My Emotionless Goddess

Stacy walked with measured steps, her head held up high. The whole hall was as quiet as a grave as she made her way to the front. Her eyes were kept on the man at the end of the podium. She was keen on observing any micro expression from his face. Ofcourse, she did miss how his face lit up after he saw her. She smiled at him sweetly and Gabriel stiffened. It was the first time she smiled at him so she understood his reaction. She couldn’t help but blame herself for not treasuring him before and letting go. She should have chased after him or better yet, not taken long before coming to find him. They say that you understand the value of some things in your life after it has been taken away. Now she understood the value of Gabriel in her life. So, here she was, coming to make things straight. She just hoped it was not late for that.

After she was standing in front of him, Stacy did not waste time before pulling him to herself and claiming his lips. The sweet taste of strawberries assaulted her mouth. It was familiar yet unfamiliar. Stacy did not linger for long and pulled away. The kiss was short and brief but expressing the longing she had for him. At that moment she kissed him, Gabriel’s eyes widened threatening to pop out of their sockets. He understood that it was wrong to allow another woman to kiss you on your engagement but he did not push her away, if anything, he enjoyed the short kiss. This was Stacy and leave alone his engagement, he would even consent her to have her way with him on his wedding night. That’s how crazy he was for her. Only that he did not know how to tell her that.

Stacy lifted her hands and started caressing Gabriel’s cheeks. They were separated for a month yet he changed so much. His stubble was overgrown now and his face was dark . He must have not been having enough rest lately. “darling, i came.” she said ever so softly. The crowd that was earlier shocked after witnessing a kissing section was stumped hearing what the new girl said. Why did it sound like she was here to ascertain her claim on her man? They started whispering to each other.

‘ it seems like the two have an ambiguous relationship’

‘Definitely! Didn’t you hear what she called the man’

‘I wonder who the boy is going to choose among the two’

‘ But isn’t this considered cheating? He already has a woman, so why is he getting engaged to another?’

‘Young people nowadays, do things without considering the consequences.’

‘What do you know, two beautiful women vying for a man’s attention definitely boosts a man’s ego.’

‘ Shut up before you lose your tongue. You know how foul the old man’s temper is.’

At this point, old Mr Whiteman, was fuming in anger. He stomped his cane on the floor and roared.” Insolent! how dare you barge to my grandsons engagement party and act so audacious.” After staying in the army as a general his whole life, his aura was not something any ordinary person could tolerate, but Stacy did not flinch. Afterall, she was not a normal lady.

”Forgive my manners grandfather, let me introduce myself. I am Stacy Carls.”Stacy respectfully said. Old Mr Whiteman was very fond of respectful juniors so he instantly took a liking to Stacy’s good mannerism but…Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

” It doesn’t matter who you are and who your grandfather is. I don’t care about the relationship between you and Gabriel so I suggest you end it now and leave from here when I am still being polite.” The old man said but this time, his voice was softer. It wasn’t aggressive like before. Stacy was not ready to back off, her victory this time will determine the fate of not only one but three lives.

”It’s true, I have a relationship with your grandson. Some months ago I slept with him and he insisted I take responsibility so I agreed. After some time, he left me without saying anything, so I am here to ask him to take responsibility for us.” Stacy camly said.

Doctor Rose was the first one to notice the flaw in Stacy’s words so she immediately stood up from her seat making a squeaking noise. She walked towards Stacy in long strides . She immediately pulled her into a hug surprising everybody in the hall. ” Why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant dear? i can’t believe this.” One could see how happy she was. She teared up out of happiness. She caressed Stacy’s still flat stomach, ” so my grandson is finally coming?” Finally, finally her useless son did something worth praising

Old Mr Whiteman finally recovered from his shock and walked hurriedly, faster than how his age allowed him. He had a wide smile plastered on his face. “Bring a glass of water for my grand-daughter-in-law. she must be tired and get that chair over here, she cannot remain standing for long, my great grandson may not grow well .” Stacy watched warmly as the old man ordered people around to cater for her. She knew that the child in her belly was the cause of this differential treatment but it did not matter. She was willing to incorporate her child in this as long as she could keep gabriel. She looked down at her belly and thanked the child for coming at this time.

Actually, it wasn’t until last night she got to know about her pregnancy. She was still fighting her demons on whether to approach Gabriel or not. It was very hard to clear misunderstandings between people especially if it consisted of a third party. Afterall, they say that there is no place for a third party in the world of love. but after stumbling on the fact that she was expecting Gabriels child, she had made the decision to swallow her pride and come to him. so, here she was trying to make things right.

” Tell me, child, how old is the pregnancy?” Old MrWhitemans asked.

“Yeah, maybe the child isn’t Gabriel’s.”Cassy commended earning a glare from Dr Rose while the old man simply ignored her remarks. He was too excited to listen to some bitter words from a spoiled brat. He never liked the girl but still accepted her since she was the bride his late wife chose for Gabriel. Now that the bearer of the future heir of the Whiteman family was here, why bother himself with annoying flies.

” It must be my baby, i was the first man she slept with.” Gabriel did not know when those words came out of his mouth. All he knew was that he couldn’t let anyone slander Stacy especially now she was carrying his child. He never thought of having children before but hearing the news, he felt a surge of excitement.

” Aiyoo! Do you have to say that and embarrass her?” Dr Rose softly reprimanded his son. Stacy who heard Gabriel’s words flushed red out of embarrassment. He said the words so casually but she was embarrassed to look others in the face.

” Five weeks pregnant.” Stacy replied, still looking down, not daring to look up.