I stared at the five years old kid hugging my legs and looking at me
with those same blue eyes filled with mischief.
How can I forget these eyes when I have spent my last twenty-five
years understanding them.
Brandon eyes is something that speaks to me when he will be silent or
hiding something. I learned to understand him by looking at him in the
eyes.
This kid has a same eyes and face leaving no doubt in my mind who he
belongs. Even I was familiar with the brown mass of hair on his head
that I had spent braiding and styling when Madeline was still in
elementary school.
The kid was still staring at me with same bright smile on his face
even when my expression wasn't that great at the moment to attract a
kid.
I didn't even know how Chase was feeling at the moment. He wasn't
speaking means he was too having a hard time to get to accept the
history.
Turning my head I looked at Chase frozen face. He was expressionless,
there was nothing on his face but I knew what he was doing by staying
silent.
He was stopping himself from crying and turning into an emotional
wreck in front of our grandson.
Grandson. Now I have a grandson.
I blinked my eyes and kneeled down to come face to face with the boy.
He started at me with the same curiosity his father held in them when
he wanted to know something.
"Why are you crying Grandma?". He asked me in his sweet voice.
After hearing "Grandma" word from his mouth I wanted to cry so much
but I stopped myself.
"They are happy tears". I said. My voice cracked at the end of the sentence.
He placed his small soft hand on my face and wiped my tears from my face.
I caught his hand before he would remove it from my face and placed a
kiss on his palm.
He blushed and I laughed.
"What's your name baby?". I asked again as I was to shock to hear
anything when I saw him Erin's arm.
"Bryan". He said.
My eyes widened and I looked at Madeline.
She smiled at me sweetly.
I couldn't believe she remembered and thought I was serious when I
told her I would ask Brandon to name his first kid Bryan.
"How old are you Bryan?". I asked him.
"I'm five years old". He said showing me his five fingers of right hand.
I closed my eyes for a moment trying to digest the truth that Brandon
has a son when he was nineteen and I didn't know anything about it.
Madeline the girl I thought was smart wasn't smart enough to stop
herself from falling in love with my son who always seek the attention
and love of that wench Laura.
"Can I hug you, Bryan?". I asked him.
Instead of nodding or giving me permission to hug him he wrapped his
small arms around my neck and hugged me.
I wrapped my arms around his waist and hugged him as tightly as it was
possible for me without hurting him.
The love and innocence was pouring from this kid.
After what seems like ages I pulled away from the hug and placed a
kiss on the center of his forehead.
I glanced at Chase and found him staring at me and Bryan with same shock eyes.
Chase is still not used to express many emotions accurately. He would
look angry but he might just be enjoying the scared look on others
face until the faced slips and he laugh. Despite being in pain he
would smile and not let anyone know what's going on with him.
I know him better than he knows himself.
"Would you like to meet your granddad?". I asked Bryan and he nodded excitedly.
I turned my face to look at Chase and his eyes connected with mine.
Chase took the deep breath and kneeled down in front of Bryan.
"Hi, Bryan. Do you like to play football?". Chase asked and I bit my
lips from laughing hard.
"Yes, I love it". Bryan replied with the wide smile.
That's what it took Chase to burst in to laugh.
"Then I think I should show you a large football ground here I have in
this house". Chase said picking up Bryan in his arm then he stood up.
Bryan glanced at Madeline and she nodded her head encouraging Bryan to
go with Chase.
When Chase and Bryan left Madeline made her way towards me.
"I'm sorry for not coming back sooner". Madeline said.
"I'm glad you're back. Sooner is better than never". I said and hugged the girl.
"I missed your hugs aunt Hailey". She mumbled.
I laughed little and said "Stop calling me aunt Hailey. I have always
wanted you to call me Mom so from now on please call me mom".
She kissed my cheek and said "I missed you mom".
"And I missed my daughter that I didn't give birth but always felt
like she belongs to me". I saw pulling away from the hug.
Erin and Elena were still staring at us with smiles on their face.
"Come with me and tell me where have you been for last six years". I
said gripping her wrist.
"Erin make sure when your dad comes back you tell him to give few of
his famous punches to Brandon while you bring my grandson back to me".
I said making Brandon's eye popped.
Elena and Madeline giggled while Erin patted Brandon back.
"Mom that's unfair". Brandon said.
"Tell him to beat some senses into his stupid head without
reconstructing his pretty face". I said to Erin.
Brandon face paled.
Someone is scared of his father's punches even when they are just
thrown for fun.
Madeline, Elena and I made our way to the large table and sat there.
"So where do you want to start Madeline?". I asked her.
