FATED BOND

Nina’s POV

“You mean you were the one that had sex with Daisy all along?” I queried Damien.

“What do you mean all along? It was just a one-night stand.” He replied and I gasped at his bluntness.

“One nightstand? You had sex with her twice.”

“She told you that? How did you even know her?”

“Are you seriously listening to yourself? She gave birth to your child.”

He scoffed. “How am I even sure the baby is mine ?”

“Damien”, I called and moved closer to him. Then I slapped him. Tears were streaming down my eyes already.

Who would have thought I took in my grandchild? I asked inwardly. What would have happened to Daisy and Ellah if I hadn’t taken them in? Daisy suffered alone because of my irresponsible son.

I was disappointed and his statement increased my disappointment and anger. The memories of my past came rushing. How I had to fend for him, care for him alone without his father.

“Mom, you slapped me?” He questioned.

I was boiling in rage. That would be the first time I would lay my hands on him. But I knew I needed to teach him a lesson. To be responsible and take responsibility for his actions. I raised my hand again and slapped him before pushing him out of my room.

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Daisy’s POV

“You mean Damien is Ellah’s father?” Nadia asked and I nodded. I was still finding everything hard to believe.

She gasped. “You two had sex on your graduation night?” I nodded.

“Oh Goodness! What….”, she trailed off.

“I’m speechless.”

“He doesn’t look like he believes you, Daisy”, she finally said after a moment of awkward silence.

I shrugged. “I don’t care. I was doing well with Ellah before he came. That doesn’t affect me.”

Nadia was silent again. I felt like telling her my intentions.

“I might move out of here very soon.”

“What?” Nina exclaimed coming into my room. I looked up.

“You are going nowhere”, she told me and turned back. It was obvious she was angry as she went out of my room and slammed the door shut, leaving Nadia and me utterly speechless.

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Damien’s POV

Seeing her again ignited the lost and dead feelings I thought I had gotten rid of.

How could she just appear now, after all these years? I looked for her all to no avail. How did mom even get to meet her? Why did she leave New York? Is that why I couldn’t find her? Why didn’t she find a way to contact me and inform me of her pregnancy? I questioned inwardly but I couldn’t find any answers to the numerous questions tumbling in my mind.

When I remembered the threatening message Vivian sent to me, I groaned.

I sighed and sat upright. I could still feel the tingles of mom’s slap. I couldn’t figure out the reason for the slap.

I am doing what is right by doubting if the baby Is truly mine. Women will always be women and Daisy is not an exception, I said to myself.

When I remembered the innocent look on her face, I shook my head as guilt washed through me.

‘You deflowered her’, my subconscious screamed.

“Yes, I did but…..”, I couldn’t find the right excuse.

I exhaled deeply and stood up from the bed, to go to the kitchen to get some water to drink. I wish dad was around so I could talk to him about it. I was confused. Maybe he could offer a piece of advice. Just then, my phone rang.

“Buddy”, I said calmly into the phone.

I could hear laughter from the background and I wondered if Eric was at a party.

“What’s with your voice, Damien?” He questioned.

“Nothing, I’m fine.”

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“Yes.”

“I’ll be there.”

“I’ll appreciate that. I need someone to talk to.”

He chuckled. “I knew it. I knew something was wrong. Maybe we should meet in the club then.” He suggested.

“No. Just come.” I furrowed my brows in frustration.

“Ok.” He said and disconnected the call.

I changed my mind about going downstairs as I felt weak all of a sudden. I threw my phone on my bed and sank next to it groaning in frustration.

****

“What’s the matter with you, Damien? Don’t make me regret coming here.” Eric uttered.

I didn’t know how to tell him the shit I was into. He was in my room sitting next to me on the bed and looking at me in anticipation of the news. He sighed after a moment and stood up.

“I guess my visit isn’t needed. See you around Damien”, he said and walked to the door.

“Eric”, I called, making him stop in his tracks. I stood up and walked to him. “I’m sorry. I just don’t know how to tell you everything.”

He peered at me. “Are you in love?” He asked and I smiled. “I wish that was it.”

“What is it then? Talk to me”, he said and followed me to the bed.

“I have a baby”, I said and watched the look on his face turn into a frown. Then I continued. “Daisy is the mother.”

“Daisy?” I nodded. “Maria’s friend?” I nodded again.

“How did that happen? When?”

“Before I left New York. We met at the graduation party and we had sex. The same thing happened on the night of the farewell party at Stanley’s family house.”

“And you just got to know?”

“I met her here.”

“You mean with your mom?”

“Yes.”

“Did she come to report you to your mom or what? I don’t get it.”

“She doesn’t know she is my mom, not until we saw each other this evening and mom introduced us.”

“So what are you going to do about it?”

“I don’t know.”

“Are you doubting her?”

“Don’t I have the right to? She’s a woman after all.”

“Do you know what you are saying? Everybody in school knows Daisy never dated anyone throughout high school so what are you saying?”

“I deflowered her, Eric but that is not it. She might have…..”

“Are you crazy? Do you deflower her? Daisy is not that type of girl. I used to even wonder why she was friends with Maria then. I know Maria to be a wild girl but I assure you that Daisy is the total opposite. If she says the baby is yours, then it’s yours.”

“Eric….”

“Why does it seem to me like you don’t want to take responsibility? If you don’t love her, you don’t need to marry her because she is your baby’s mother.”

“Who is talking about marriage here?” I eyed him.

“You talk as if she doesn’t mean anything to you. I wonder why she allowed you in the first place. Why are you even behaving this way? Do you have a girlfriend or what?”

I hissed.

He stood up. “You don’t need my advice. Sort it out yourself.” He walked to the door and I quickly followed him.

“Thanks for coming anyway”, I patted his back.

“You are not welcome, idiot.” I laughed.

“I’m sorry. Everything just happened suddenly. I never dreamed of being a father this soon.” We got to the front door as we talked.

“Daisy is a nice girl, Damien. You should make her yours before someone else does.”

“Do I look like I’m ready for a serious relationship?”

“Obviously”, he muttered.

“I learned how to be a playboy from you so don’t judge me.”

“I repented when Maria and I started dating so don’t blame me.”

“And you continued after you broke up with her.” He hit my head playfully and I laughed.

“Thanks for coming, man”, I showed my appreciation as I opened the gate for him to go out.

He grinned. “My pleasure. I hope to see you in the club tomorrow.”

“Sure”, I replied.

He took a step out and I waited for him to get into his car which was parked right in front of the gate.

But instead, he stood still, looking at the lady that alighted from a cab. I was about to tell him to stop ogling the poor girl and go home when I saw the reason for his actions.

“Maria?” He called and the lady turned around slowly to meet his eyes and that of mine. I knew at that moment that the past had come to haunt us all.