Madeline POV:
" Mom. Is Sebastian my dad?". Bryan asked me.
When the question registered in my mind my body went stagnation and I
stopped breathing.
I wasn't expecting this questions so soon. His question got me off
guard I was not prepared to explain him who is his father.
In reality, I don't know what to tell him that will answer his
question without raising a bunch of new one. If I will open my mouth
to answer him I might shutter or burst into tears before I would be
able to make him understand this situation.
Last night when he told me he is aware of the truth about me being his
mom my mind screamed at me to decline and create another lie again but
my body and heart didn't let me do it.
I broke down in front of him and accepted the truth. I was elated when
he called mommy. My heart cried in a joy when I hugged him knowing
that this beautiful creature is mine, my son and I never want to share
his love with anyone not even with my parents.
If you think I enjoyed all these years when he called my parents ma
and pa in front of everyone then you are greatly mistaken. I hated
every bit of it. I never let him call my mother his mommy or mom
because it pains me to hear him call her his mommy.
He never asked me why he couldn't call his mother, mommy. Because he
was just a small baby obeying me his real mother.
The nagging feeling in my mind warned me that if I revealed the truth
today I will have to face the consequence. And the truth will might
destroy the child in him. And if I tricked his mind again it won't be
long that he'll solve that out and demand more answers.
I knew they will be thrown at me soon but what I never expected was
this specific question this early.
I felt the ache in my chest I at the thought of telling him about his
real father. The one who thought it will be a waste of time to even
talk about the night we created him.
If I lie today will I lose my son trust on me forever. When he'll
realize how his mom deceived his little mind into thinking something
which was never true.
Madeline you can't lie to him again. You can't be so cruel and play
tricks with his little mind . My mind yelled at me.
" Bryan come here". I said picking him up and placing him on my lap.
His face was full of sadness breaking my heart but his sharp blue eyes
looked at me with pure curiosity waiting for my answer.
" Sebastian is not your dad". I told him, it wasn't a lie but it
wasn't a whole truth.
I wasn't expecting him to grin at me widely after hearing my answer
and his reaction startled me. I felt confused me.
The trace of curiosity vanished from his face leaving a satisfied
look. I didn't get it why his eyes was not seeking answers from me
anymore. Why he didn't want to go in details.
He just looked happy.
" Mommy you are best". He said circling his tiny arm's around my neck
and hugging me.
" Bryan why are you so happy after finding out that Sebastian isn't
your dad?". I asked him in plain confusion.
" Because Seb is annoying and I don't want him to be my dad". Bryan
said with the cute pout.
I broke into laughter and relief. My laugh sounded hollow, tears ran
down from my eyes at my misery.
His eyes stared at me confused. I wiped the tears and kissed his cheeks.
" Bryan just always remember that I love you". I mumbled.
" I love you too, mommy". He said kissing my nose making me scrunch it.
" Let's go Sebastian is waiting for us". I stood up and took his hand in mine.
On the way out I informed my secretary that I am going out for lunch.
I got in the car with Bryan buckled up at the back seat. After fifteen
minutes of drive we reached outside the restaurant Sebastian decided
to meet.
I helped Bryan to unbuckle and get out from the car then we made our
way inside the restaurant.
" Hi Sebastian". I said and kissed his cheek when I found him sitting
at the private area of the restaurant.
" Hi yourself. I have been waiting for you for exactly fifteen
minutes". He said taking peek of his wristwatch.
I took the seat across him and mumbled " Sorry".
" Hi buddy. How are you?". Sebastian said ruffling Bryan hair and
messing them all.
"I am fine Sebby boo". Bryan replied with the glare then started
patting his hair to make them look perfect again.
Then he stick his tongue out at Sebastian.
"Bryan". I said his name strictly in warning.
He shut his mouth quickly and started looking at the menus.
Bryan and Sebastian relationship is like two annoying brothers who
can't stay in one room without pulling each other's leg. They fight
all the time, argue on small things and make fun of each other.
But anyone with the eyes can see both of them love each other. At some
points in life they act like best buddies and when they do it means
someone is going hell. And that happens when they both team up against
someone to pull a prank.
Despite all their difference when it comes to likes and dislikes you
could think that they are more similar.
Bryan and Sebastian enjoy same sports, music and food most of the
times. Bryan will never accept it but he copies Sebastian a lot
because somewhere in his little mind he admires him.
"Why did you bring him with you?
He is so annoying". Sebastian said groaning.
"Mommy why did we need to have lunch with sebby? Tell him to go".
Bryan complained making me glare at both of them.
"Both of you stop nagging me". I said to both of them.
"He started first" . Bryan said raising his finger at Sebastian in an
accusing way
I rolled my eyes and Sebastian grinned at Bryan.
"What do you want to eat?". I asked Bryan.
"Cheese Burger". Bryan said.
" Honey it's not a fast-food restaurant". I said making him pout.
"Would you like to order pasta or spaghetti with meatballs". I asked him.
