HIS STRANGE DAMSEL

Alicia’s pov

My dad disengaged from the hug and Stared keenly at me. He looked surprised and at that Moment, I was overjoyed. Finally! I Met my dad and it felt so good to Have hugged him even though he Didn’t hug me back. “Who are you and what are you doing Here?” He asked, his eyes scrutinizing Me. His expression wasn’t cold but he Wasn’t smiling either. Oh God! What do I say? What did I tell him? I didn’t think I’ll be this nervous Standing in front of him.

“Erm… Good evening sir. My name is Alicia.” I introduced with a smile, but I Was d@mn nervous.

‘so, how may I help you?” He asked With a creased eyebrow. “You do know Clarissa Jenner right?” I Asked with a slight smirk. His jaw dropped in shock and he Looked so shocked and dumbfounded.

“What the h. ell? How…did…you know That name?” He stuttered, with his Eyes almost bugging out from it’s Socket.

‘she is my mother.” I smirked and Crossed my arms under my b. 00bs And stared at him. He looked overly surprised as he took In my appearance again.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“What! Clarissa is your mother? Wait, You’re the girl my daughter had Bumped into with Clarissa?” He asked, Still looking shocked.

“Absolutely!” I confirmed with a grin. “Oh my!” * ‘so? Are you really saying the truth? You are Clarissa’s daughter?” Dad Asked for the umpteenth time. He had invited me into his house and Thankfully, Chelsea and her mother Weren’t around. The mansion looks like heaven on Earth. Gosh! It’s interior decoration is Fabulous it left me rather speechless And awestruck for minutes. I was lost staring all over the mansion And dad had to bring me out of my Reverie by clearing his throat noisily. He had ordered a maid to get me a Glass of cup juice and I didn’t even Decline the offer. Seconds later, the maid came with a Glass of cold orange juice in a saucer. I smiled lightly at her and took it from Her.

“It’s the truth sir, she is my mother.” I Said and took a sip from the juice. I breathed out and licked my lips Tentatively. Oh my! So refreshing! ‘so, why are you here?” He asked, his Gaze never leaving mine. “I have something to tell you and I Don’t know how you are going to take It but I’m gonna tell you nothing but The truth.” I started with a soft sigh.

“Okay?” He nodded his head and gave Me the look to go ahead.

“You and my mom were in love and Dated right?” I asked.

“Yeah.” He nodded. “I don’t know what happened between The both of you and I don’t know who Left who, but my mom got pregnant for You and she had me.” I gulped down And stared at my feet, afraid to see his Countenance. “Wait, what are you trying to Insinuate?” He asked and that was When I took my gaze to stare at him. “You’re my father.” I blurted out Bravely. “Wait, so Clarissa didn’t terminate the Pregnancy like she told me? She still Kept the baby and you’re that child?” He gasped in shock. “Yeah, guess so.” I shrugged. “Clarissa told me she was pregnant But when we started having Misunderstandings, she told me she Terminated the Pregn@ncy and I Believed her. I didn’t know she didn’t terminate the Pregn@ncy. I didn’t know she had our Child and I didn’t know even after all These years.” He said sniffed in and Removed his glasses. He cleaned his eyes and took my Hands in his. He smiled and touched my hair. “You look so much like her.” He Smiled and surprisingly, he was Already in tears. ‘so, you believe me? And you accept Me as your child?” I asked doubtfully. “Yes. Why wouldn’t I believe you? You Knew the name of the woman I loved And you look so much like her too. I believe you and I accept you and I Can already feel a connection between Us.” He sniffed in and hugged me Tightly. “Dad?” I called and I swear, it felt so Good saying that word. “My child.” * *