Twisted Fate

An hour later after Greg arrived home, he was about to go to bed when he heard the doorbell ring.

Who could be at the door at such a time. It’s late already. Anyways, he came downstairs wearing his pyjamas.

He peeped and was surprised to see Rosa at his door. Rosa? At such a time in his apartment?

This is weird. They had only just started acting like friends and they really got along. But the last person he expected to see at his door was her.

But then, how did she know his address? He can’t remember saying anything about it to her. Anyways, Ella might have helped.

And yes, Ella helped. Rosa had called her and asked her to help her with Greg’s address. In less than three minutes, Ella sent it.

Greg opened the door and before him stood Rosa in a plain dress and her hair in a ponytail.

Besides her stood his godson Rubby. He glanced at Rosa and then to Rubby who was already smiling broadly at him.

Rosa shyly raised her head and saw Greg dressed in his pyjamas having a boyish look.

He was looking down at Rubby with a megawatt smile. He looked excited and seemed as if he was expecting and glad that Ruby was there.

“Would you let us in, please?” Rosa asked and Greg seemed to suddenly realise that they were standing at the door.

“Sure” he offered, moving out of their paths and letting them come in. He shut the door behind and went to raise Rubby high in the air.

“I missed you uncle Greg” Rubby chimed, laughing and feeling excited about Greg’s playfulness.

“I missed you more, son” Greg replied and kissed Rubby’s temple before placing him down.

He then glanced at Rosa. That kind of a glance that is filled with questions. He narrowed his brow and wanted Rosa to tell him why the sudden visit.

“Ahh, actually Rubby…”Rosa was going to explain when Rubby raised his index finger, indicating he wanted to do the talking.

“I asked my mummy to bring me to you tonight because I have something to discuss with you. Or rather, I have a request” Ruby said, pulling Greg by his hand to come over to sit.

Greg smiled and followed. He was supposed to offer them seats but now, his godson was the one leading him to a seat.

“Yes, anything Rubby ” Greg answered. Whatever Ruby asked and is in his power to grant it, he definitely would do it.

Ruby smiled. He looked from his mother to Greg and back again.

“I want you to be my real dad and marry my mother,”Rubby declared.

There was stillness in the air. No one could say a word. Greg just stared at the little guy and wondered if he knew the implications of his words.

Rosa was shy. She felt like the floor would pave a way so she could hide away from this embarrassment.

How could Rubby plead with her to bring him to Greg only to say such shameless words before her face?

“Yes Ruby. If that’s what you want, I will be your dad and marry your mother if she gives me the privilege” Greg replied.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“Thank you Uncle Greg” Rubby chimed. “No, call me dad henceforth. Tomorrow I will get the papers to your mother to sign. You’ll become my son” Greg declared, scooping Rubby into a warm embrace.

Rosa just looked away. Her hands were sweaty. She felt like running out through the door and ran the entire way home.

Greg placed Rubby down and glanced at the Ashen faced Rosa. He chuckled loud enough for Rosa to hear.

She avoided his gaze and he guessed already that she was shy. Greg whispered something into Rubby’s ears and the young dude stood up and giggled upstairs.

“Rosa, would you be willing to help me fulfil Rubby’request?” He asked, coming to sit next to her and taking her hand in his.

Rosa’s heart was beating fast. She doesn’t know how to answer Greg’s question. That Rubby of a boy is something else.

“Be my woman and marry me, please Rosa. I think I am beginning to fall in love with you” Greg confessed.

Rosa didn’t answer still, her heart was still beating fast. She was shivering and refused to look in Greg’s direction.

Greg gently turned her face to him and let his lips crushed on hers. He kissed her.

Rosa didn’t respond to it but she didn’t push him away either nor did she dodged it.

“Do I have a yes from you?” Greg asked, pulling her to rest her head on his torso.

Next morning, when Greg came downstairs, he saw the table was set for breakfast. He had perceived the aroma of snacks, right from the moment he stepped out of his bedroom.

“Good morning babe” Greg said, walking over to Rosa and kissing her temple. He circled his hands around her waist.

“Good morning Greg,” Rosa shyly replied. Oh gosh, when is she going to overcome this shyness before Greg.

“Where’s Rubby?” Greg asked.

“I’m here daddy” Rubby answered and came running towards Greg. The latter felt so satisfied and happy at his new title.

Being a dad is an amazing experience. He opened his arms and Ruby ran into them. He scooped him up again and kissed him.

“Today Rubby, you will become mine. After the court hearing , I am getting your papers and your mum will sign them.

Then you will become my son forever Rubby. You will become a Wilson, son. I love you Rubby,”Greg announced.

Turning to Rosa “you will come with me, right?” Rosa stared into his eyes. So much emotions and love in those eyes for Rubby.

Her son was going to have a father. She had secretly desired this for her son. And today, that dream came true.

He got himself a father. And Greg loves him, no doubts. The one who truly was his father was a scumbag. He had lost his place in Rubby’s life forever.

Rosa nodded “I will be coming with you”.