promised to return the call later.**

**Emilia, curious about his background, inquired about his life. He reciprocated, sharing his story openly.

At work, Grace, however, felt a pang of unease seeing them together leaving for lunch and returning as a pair.**

**Whispers of a budding romance between Emilia and Daniel, their boss and auditor respectively, began circulating amongst the staff.**

**Daniel approached Grace, hoping to understand her earlier call. However, her demeanor was cold and accusatory.**

**He calmly warned her against letting anger cloud her judgment, but his words were met with defiance.**

**"Don't treat me like some object, Daniel! Respect me!" she demanded.**

**"And you must respect me too, Grace," he countered, his voice firm but not raised. "Your prying is concerning. I care for you, but I need space."**

**As Daniel walked away, he encountered Emilia in the hallway.**

**"Emilia! Heading home?" he asked, his expression friendly.**

**"Hey Daniel, yeah," she replied with a smile.**

**They walked to the parking lot together, unaware of Grace's watchful gaze.**

Daniel mentioned visiting Emilia's place later, and she felt open to the idea.

Later that evening, he called to confirm his arrival, and she greeted him warmly.

"How was your day?" he asked, his eyes sparkling.

"Sincerely, I'm tired and haven't had a chance to eat."

"Let me whip up something then," he offered readily.

Emilia, surprised by his gesture, smiled. "Are you sure? You shouldn't trouble yourself."

"It's no trouble, my friend. Consider it a treat."

Their conversation flowed as they are together, and Emilia noticed Daniel's gaze fixed on her with a hint of warmth. She felt a flutter in her stomach, but couldn't decode its meaning.

"You're truly beautiful, Emilia," he finally confessed, his voice sincere.

A blush crept onto her cheeks. "Thank you," she replied, unsure how to respond.

"Perhaps we could explore this further?" he suggested, his eyes searching hers.

"What do you think about your initial proposal?"

Emilia took a deep breath, considering his words carefully. "If you're serious, I am too. But rushing into something like marriage feels...reckless."

Daniel nodded, understanding her reservations. "Of course. Let's take things slowly, get to know each other better. Does that sound alright?"

A wave of relief washed over her. "Yes, much better."

Their journey unfolded, filled with genuine conversations, shared experiences, and gradual intimacy.

They made more efforts to make it work.

“Are you happy with this decision Emilia?”

“Yes I am.” she replied confidently.

Emilia and Daniel had married in the registry over the weekend without informing any member of their family and friends.

“Are we suppose to move in together as husband and wife?”

Emilia asked confused and excited.

“Lets take this one step at a time. You can come live with me. And visit your house whenever you want. Let's enjoy our selves and learn to give each other space when necessary.

“I understand Daniel. I do. It's fine.”

Daniel drove Emilia to his house and they lived together as couple. They were seen driving together to work too.

Daniel woke up very early that morning, opened his phone to check his schedule for the day, and also checked his investments application.

On checking the application he screamed.

“Oh, my world! This is too good to be true. Oh my. Yes! Yes! Yes!. He Screamed.

Fortunately for Daniel, he had invested money in a fast-growing network business that yielded So much profit and he is now one of the top shareholders in the company.

Daniel rushed out to pay the company a visit and also to sort things out with Grace.

Emilia woke up feeling unwell. A pregnancy test confirmed her suspicions.

A mix of emotions swirled within her: joy, fear, and uncertainty.

She looked around the room and couldn't find Daniel, she reached for her phone, longing to share the news with Daniel, but his call went unanswered.

“Where could he be?” She wondered.

Meanwhile, Daniel was caught up in a heated discussion with Grace, oblivious to Emilia's attempts to reach him.

“Daniel, what is wrong with you? The news is all over the office that you have been married to ma’am Emilia Clinton. How could you? You don't have regard for me, right? Grace quarreled...

“ ohhh, stop this already. This is one aspect I don't like about you. “ Daniel interrupted.

“So This is what I am to you? Do you just want to use me and discard like some piece of garbage ? You are shameless” Grace fumed.

Daniel walked closer to Grace aggressively,” Don't you ever talk to me in such a manner again, don’t push me Grace.”

Grace became scared and kept quiet as Daniel walked out on her.

Emilia called Daniel again and he picked up.

“ Hey, I am pregnant Daniel.” She said with mixed feelings.

Daniel stuttered “You..you..you..you are what?”

“Daniel, I'm pregnant. I caught a fever and had too much saliva in my mouth. I had to check myself and realized I am 1 month gone.”

“You mean it's one month already? “ Daniel asked

“ yes! It is “.

“Okay. I will be home soon.” Daniel said excitedly.

“Okay “.

Daniel went home and found Emilia in a sober mood.

“I thought you were happy Emilia “ Daniel asked

“I am, just that I feel nervous.”

“Nervous about what?”

“I don't know Daniel. Just fear of the unknown “

“Why not give fate some chance”.

Emilia looked at Daniel and continued watching her movie.

“ Congratulations to us”. Daniel said with a smile.

Emilia nodded as she smiled.

Daniel's phone buzzed, it was Grace's call but Daniel rejected it.

“Why are you rejecting the call? Who's calling?” Emilia asked