She blushed and said "I fell in love with your son on the first day of
kindergarten.............".
~~~~~~~~~~~~xxxxxx~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Brandon's POV:
I stood afar and stared at the most important women's in my life. My
mom, Madeline and Elena were laughing at something while my dad and
Erin were laughing at something my son said.
They were all happy so was I. My phone rang and I picked it up.
"Hello sir, they're here". My driver said.
"Okay bring them inside". I said ending the call.
Suddenly, I was anxious. I made my way outside to welcome Madeline parents.
I don't if it's too soon or not but I invited her parents to come and
stay with us for few weeks.
They accepted my request and came to Boston.
I saw Madeline mother and father stepping out from the car.
"Hello Sir and Mrs. Emerson. Welcome to my house". I said to them
extending my hand.
Madeline mother smiled at me sweetly. Her youthful beauty at this age
still caught me off guard.
"Thank you for inviting us here, Brandon". She said shaking my hand.
Madeline's dad shook my hand rather tightly but I didn't flinch.
"Please come inside". I said taking them to back garden where we have
arranged brunch.
"Mom, Dad I want you to meet Mr and Mrs Russell Emerson. They're
Madeline's parents". My parents look shock while Madeline came to
greet her parents.
"Hi, mom and dad. What are you guys doing here?". She asked.
"Your boyfriend invited us and we thought it is a great time for us to
meet Brandon's family". Mrs. Russell Emerson said giving me smile.
I really like Mrs. Russell Emerson. Her personality is similar to my
aunt Bianca.
"Okay. It's just I'm little surprised because I didn't know you guys
will be joining us". Madeline said sending me a glare.
My parents decided to contribute in the conversation "We didn't know
Madeline parents are alive".
"It's a long story Mom and Dad. But they're her real parents". I said.
Madeline mom said and extended her hand "Hi, I'm Bella. I heard a lot
of good things about you, Hailey. And according to Madeline your
chocolate cupcakes are to die for".
My mom shook her hand and said "Thanks. I baked some for today's
brunch. Would you like to try them?".
"I would love to try them". Madeline's mom said following my mom
towards the table.
Madeline send me another glare then followed behind her mom.
"I'm Chase". My dad said extending his hand.
"I'm Gabriel. Nice to finally meet you Chase. I heard you're opening
another Branch of your company in New York". Mr. Gabriel said shaking
my father's hand.
My father narrowed his eyes at me like it's me who spilled the information.
I shook my head in a silent "No". It seems like Mr. Gabriel has done
some background check on me.
"Yeah. I'm searching for a property to open my company in New York
City". Dad said.
"That's great. I'm hoping to sell this building of mine.......".
Mr.Gabriel said catching my dad's attention.
Then my dad decided to take him somewhere private to talk about business stuff.
After the whole get to know each other thing was over we finally got
to eat lunch.
My son was so happy to see his grandma and grandpa. He actually did
the happy dance when his grandpa picked him up in his arms.
After the lunch Erin and Elena gave Bryan a plain canvas and paints.
He was really happy and decided to paint something. Erin was helping
him and Bryan was quite enjoying it.
My dad and Madeline dad's has been laughing and joking around while
enjoying some wine.
My mom and Madeline's mom has been chatting non-stop like they were
some long-lost friends.
Madeline and Elena were giggling and I really tried not to disturb her
but I was craving for her attention after our morning tryst.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?". I said interrupting my sister and
Madeline's chatting.
Elena gave me knowing smile and left while Madeline look still angry
about the stunt I pulled and didn't tell her that her parents will be
coming here too.
"Hey can we go somewhere private to talk?". I asked her.
She took the glance at Bryan who was sitting with Erin and nodded.
I took her inside the house.
"Madeline I'm sorry for not telling you that your parents are coming
here. I just thought it'll make you feel more nervous and it was kind
of surprise". I said.
She glared at me and I sighed.
"I'm sorry. No more secrets. I promise". I said taking a step closer to her.
"Just because you are sweet and did this to make me happy I'm
forgiving you but it doesn't mean you are not getting any punishment".
She said taking a step closer.
"Punishment? We are not in kindergarten". I said.
Instead of replying she kissed my lips. My hands were around her waist
instantly, pulling her closer. The kiss was wild and she was the one
in control.
I don't know when and how she pressed me on the wall while her legs
were wrapped around my waist.
Her sweet lips then decided to torture my neck.
"Madeline it's not a good time to do this". I said feeling her biting
my skin of collarbone.
I hissed in pain and pleasure tightening my grip on her a$$.
