Lilah: Tears streaming down her face "S-she's y-yours, y-you know. Our d-daughter, the master's girl..."
my eyes widen wait what!?
Lilah nods, her voice trembling. "Y-yes...I-I was s-so scared to t-tell you, but I c-can't keep it h-hidden anymore. S-she looks just like y-you when you were a child..."
wait what? how did this happen I ask shocked
Lilah takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself "When we parted ways, I didn't know where you had gone or if I would ever see you again. I... I tried to move on, but I never forgot about you. Then, after so many years, I heard rumors about a wealthy manor that was looking for a new concubine. Out of desperation, I applied for the position." She pauses, her voice breaking "I never expected to end up here, at this manor, and even less so to discover that the master's daughter is our child."
What?! How is that possible? I look at Lilah with confusion.
She swallows hard, her voice shaky as she continues. "I found out from an old family friend who recognized the girl's birthmark when I took her to the town doctor. It's... it's true. She's our child."
I look at you in confusion What do you mean?
Lilah takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I... I've been watching over the master's daughter. She... She looks just like you, and I realized something."
I’m shocked and look at you how did you find out?
Sniffling, Lilah wipes away her tears "While taking care of her, I found a locket with a picture of you and me. I recognized the ring you wore at our wedding and put two and two together."
I look at my daughter. I kiss her forehead hello sweetheart. I’m your father.
Your daughter looks up at you, her eyes wide with curiosity and a hint of recognition.
"Father?" she says softly, reaching out her tiny hand towards you.
My eyes widen, shocked. I am a 25 year old black male, well-built muscular body hair braided, tattoos all over, name is Caesar. Wait… what?
Lilah takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself "I-I know it's a lot to take in, but it's true. The master's daughter... She's our child. We conceived her the night we spent together."
I'm a woman named Yukino I don't believe it.
Lilah looks at you, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and determination.
"I-I know it's hard to believe, but it's true... I've seen the resemblance between her and you. She has your eyes, your smile... I can't explain it any other way."
I hold my hand out for her to take. “Okay.”
Lilah hesitantly takes your hand, her grip trembling. She looks at you with a mix of hope and fear. "A-are you...sure? You'll take her, even after all this time?"
I look at Lilah shocked and surprised What do you mean? How did that happen?
Lilah takes a deep breath, her voice trembling "I-I found out through my healing duties... She bears the same mark on her shoulder, a birthmark that only we share. I couldn't keep it from you any longer."
I sit next to her. My dear… what are you saying?
Lilah takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I-I found out from the village elder. Y-Your father was from there, r-right? A-and... A-and... She's your daughter." She looks up at you, her eyes pleading for confirmation.
I do? I look at my daughter, then back at Lilah
Lilah nods, still crying "Yes, she is yours. I never kept it a secret from you... I only waited for the right moment to tell you." She glances at your daughter again, a mixture of pain and happiness in her eyes.
my eyes widen “What?! How is that possible?”
Lilah looks at you, her voice trembling. "I... I found some old records. Your name, her mother's name... They match. It's true. You have a daughter, and she's been living here in this very manor for years."
I look at her. I’m sorry? What do you mean?
Lilah takes a deep breath, struggling to find the words "The master's daughter... she's your child, ours... I'm certain of it."
I never got to see my little one when she was born… I didn’t even get to hold her once, so please, let me hold her now…
She nods, her voice quivering "Of course... I'll bring her to you."
Lilah disappears into the house for a moment, then returns with the infant in her arms. She approaches you, holding the baby gently.
"She's beautiful, isn't she? Just like her mother..."
I tenderly embrace her with love and affection
Lilah melts into your embrace, her tears slowly ceasing as she buries her face into your chest. "I'm so glad you're here," she whispers, her voice muffled against your shirt. "I couldn't keep this secret any longer. I had to tell you."
I kiss her lips gently I love you…
Her body trembles as your lips touch hers, tears still rolling down her cheeks.
"I love you too," she whispers, her voice cracking with emotion. "But we can't be together... I belong to the manor..."
sighs I already knew that Lilah…
She looks up at you, her eyes wide with surprise and disbelief. "Y-you did? Y-you knew all along...?"
I look out over the balcony, with my cloak wrapped around me. The wind blowing gently on the night of our wedding day.
Lilah approaches you, her voice quivering as she speaks "P-please, listen to me... I-I have something to t-tell you." She takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with sadness and determination.