A fight for love

Pregnant

Andrew Robert

You can't marry her; Mr. Robert said in a tone of finalism. But I love her; That rich spoilt brat. What can she do; Mrs. Robert added

Mother, she is not spoilt and she is your soon to be daughter-in-law; my mother laughed as if I said something absurd. I have been there before you and I know what I am saying. That man will never accept you because we are not of the same class; Mr. Robert said. But when there is love, everything is possible; I said

You are not deaf and I believe you won't defy me; father said. But I will have to because marriage is for a lifetime and I mustn't make mistakes; I said with a sigh. See who is lecturing us about marriage; mother said amidst laughter. I held Liz tightly and I could feel hurt hatred, and fear.

I am the bad one here; Liz said silently.

I can't marry you Andrew but am scared to lose you. I can't even introduce you to my father; Liz said in a whisper. Young girl, what is your name? Mrs. Robert asked. Liz; I replied

Lizzie what? she asked again

Lizzie Harrison; I replied. Lizzy could read the surprise in their faces. Are you related to Mr. Bayo Harrison; they asked in unison.

I am his daughter; Liz replied

Andrew stared at me in disbelief. Why did you keep something this important from me? You are supposed, to be honest with me in this relationship; he asked with compassion. I could see the hurt in his eyes. I quickly looked away avoiding contact. If I told you the truth, would you have stayed with me. Men repels me because of my father; she said in tears

I told you I love you, it's enough reason to stay with you; Andrew said playing with my fingers.

I love you; Andrew whispered

Enough; Mr. Roberts said screaming

I could have considered you earlier. The first impression they say last longer. You have shown me that you are a liar and pretender; he said with resentment. I wish my son could love someone better; he said as he made for his room.

They hate me; Liz cried in Andrew's arms

But I don't; Andrew replied

I immediately passed out. When I opened my eyes I found myself on the hospital bed placed on drips. You are awake; Andrew said

How did I get here? I asked

You were in shock, so you blacked out; he said placing a light kiss on my forehead

I am sorry; I blurted out. What's wrong? what are you sorry for? he asked perplexed

It's over between us; If it's because of my parents I can handle that; I lied to you, am sorry. I hope we both find happiness; Not without you; Andrew said with a scowl.

You are pregnant; he announced

What? I screamed in horror. This child seals our love, there is no quitting; he said

I hated myself for being too careless.

Are you kidding me? I asked. He handed over the test results to me. You are fine, our baby is fine; Andrew said happily.

My parents have been making arrangements for the marriage rites with Chris. They could not even wait for me to finish my studies before forcing into marriage by contract. But how do I explain all these to Chris, it will only confirm his parent's assumption about me. Am happy; I said breaking the silence. Thank you; he said kissing my palm. I can imagine you with a protruding stomach walking to the bar; he teased

Lolz; I chuckled