Suddenly, she unwrapped her legs around my waist and decided to stand
in front of me like nothing happened.
Her hand went to her hair and she combed them to make them look better.
"It is your punishment, Brandon. Now you have to stay like this all
day or you can take a nice cold shower". She said winking while
looking at my miserable condition.
I glanced down at my jeans and said "You're plain cruel".
"Learned from the expert". She said leaving me inside.
"I'll take my revenge. The game is on". I shouted and heard her laughing.
Then grumbling about being how stupid I am that I let her walk away
from this without torturing her, I made my way to my room for the cold
shower of course.
~~~~~~~~~~~~xxxxxxx~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Madeline POV:
"I will take my revenge. The game is on". Brandon shouted in pain and I laughed.
He doesn't have any idea how difficult it was detached myself from his
super hot body while he was in the mood of having me then and there.
But I have to get my revenge for the stunt he played in the morning.
Now I think we are even or maybe it's just a start with no points.
"Where is Brandon?". Elena asked.
"He is taking a shower". I said.
Elena eyes widened and she said "I'm not going to ask why".
"Oh, I just spilled wine on him mistakenly". I said trying to make
Elena thing that his brother and I was not doing anything dirty.
"Alright". She said.
"Would you like to see my photography album?". She asked me.
"Definitely". I said.
She dragged me to her room and pulled out a large album.
There were thousands of pictures of nature, cats, fruits then her
parents. Few pictures of Brandon's and Erin caught my eyes, they were
so cute.
I flipped the page and freezes.
A shirtless picture of Jake on beach then there was another picture of
him sitting on a bike, another picture of him laying on bench in park
and finally there was a picture of him with a tall slim girl that
looks like some model.
What shocked me was all the pictures looks recent and taken secretly.
"Elena is it Jake?". I asked her just to strike a conversation.
She glanced at the album and paled.
Then she took the step towards me and said "Uh yeah. I took these
pictures when Jake came to visit Brandon last summer. I wasn't expert
in taking pictures that time".
I nodded my head and said "They are actually really beautiful. I never
knew you would adopt my hobby of taking pictures and decided to pursue
it in college".
"I know. I just liked it a lot when you would take our pictures and
keeping memories is something I enjoy". Elena said stuffing her album
back in her drawer.
I knew Elena always has a crush on Jake. Although she never confessed
it to me but her eyes couldn't lie.
But she still does that what scared me a little
We made our way back to the garden when my phone decided to rang.
I pulled it out and saw Sebastian's name.
"Hi". I said.
"Hi yourself. I need to meet you". Sebastian said.
"Are you in Boston?". I asked him.
"Yeah. Now can you please meet me?". He asked me.
"I'm actually at Brandon's place. My parents and his parents are
having a great time so do I. Can we meet tomorrow?". I asked him.
"Madeline it's about Adrian". Sebastian said.
"Please Sebastian tell me what it is?". I asked him panicking.
"Adrian is going to be in some trouble. If you want to meet him we
need to leave for Atlanta City in an hour". Sebastian said.
"I'm sending you an address of Brandon house. Come here and pick me
up". I said ending the call.
I found Bryan sitting on the floor with paint.
"Bryan you'll be staying with your dad tonight. Mommy needs to go
somewhere to handle something important". I told Bryan kissing his
head.
He smiled at me and kissed my cheek.
"Love you". I said hugging him.
"Love you too Mom". He said hugging me back.
My phone rang and I picked it up.
"I'm outside". Sebastian said.
"You're fast. Where you stalking me or something?". I said to Sebastian.
"Yeah I like stalking my ex fiancee in pastime". He said.
"I'm coming out in few minutes". I said ending the call.
Brandon was walking towards me.
"Brandon, I need to go". I said.
He looks confused.
"Where do you want to go? I can take you". He said.
"Brandon, I want you to take care of our son until I'll come back. I'm
going somewhere for something important and I need you to trust me". I
said taking his hands in mine.
"I trust you Madeline but at least tell me where are you going so
suddenly. You're worrying me". Brandon said.
I said to him "Don't ask me questions, Brandon. I can't explain
everything right now. I'm just asking you trust me. I'll come back to
you".
Brandon was looking at me with anger and confusion. His jaw clenched
while he glared at me.
I kissed him on lips. It was a short kiss but enough to tell that I
love him and I'll always love him.
Then I ran away from the place and got inside Sebastian's car while
Brandon yelled at me to stop.
Sebastian took me to the hotel and I packed my bags then we went to the airport.
We flew out of Boston in Sebastian's private jet and our destination
was Atlanta City.
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