Fate

chapter 22

Bessie's POV

Ever since the doctor said I was expecting a child, I haven't been able to explain how I am feeling. I am going to be a mom at a young age,and no one knows it yet. What will people think of me? What am I going to do? All these questions kept running through my head. I was surprised when sir Daniel happened to be happy that I'm pregnant. The word still sounds foreign on my tongue.
I was trying to voice out my concern, but I didn't know how. I was lost in thoughts when I saw Vera come in with a tray.

"I brought some soup."

I was about to tell her that I was not hungry when she spoke again.

"I know you aren't hungry yet,but you are with child. I know you must be overwhelmed. Can you be honest with me?"

I nodded my head. I wonder what she is driving at. She set the tray of food on my lap in bed and came to sit close to me, her hands stroking my cheek in a soothing manner.

"I noticed that sir daniel has been trying ways and means to be close to you, even if it is to talk to you. I hope you aren't bothered by that.?"

I shaked my head a no,still wondering what she was trying to mean. I saw she sighed out of relief,with a faint smile on her face.

"Okay,I will be honest. Sir Daniel has feelings for you."

My eyes went wide, staring at her straight in her eyes,to see if she was lying. But her face held seriousness as she continued.

"Yes,he does feel guilty because he took away your pride, and now you are bearing his child. But he has grown attached to you. I can say with authority that he loves you. But the question I wanted to ask you is; Do you have feelings for him too?"

I casted my eyes down,pondering over her question. She is not the only person to ask me this before. Diana asked me this question when we were at the market. So sir Daniel has feelings for me. And Vera is the second person to confirm it. Well, what about me?
I have noticed that sir Daniel makes me nervous when he is around. And at first I thought it was fear.
But now that I think of it, I now enjoy his company too.I know it is crazy,but I always wish deep deep down that he was always by my side. What if? What if I also have grown attached to him?
I guess I understand now. I also have feelings for him.
But the reason why I never thought about it is because of fear. I was scared of what the world will say,since it's unheard-of for a white to be with someone like me. I'm done trying to pretend. I mean,I can never forget the fact that he hurt me.
But that is in the past now. I..I..I like him. I like sir Daniel too. I raised up my head to see Vera quietly observing me. I nodded me head shyly to her previous question and I saw her face burst into smiles. She then came forward to hug me,not so tightly,just right.

"Oh child, you just made me happy. I hoped you will. You may not have the courage to say it out loud,but eventually you will. I am so happy."

She pulled back a bit to see my features, I was feeling warmth,she treats me like a daughter.

"Come on now,eat, you have to be strong for my grandchild. Oops,it sounds beautiful. I am going to be a grandmother. How exciting. Do you know sir Daniel is like a son to me?".

She spoke with glee and I couldn't help but smile. I started to eat whiles she told me of what to expect since I'm now a mother. Them we saw the door opening to reveal sir Daniel. Vera took her leave and I was with sir Daniel. Seeing him made me forget my earlier confessing, as dread came over me.
I started to panic again. Sir Daniel was about to say something when Judith opened the door rudely. I am used to it though. She was surprised when she saw sir Daniel with me. When she left,I saw sir Daniel visibly upset,mumbling something about setting things right when he pulled me to the kitchen.
He got there and told them not to make me work. I was surprised.
Judith wanted to intervene but he cut her off. She was surprised as I was. After setting new rules,I was told to go and rest. I did not want to argue so I left. About a few minutes later. I was itching from idleness so I left again to the kitchen to see if I could find something to do to while away the time.
I met Diana and the other maids scrubbing the floor so I decided to help.

"Woah woah, your highness is not allowed to work,remember?"

I looked at Diana so see amusement on her face. The others were quiet but was watching. I tilted my head to look at her playfully.

"Why call me that,I am okay now."

"Say that to the young master,haha."

I filled my bucket with soapy water and proceeded to help when one of the maids stopped me.

"Uhm,shouldn't you be resting,we might get into trouble when the young master comes to find you here."

"Doris,let the girl rest. Its obvious she has the young master wrapped around her fingers."

Diana told the girl called Doris.

"It's not true."

I defended.

"Yeah,tell that to him."

I bit my tongue fron answering when I was Diana look at me with mischief in her eyes. I smiled.

"Seriously guys, I am fine. Just let me help this once,please. "

"Okay,but we are keeping this a secret. So remember us when you get to 'paradise'. Since it seems that the young master has some kind of feelings for you. Girl,you kept me in the dark,I am supposed to be your friend. "

Diana whined and we all laughed. I was somewhat relaxed. I helped them scrub the floor. But not without them asking me questions about sir Daniel. I told them the truth that I know nothing. They looked unconvinced but let it be as Diana soon brought up another tale. Much to my relief. I did my chores and then left to go find Vera. Dusk was setting soon enough and I was glad. What a day it has been.
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Hi 👋, sorry for the boring chapter. I just had to write one in Bessie's point of view. I hope you all are fine. I guess I now release the story almost every single day,lol.
Anyways,bye for now. See you all.in the next chapter. Stay safe,take care,and remember I love you all so much❤️🩷💛💚🖤🩵💜🤎🧡🩶🤍