[ Charlotte ] “Ace, do you want to talk about it?” I gently placed my hand over my son’s head who looked lost in his thoughts.“No, Mom, I am fine.” He shook his head and stood up from the grass. It was a bright Sunday afternoon. I decided to spend the entire day with my son who had been quiet since Mrs. Blackwood met him and called him her grandson. I buried the matter there by making some random excuses but I knew my son.“Ace, please sit down. I know you’re thinking about that incident a lot.” I said to him and pulled him back on the ground to sit with me.“Why Leah’s grandmother called me her grandson, Mom? Is she my Dad’s mother?” He blinked his eyes at me. My heart constricted seeing the desperation and conflict on a small boy like him who acted way mature than his age. The time had come when I could no longer hide the truth of his paternity.“I have to tell you about your father but first I want you to remain neutral because I do not want you to hate your father because he wa
[ Charlotte ] “Ace, I am your father.” Sebastian said in a softer tone..“I know, I recognized you in the party.” Ace said very calmly and it made me wonder how wisely he was talking.“Can we talk? Please, I am not here to create any wedge between us.” Sebastian said and knelt down to his level, his eyes were glossy.“You hurt my Mom. She had been taking care of me alone. You were not present in our lives and your mother was very mean to my Mom.” Ace again gave him a sharp response.Sebastian looked at me helplessly. A part of me felt bad for him but it was nothing compared to the pain I and my son had endured in his long absence.“Ace, baby, he is your elder. You shouldn’t talk to him rudely.” I corrected my son as I couldn’t see him disrespecting someone who was elder than him.“It’s fine, Char. He has all the rights to feel this way. I wasn’t there for him whenever he needed me. I wasn’t there for you when you gave birth to him on yourself, endured every pain alone.” He said wit
[ Charlotte ] I walked in the guest room of my office with steady breath and a conflicting mind. My lawyer was with me. I called him on the urgent basis when Tara informed me that Sebastian came along with his attorney. If he was willing to play it dirty then I should also not leave any stone unturned. He had to defeat a mother if he wanted his son.“Ms. Montgomery, please calm down. I know how my brother works. Don’t worry, I know how to be a step ahead of him.” Will, my lawyer said to me as the guard on the door of my guest room opened the door for us to walk inside.Sebastian and his attorney William were talking in a hushed tone. Their head turned to us when they felt our presence inside the room.“Welcome to the Skylark Group, gentlemen. I hope you are satisfied with our hospitality.” I plastered a smile on my face. Both William and my ex-husband looked uncomfortable. I chose William’s brother to be my lawyer.“Yes, Miss Montgomery. Please sit first so we can discuss the matter.
[ Charlotte ]"Charlotte, listen to me." Sebestian shouted from behind and I could hear his loud, running footsteps on the tiled floor. At this point, I didn't care if my whole staff was watching the drama unfolded in front of them.I was devastated and felt cheated.I was still legally married to the man whom I vowed to never see again. I hated him for the pain I endured. I made myself strong, both physically and mentally but old wounds were slit opened again."Charlotte!" He shouted again but I marched out of my office building. The fresh morning air touched my skin. I needed to be alone. I had to clear my mind first before I face someone.I strolled in the open area where the vehicles of my employees were parked. I sat on a bench and stared at a plain white wall.My life had become a pretty mess. I begun to regret my decision of coming back and avenge the Blackwood family. The game turned against me.I sensed his presence near me. I could hear his heavy breathing."Charlotte, pleas
[ Sebestian ]Charlotte's words kept resonating in my ears. All these years, she had been living in a misunderstanding that I abandoned her for the sake of another woman. According to her, Victorine lied to her over the phone.I directly went to Victorine's home who had taken a few days' off from the work due to sickness. I had to seek my answers from her because if it's really her then I fear I'd be the worst enemy of her. I tried to recall the events on the day when Ace was born but the memories were blur. I couldn't remember anything or any suspicious activity from Victorine's side.I pressed the bell of her apartment and waited impatiently for her to open the door. It was taking her long to open the door. I pressed the bell again but no response came."Fuck! You left no option for me except to barg inside." I cursed and punched the password in the lock.The door opened and I entered inside only to meet eerie silence."Victorine!" I called her name.Still no response.I scanned the
[ Sebestian ]My heart pained as my eyes scanned my best friend who was laying on the hospital bed. Her face was pale and looked lifeless. I didn't know what I felt right then but I wasn't angry. I had no right to judge her before I heard her side of story."Bastian.."She whispered my name in a faint voice. She sounded tired."Hey." I took slow steps towards her. Her eyes were glossy which meant that she got the devastating news of her miscarriage."How are you feeling now?" I gently took her hand into mine and rubbed them as a sign of my condolences."I lost my child. How am I suppose to feel, Bastian?" Tears rolled down from the corner of her eyes."You're alive and safe. I am thankful to the God and the doctors. You have a life ahead of you, Vic. Don't lose hope." I tried my best to consol her as I wasn't good at such stuffs."They wanted to kill me. They'll come again, Bastian." She said in a panicked voice."You know the attackers?" Anger rushed into my blood,"We need to tell thi
[ Charlotte ]"Tara, mail these documents to Will and also inform him that I want him to verify these papers ASAP. Do you understand?" I handed a stack of papers that proved that I filed for a divorce five years ago and my lawyer presented me in the court."Right away, Ma'am. I'll make all the arrangements. Do you need anything? I have been noticing since the morning. You even skipped your lunch." Tara asked me with worry itched face."A cup of strong coffee would be fine, Tara and thanks for everything. I trouble you a lot."I said to the girl who had been a support pillar for me since the day I gave her the job.She agreed on coming with me to New Jersey. It was the place where I spent the first two years after my separation with Sébastien."I like working for you, Ma'am and your coffee will be at your table in two minutes." She said with a wide smile and walked out of my hotel room.The lawyer betrayed me and the law.I was ready to sue the man who fucked up with my present and my
[ Sebestian ]"What do you like to eat in the dinner, I'll ask my cooks to prepare it for you?" I asked my son or more like putting an effort to know him better as he sat beside me, staring at all the awards I won over the years."I'd prefer a simple mean and a hot chocolate before I go to bed." He replied giving me a side glance."Would you like grilled chicken with spice seasoning and homemade fresh garlic bread with vegetables stew? Your mother used to cook it on every Sunday dinner and it is one of my favorite dish. Though my cook don't half as good as her." I said or rather shared a piece of memory with him."Then why did you leave her if you liked her?" He asked innocently and it sliced my heart.I was again speechless."It was a mistake, Ace. I wish I had used my brain but I was blinded by my anger. I am ready to repent for every pain I inflicted on her and you. I swear I regret it in every single second of my life."I told him honestly."I am not sad. In fact, I never missed yo