The mansion was gradually filling up, Mr and Mrs Smirth had already arrived, Dad aunty Lizzy and Emily arrived few minutes later, Ethan and Sky ushered them in.
" Hazel let's go, I nodded finally taking my eyes off the mirror,
Carden grins seductive as he pulls me into his arms, clearly unable to stand me in this beautiful gown.
" Can we take few more minutes before going down wifey, he kisses my lips and I had to put in much resistance, just to free myself from his grip.
" Ok... Let's make a deal, I'll let you undress me after the party.
That worked perfectly well as Carden led me out of the room.
" I'll hold you to that promise wifey,
I giggle at our naughty conversation.
" Every one was already seated smiling and charting happily, It was actually my first time seeing Mr smith chatting and interacting happily with matters that doesn't concerns business. I scan around the table searching for a particular face. "Mother, as expected she didn't show up, I have wanted so much to share this moment with her.
" I force a smile at every one as Carden and I took a seat beside Ethan and Sky.
" The guilt in their eyes seemed to be ruining the party.
" We are happy you all honour our invitation, we called you all because we have an important announcement, to make. But before that Hazel has something to say.
My hands tremble nervously under the table.
" This past months haven't being the best for all of us. Our lives practically revolved around lies and betrayal. And today I want to let you all know that I've decided to start a new chapter of my life. I robe my belly trying to get courage to move on.
" I want to let everyone know... I hold no grudges against them, tears wet my temples as my voice crack with each word.
" Wether sorry or not, I have forgiven everyone. As if attending a funeral of a dear one all the ladies burst into tears, I was shocked to see Mrs Smith crying too. They all walk up to me, aunty Lizzy, Mrs Smith and Emily.
" Thank you, they all said as we engulf in a warm hug. After few minutes of our reunion, we settled down and I continue.
" Carden and I are going to be parents, I smile within my tears.
" The reaction they gave definitely wasn't what I expected.
" Did you all know about this already.
They all nodded. I stood shocked.
One after the other I lock gaze with, Ethan, Sky and Carden.
" You're a dead meat big guy, Ethan whispers to Carden.
" Who told you, I asked addressing Dad and aunty Lizzy and they all pointed at one person.
" Carden...
" Sorry wifey...
I roll my eyes, " I'll deal with you later.
" Well since Carden spoiled the surprise, I have one more thing, you all probably don't know yet.
Every one drop their glasses in anticipation. Almost getting the words out of my mouth with their stares.
" I will tell everyone after dinner. Their faces drop in disappointment, immediately the words left my mouth, Ethan and Sky were really pissed. And I could say I witnessed the fastest dinner in history.
" All done please spill it out, Mrs Smith said as she set her plate aside.
" We went for an athenatal check up today, and the Doctor said, we'll be having triplets....
Everyone was silent, as Carden showed them the ultrasound scan, their reactions were more than I had expected, but I loved the shocked expression on their faces.
" Name anything, and it's yours, Mr Smith said. Remember I won't be taking nothing for an answer. He wraps his hands around my neck hugging me for the very first time.
" I'll definitely think about it Dad, I blurted. He smiles clearly liking my last word.
" I didn't even realize how much my little girl had turned into a woman, Dad felt all emotional, as he blow kisses towards me.
" Aunty Lizzy and Mrs Smith erupt in an argument as they decided on who was to organise the baby shower and everything.
This is the family every human deserve, I was happy but not whole. someone was missing.
" Mother. I wish you were here. I know everything won't come at once, but the happiness on everyone's face gave me hope for a brighter future.
" I have an announcement to make, Dad clears his throat, as he stood up from his seat.
" We all know this marriage is a contract, and was only going to be valid when I didn't pay up what I owed your family. Dad's voice was firm.
" Well I have transferred the money I owed back to your family account Mr Smith.
This news was supposed to be an exciting one, but only sadness was visible on the faces of everyone except for one person, Emily.
" Am sorry to announce Mr Carden that your marriage to my daughter has been considered invalid.
Carden rose from his seat his eyes almost burning down the entire mansion with rage.
" Carden.... I made him face me,
" Am right here, please calm down, he seem to calm down abit. Ethan grabbed him as he whispers to his ears.
" You know how things have turn out Mr Gray, we can't just let Hazel go. She is carrying my blood.
Mr Smith spoke calmly still not convincing Dad.
" Hazel will have to come back home, since she has no business with the Smiths as stated in the contract.