"Spaghetti". He replied with the pout.
"Okay". I nodded my head and give the ordered to the waitress who
appeared a second ago.
Sebastian ordered steaks and salad and I ordered some sandwiches.
Sebastian started asking Bryan about his play and my son told him
stories excited about his experience in acting.
I zoned out thinking that if my life could be easy would I be as happy
as the couple sitting in the far corner enjoying there meal.
The woman looked almost five months pregnant, her baby bump was
showing through her white knee-length dress. Her husband was feeding
her while she had a pretty blush on her face because just like me few
other people in the restaurant were staring at them in awe.
An ache started making it's way from my heart to my stomach at the
thought that I never get to experience something so beautiful when I
was pregnant.
I had no one to show me this much love and care. My parents and my
uncles and aunts were always there for me but I still felt alone
because there was always missing something, some kind of support that
a woman crave from her husband/partner at those times.
" You have been zoned out for past fifteen minutes". Sebastian said.
" Just thinking". I said averting my eyes from the lovely couple.
The waitress approached our table with our orders then placed it and
left us in peace.
We all started eating silently.
Bryan was always a messy eater and when he was done eating his mouth
and nose had sauce on them while hands were also sticky.
I was done long before both of them.
Sebastian was the last one to finish his food.
I was trying to clean Bryan face with tissue papers but the stickiness
of sauce was still on his skin and that's when the waitress approached
for a bill.
She saw my struggle and volunteered to take Bryan washroom to clean his face.
I thanked her giving her permission to take him with her.
" What were you thinking?". Sebastian asked. "You had that upset look
on your face earlier". He said placing his hand above mine.
" Before coming here Bryan asked me if you are his dad". I said.
"What did you told him?". He asked me looking panic.
"I told him that you are not his dad". I said making him sigh in relief.
"He didn't ask anything after that?". He asked frowning.
"No". I said with the shake my head.
"Strange". He said.
"He was happy to know that you are not his dad. He said you are
annoying and he doesn't want you to be his dad". I said laughing at
Sebastian face.
"That little brat". He grumbled.
Bryan came running to us looking clean. I kissed his cheek and thanked
the waitress leaving her a big tip.
Then we left the restaurant. Sebastian went back to his office and I
went back to mine. Bryan stayed with me all the day sometime watching
cartoons on plasma in my office or either playing with his toys.
I had so much work that I didn't get to spend time with Bryan but as a
good cooperative kid he did nothing to divert my attention from work.
Around eight o'clock I was done with all the work and found Bryan
asleep on the couch.
Carefully not awake him up, I picked him from the couch while he was
sleeping soundly and made my way out of the building.
The security guard of the building got me my car from the parking when
he saw Bryan in my arms. I deposited him in the backseat buckling him
up then went to the driver seat and started driving towards home.
When I arrived outside my house I parked my car and stepped out.
Unbuckling Bryan I picked him up again and made my way towards the
main door of the house.
With Bryan on my hip I unlocked door and entered inside.
Bryan woke up when I was about to lay him on the bed.
"Mommy are we home?". He asked sleepy.
" Yes". I answered him.
Every time he calls me mommy I feel my heart swell with happiness.
From the day he was born I just wanted to hear call me his mommy. But
instead I had to teach him to call Madeline his sister while I let him
call my mom his "Ma".
" Do you want to eat something baby ?". I asked him kissing his temple.
" Can you make me your awesome pancakes?". He asked me sweetly.
" Of course. Just give me a second to get into something comfortable".
I said moving inside my closet and picking out my night shirt.
Then I walked inside the washroom and did my business. Throwing on my
night shirt which reach till my knees I put my hair in a messy bun on
my head and went back to my room to see Bryan rampaging inside the
closest.
" What are you doing honey". I asked picking him from the waist and
pulling him out from the closest.
" I can't find my white night dress". He said pouting.
Well I have no idea why but that specific night dress is his favorite.
" It is in my side of closet". I said taking it out from my closet.
He took the set of clothes from my hand and ran inside the washroom
with the goofy smile.
Shaking my head with the smile I went to the kitchen and pick out the
ingredients for pancake then I started preparing the mixture.
Bryan came in the kitchen few minutes later and sat on the kitchen
counter waiting for his pancakes.
After eating two pancakes his small tummy was full. I instructed him
to brush his teeth and he ran back to our room to brush his teeth.
I was cleaning the kitchen when I heard the doorbell.
My first thought was who could be at the door at this time?
Drying my hands with the towel I went to see the door.
I half opened the door and peeked outside to feel my world turn upside down.
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Brandon POV:
"Start speaking kid". I said taking a seat across Graham at the corner
both of the Cafe.
" I am not a kid. I turned twenty last month". Graham said and I rolled my eyes.
" You said she have a family in New York". I asked him frowning.
" Yes. Her dad is Gabriel Emerson a business tycoon of Italy. He lives
in New York with his wife and his parents". Graham added.
" Emerson? But she was Hamilton". I said in bewilderment.
