Fifty Eight

"I'm jealous. I'm so jealous right now." Mabel awed shaking in her head, blushing on behalf of Abigail.

"I think this is the time you should also say something, bro." Hailey who was now beside Marcel, nudge him on the shoulder.

Marcel was shocked by Abigail's confession, he knew she was the kind of woman who would always say her mind but openly declaring her love for him, was not something he expected.

"Uhm... I .. uh..." Marcel had no words, what could he possibly say that would surpass her confession.

"Wow Abigail, you have made my brother speechless." Mabel chuckled grinning from ear to ear.

"Enough of the show kids, let's all get seated. This delicacy won't eat itself." Mrs Williams announced sitting down on one of the head chair.

The clanking of Mr Williams walking stick resounded in the room as he walked towards them in a slow disturbingly speed. Abigail stood up to go help him, but Marcel held her hand.

"But..." she protest.

"He would get here one way or the other. He hat