Chapter 6

“Sophia, are you okay?” Alex kept knocking on the door.

My breaths came in raspy as I tried not to puke on my expensive attire.

“Sophia!” he called out again. But this time, he had hit the bathroom door harder.

At first, I felt a bit dizzy, but then I finally got a bit of stability.

I had let Ethan’s behavior get to me over the past few days. Even when I tried so hard not to think about it, his thoughts still came to mind. Sometimes I find myself wanting to tear up, but I know that I deserve better.

Sending him out tonight wasn’t something I planned on doing, but I couldn’t help it. The fact that they felt so pompous about it wasn’t something I felt satisfied with. Ethan hasn’t seemed to learn his lesson yet. 

Right now, I have no idea what exactly is happening to me. I fanned myself with my bare hands, staring at the mirror fixed to the wall.

“Sophia, daddy’s here.” My father’s voice resounded from the other side.

Just as I heard his voice, I knew I had to speak. My dad wasn’t the so patient man. He could order the door to be broken in the twinkle of an eye.

And guess what? We are rich enough to fix this damn restroom door. After all, we are Lancasters. We can buy anything we want in this world, regardless of what they are.

We can lift anyone and even make them fall. We are not God, but are mini-gods. And right now, if I don’t let my father know that I’m fine, he might do something very bad.

“Soph–”

“I’m fine, Dad! Just a minute!” I shot back, wiping off the sweats that had threatened to ruin my makeover. 

I quickly took off some wipes and cleaned the black shades settling beneath my eyes. But then something caught my attention. 

“Why are they white?” I questioned myself, checking the mirror ro be sure I was seeing right.

I shook my head in fear, checking my stomach and my body size. “No, no, no. This can’t be,” I whispered.

“I can’t be pregnant. It’s impossible!” I shot back, before covering my mouth to prevent myself from screaming.

“Sophia, everyone is waiting on you!” My dad’s voice came back again, causing me to quickly zip my gown up. I was about to open the door when I felt the urge to throw up again. 

The whole restroom spun, causing me to feel a bit dizzy. 

“Sophia?”

“Yes, Dad. I’m fine,” I lied.

Just then, I heard Alex’s voice again. “Let me in, please. Let us help you.” 

I don’t even know how to face Alex, not to mention this whole thing happening to me. 

“Get the spare keys,” My father ordered. But before they returned, I was able to get myself. The whole dizziness stopped, and I felt better.

Heaving a sigh, I stared at my dad, whose hands reached out for mine. Quickly, the maids got me a mini fan since my whole face was filled with sweat, which was already ruining my makeover.

I could hear the MC talking on stage, putting in words for me as well. 

“Are you okay?” My father asked while the maids tended to my face.

Uncle Bruce quickly helped me with a chair while I was being attended to. Alex was quick to reach for my hand, too, assuring my father that he was going to take care of me.

I knew he has a lot of questions to ask, but I’m sure he wouldn’t do that right now. Not with everyone here.

I’m sure he was shocked that I was Lancaster’s heiress. I knew I was supposed to tell him beforehand, but everything happened so fast. 

“You know my daughter?” My father asked.

We both know that I don’t flaunt my status as the heiress to Lancaster’s luxuries. And the last time my father had set me up with him on a blind date, he didn’t show up.

“She’s my fiancée. I’m so sorry we–”

“Wait? What? Your fiancé?” My father stuttered, staring at me weirdly.

I knew through all those facades he was really happy because my father had always wanted this.

“Sophia?” He reached out slowly, a smile tugging on his lips.

Just then, I quickly got up on my feet. I wasn’t ready for this. I’d rather be out there giving a speech than sit here and allow my father to hasten this marriage thing up.

“I think I’m fine now,” 

Yanking off my hair and adjusting myself. I quickly walked out on everyone.

“Do you want us to announce it tonight?” My father shot back at me.

“When did you propose to my daughter? I thought you guys were not dating?” I heard my father’s faint voice behind.

Walking back to the stage, I smiled and thanked the MC for holding out for me. 

Everyone gave me a standing ovation as they applauded me. “Thank you. I’m honoured to be here in your midst,”

I started my speech, and they all clapped all through. I could see Ethan sitting outside with his mother. Apparently, they’ve been beaten so badly by the security beyond recognition. And I couldn’t help but think about what had happened to me a couple of minutes back.

Could I be pregnant with Ethan’s child? 

I never realised that I was lost in thoughts until a hand slid into mine from behind, and everyone rose to their feet to clap again.

“Alex.” I stuttered.

“I’ll take it from here,” he smiled, tossing my hair behind my ears.

“I think we should make it official now,” He smiled at me, showing a white dentition. 

My heart raced faster as I tried to mask my emotions. My father waved to me from his seat while I tried to smile back at him. 

“Hello, ladies and gentlemen,” Alex started. 

 Just as he was about to continue his spe

ech, the irritation came back. And suddenly I felt like throwing up, causing the security to rush towards me