ver the past few days remained one simple fact - she was pregnant. The enormity of the weight she felt is similar to someone that got hit by a freight train. The unfore

a walk down the hallway that led to her father's office, l

rs. Her father, Thomas Alberto was a figure that was stern but loving. He had remained as her staunch guiding

y; with her tentative

ot looking up. As she breezed in th

" he asked and finally took his

to you about," she commenced, with her slightly trembling voice. She sat facing her father w

rward as he noticed some ele

oozed out from her lips as if a floodga

. Visibly, Lizzy noticed a flicker of disappointment in her father's eyes. "Mike? You

marry me, so I think we could be real life partners,"

zzy? I mean, bring the implications to focus?" he quer

ad! I do love him. Normally, people can change. He's a changed

back on his seat. "What of casting a thorough look at his

ually think he's prepared for thi

l be a good person and that he will support me and the baby," she argued further, her voice convincing. "Abov

remember what I usually say, which is quite different. Marriage is a lifelong commitment. You're talk

appiness is a priority to him, we are therefore, committed to building a family togethe

izzy. Only the best is what I think befits you, and my fear is that if you go ahead, you can't avoid hurt in the end. H

her and the unborn child. "For the reason that I love him, Dad; I feel it strongly in my bones! L

izzy started thinking fast on how best to make her father break his resolve.

at you want from me. Are you telling me to bless a union that I'm convinced is a flaw? Can't you se

despite the pooling tears. "Turning this new chapter in my life has to b

no way I'd allow you to rush yourself into harm. My wish is for you to go with

He's totally a changed person, partnering with him can lead to something beaut

in a whisper. What if you're put

d assuming I'm right? What if this turns out to be the very best th

int at the risks invol

h caution fought in their hearts. What Lizzy wished for most, is a reassurance from her father; but

resolute voice. "My love for Mike is unshakable. I will surely do e

uld embrace the life-changing news, to show excitement for her. It was now glaring to

he called after her while she was turni

r chest heavily. She needs to make her choice, regardless of the depth o

pinion. Or probably, just probably, the enormity of

vely, where the little life contained there seemed to be pausing with the beating of its ow

ining to the type of future she desired. She shut her eyes firmly, trying to imagine t

nd whatever she'll meet ahead; Lizzy was