" I don't know the details why would you say she is Hamilton, when she
is actually an Emerson. I can assure they both are her biological
parents because she is the spiting image of them" . He said with the
surety.
But her parents died in a car accident when she was four. So how it
could be possible that they are alive.
"What about her siblings ". I asked him.
" She have two brothers. Zack and Bryan". He said.
"Great". I said.
"And she runs her own event management company which she had
established two years ago". Graham said.
Event management company. I knew she like to keep her room and house
decorated but I never guessed that someday she will turn this habit
into business.
" She has been engaged to Sebastian Carrington for almost five years". He said.
" Five years?". I asked him in complete shock.
" Yup five years. According to the New York magazine, they started
dating when she was in high school. They were in relationship for two
years before getting engaged. They have been engaged for five years,
but there is no wedding bells yet". Graham said reading a cutout of
magazine.
My mind was jumbled with thoughts she never dated in high school. She
never went out with any guy so how she could be in relationship with
Sebastian Carrington.
"I personally think they are really cute together. He is my idol".
Graham said smiling showing me her picture with him.
They both had smile on their faces and it angered me.
"How the hell do you know so much about her?". I yelled getting up
from the couch and gripped his throat.
"I....I...ugh. Let me speak". He begged me to leave him and I pushed
him back on the couch, loosening my grip on his throat. I let him
breath.
"Tell me how do you know her?". I asked him in a deadly voice making
him nervous and look around.
"My girlfriend is her cousin". He answered.
I was about to get up again from the seat when he yelled "I swear man!
That's how I know so much about her".
Deciding that he might be telling the truth I said "Continue".
"Please one lemonade my throat is burning". He ordered rubbing his neck.
"There is this thing which no one knows except her family". Graham said.
"And you do?". I asked with raised eyebrows.
"I do. Because one night my girlfriend was drunk and she mistakenly
spilled some secrets". Graham said taking his lemonade from the waiter
and sipping it.
"Or you deliberately made her spill". I said with the glare.
"Five years ago Madeline went missing for four weeks". He said.
"What?". I yelled in shock.
" If you keep shouting like this they will throw us out from the
cafe". Graham said making me glare at him with my jaw clench.
"What do you mean she went missing?". I asked him trying keep myself
from bursting in anger.
" Again I don't know the details because if you haven't notice yet I
am not one of her family member". He said sarcastically.
" Where did she went for a month?". I asked him.
"I don't know. But after a month she was found outside the New York
city hospital beaten and buries almost on the verge of death. Her
uncle and aunt happened to be doctors in the hospital and they did
there best to make sure this whole scene will never reach to media".
Graham said.
The word death and Madeline in one sentence made me numb. She went
through so much and as her best friend I wasn't there to support her
and look after her. Why do I always let down the people I love?
" Do you know where she lives?". I asked him because suddenly I just
want to go and hug her to make sure she is alright.
" I do but I won't tell you until I have my money". Graham said.
I wasn't expecting him to contact me without any motive.
" How much?". I asked him.
" 1000 USD will do". He said nonchalantly.
" Give me your account number and I'll transfer you the money online".
I said taking out my cellphone.
" I have another request. Please don't tell anyone that you find all
this out through me". Graham said.
"And why not?". I asked him curiously.
"As a matter of fact I really love my girlfriend and I don't want her
to feel like she can't trust me with her secrets". He said with the
guilty look on his face.
"I think she shouldn't trust you from now on". I grumbled.
"I would have never done this if I wasn't in the great need of money".
Graham said suddenly angry.
"Why do you need money so badly?". I asked him.
"I want to take my girlfriend on a road trip on our first anniversary.
I had some money saved up for the plan but last week I was robbed when
I was leaving a bank. I had no other option but to do this". He
replied looking lost in his dreamland.
" Just write her address". I said snatching a notepad and pen from the
walking by waitress making her glare at me.
"Here". He said scribbling her address.
"Now make sure you won't show me your face ever or I might be tempted
to open my mouth". I said.
"Gladly. I'll be on road trip for few weeks". He said with the creepy smile.
"This address should be correct or you might get hit by a bus while
walking home or I might come and throw you from Empire State building
myself". I threatened him.
Within seconds his smile vanished and his face turned pale.
"The address is a hundred percent correct". He said with the confidence.
I hurriedly book the earliest flight to New York which happened to be
in two hours. Packing my stuff and leaving a voicemail for Matt and my
dad I took the flight from Boston to New York.
When I arrived in the New York I, I took the cab and straight went to
the given address. I knocked on the door, pressed the bell but there
was no answer indicating that there was no one in the house.
After waiting for an hour I went to the nearest hotel and deposited my
stuff there. It was nine pm when I decided to go back on the given
address and check if she really lives there.
This time there was a car parked outside the house and a small bulb
was illuminating in the porch indicating that someone was indeed
inside.
With my heart racing I made my way to her door and pressed the bell.
After few minutes the door opened.
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