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I had butterflies in my stomach as we walked to Father and my family. I could tell that Father was angry, shocked, and confused, just like Gabriel; minus the confusion.
Gabriel looked like he wanted to kill Nathaniel. I still had my hands around his arm tightly as we approached to Father.
Father cleared his throat. "Charlotte, please take the children with you. I want to have a moment alone with Emily and Mr. Poe."
Charlotte nodded and began to take the protesting children away. Abigale also helped Charlotte with the children.
That made me nervous even more and Nathaniel assured me by squeezing my hand. I look at Gabriel's hands and they were clenching and unclench at same time.
I realized Gabriel is getting ready to punch Nathaniel and Father must have sense that because he looked at Gabriel.
"Gabriel, please leave us alone." said Father.
"But Father--" Gabriel argued but Father stopped him with angry look "Don't even start it."
"Fine." Gabriel said and gave Nathaniel a dirty look before walking away.
Father looked at me and then at Nathaniel.
"Mr. Poe, could you tell me what is the hell going on here? Why did you kiss my daughter?"
Nathaniel looked at me with a loving smile, and then looked at Father with a grim face.
"Sir, it is because we're in love." Nathaniel says, looking at me.
"That is not a good reason!" Father yelled.
"Father!" I yelled. He stopped.
"Father... I met Nathaniel few months ago on unfortunate meeting. There was an accident and he saved my life. We got to know each other and we became good friends.... only we fell in love.
"We didn't expect it... it just happened. I'm sorry you don't like it, Father, but he makes me happy and that's all I ask for. I deserve happiness... right, Father?"
"I can't agree with you right now because I am angry and disappointed. I think that Nathaniel is not suitable for you and I think both of you are going too fast. Mr. Poe, I want you to stay away from my daughter until I say so."
"Father!" I say, appalled at him.
"No, it's alright, Emily. Yes, Sir. I will stay away from her until you say so."
"Agreed. Now, excuse me." Father said and left us alone.
He takes my hands off his arm and turns to me. "Emily..." Nathaniel whispers.
"No... That's not fair." I shake my head, tearing up.
"It's alright... your father is in shock right now... he'll learn to accept our relationship someday. For now... I have to keep your father's promise."
I nodded, tears running down on my cheeks.
He moves closer to me, wiping my tears away with his thumbs and kisses me softly before leaving me. Nathaniel went into the hut and stayed there all night.
The next morning.
I woke up very early this morning. I could hear the ocean waves and the seagulls singing outside of my new room. I had to move into my temporary room last night because Father and Gabriel arrived and they didn't have enough room for them.
So I volunteered to move in Abigale's room for a week and Father objected but I didn't listen to him and went ahead packing my clothes and moved in.
I look at Abigale's bed and it is empty. She must be cooking breakfast. I got up and stretched my body. I put on my robe around me and came out.
Nobody is awake except me and Abigale.
I began to walk down on the path that leads to the beach. Once I got to the beach, I began to walk, lost in my thoughts.
Soon, I reached to the same spot where I had my conversation with little Susan yesterday. I sat down and watched the sun rising from the horizon.
Few moments later, someone sat down next to me.
"Emily... I am sorry about yesterday. I was confused and angry... I was concerned about you." Father said.
I didn't want to look at him, so I looked down and play with the sand with my feet.
Father sighed heavily.
"I know Nathaniel is a good man. I had my conversation with him one night. I asked him about his family and he said he doesn't have a family but he spoke about a girl back home with passion and love. The way he spoke about you reminded me of my relationship with Elizabeth. I had so much love for Elizabeth like Nathaniel does for you.
"I remembered praying that you would find someone to love you for being yourself and make you happy. It was very obvious to me that he makes you very happy. It is the first time I've seen you being so happy and smiling since Thomas' death."
I chuckle quietly and smiled. I looked up and look at Father. He had tears in his eyes but he's smiling.
"Nathaniel does make me very happy. I feel so comfortable and secure with him." I smiled
"Then you don't mind that Nathaniel is almost my age? That makes me worried because Elizabeth and I were married at same age."
"No... age don't matter to me, Father. Or rich... what matter to me is that I need to be with him... I know that he's the right man for me."
"I know... I know... that's why I am having conversation with you about Nathaniel so that way... I can make my decision."
I frowned at him in confusion.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"What I mean is that... I am giving you blessings for the courtship with Nathaniel. I am going to tell Nathaniel that he can be with you now." Father smiled.
I begin to smile. "Really? You mean that?"
He nodded his head. "Yes. I do mean it."
I hugged him tightly. He laughed in joy.
He looked at me and caresses my cheek. He kisses my forehead in affection and stood up.
"Well, I better go back and tell Nathaniel. I'll tell him where you are."
I nodded. He began to walk back when I called him. He turns around.
"Thank you." I whispered.
He smiled. He turned back and walks away.
I smiled and look at the sun.
Soon enough, I heard Nathaniel calling my name. I stood up and turned around to see Nathaniel. He was running.
When he got there, he grabbed my face and kissed me with passion. I threw my arms around his neck. When we stopped kissing, he smiled.
"Your father gave me his blessings to court you. Are you happy about it?"
I smiled and kissed him back.
"That was the answer, wasn't it?" Nathaniel asked.
I nodded.
"Yes." I whispered.
He smiled and kisses me some more in front of the beautiful sunrise.
Yay!!! Her father accepts the courtship!!!!! But what about Gabriel? Will he accept their love? Please leave a review so I can post up another chapter! :-D