AIDEN'S POV This was my first time in Del Mar, but sadly, instead of the reason for visit to either be for business or vacation, it was for a funeral. Nora's father's funeral - Mr Carl Simmons. The first person Nora introduced me to when we arrived was Magdalene. I had heard stories about her even as far back to when Nora and I dated 6 years ago. The middle aged woman had been excited to meet me although her excitement couldn't really show because of the grieve that was on going.It turns out that a lot of people had been patiently waiting for the day Nora would finally introduce Duke's father to them, this only made it better that I was the one who came with her and not Jason. Else they probably would have been rumours of he being the father to Duke. The apartment was filled with soo many relatives as Nora greeted and introduced me to them. Heaven knows that I couldn't keep up with the names anymore after the fifth person. And then, I met the step mother and half sister. Mabel an
AIDEN'S POV It's been 5 days since Nora told me about the passing of her father. It was also due to that incident that I got to discover all that she went through with her family after she got pregnant. How her father had cut all contacts with her and how she didn't have a choice but to keep my identity a secret. If I were in her shoes, I most likely would have done the same thing.And then, how it turned out that the woman she had thought was her mother was actually her step mother and how she had gone all the way to Missouri in search of her birth mother. It pained me for not being there for her throughout those period of hardship. Which is why I had volunteered to go with her for the funeral of her father. It was going to be held in Del Mar in the next two days. Although, Jason had wanted to go with her, but I persuaded him to give me the opportunity to be there for her. He already knows how I feel about her and now, I was looking for the perfect opportunity to have the conversa
AIDEN'S POV I walked into the family mansion and then approached the maid who I had sighted as soon as I entered the house. "Mr Hart.... you're here, it's good to see you" she greeted me like she didn't just see me last week Sunday for the weekly dinner we had with grandma." Where's my grandmother?" I asked her, going straight to the point. I wasn't in the mood for fraternizing." She's upstairs in her room" The maid replied.Without wasting any more second, I headed straight for grandma Gloria's room and then placed a knock at the door." Come in" she stated from inside. She was sitted in front of her dressing mirror, doing only God knows what but I knew that I wasn't interested in it. " Aiden? I was just about to call you" she started and then asked. " What is this I'm hearing about you skipping dinner with Olivia and her family? This is your in-laws from goodsake! Do you know how disrespectful that is?" She asked all at once I wasn't even surprised that she knows about this. S
NORA'S POV My world was crumbling and it's only a matter of time before it all collapses to the ground. I remained silent as Salvador read the test result. Apparently everyone was going to find out the secret that I had kept for 6 years today. " Nora..... what is this?" He asked I didn't enven know where to start from. I had thought that I'd be mentally prepared for this moment, but here I am, caught unaware and been forced to explain my deepest fears and secrets to everyone." Why is there a DNA test result containing Duke and Aiden's name?" He continued I swallowed hard as reality dawned on me. " Salvador.....I can explain" I started " Well do so, because that is what I am waiting for " he replied I glanced towards Duke who was peacefully sleeping despite the chaos that was unfolding. I guess the drips that was given to him is what is causing the deep sleep. " Can we please go somewhere quiet ?" I asked Salvador." Fine " he replied as he walked out of the hospital room towar
NORA'S POV I had been soo shocked to find out that Aiden was the only blood donor available for Duke. Could it be any more obvious that they were related? I couldn't even refuse because I had been desperately praying to God for a miracle, I cannot bear to lose my son, he is my everything and if saving him means receiving a blood donation from the one person I had told face to face to stay away from us, then soo be it. I was ready to swallow my pride and be put to shame. I had cried out my eyes as soon as I gained consciousness. The only thing on my mind was the warefare of my son. Now that he had received the blood, I could only pray for things to get better for him as I cared less of the pain that I was in.As soon as I wheeled out of Aiden's room, Jade approached me. " Nora... Duke is up!" She stated " Really....oh my God... please help me" I said to her as she went behind me and then started pushing the wheelchair behind, towards Duke's room. I was filled with soo many emotion
AIDEN'S POV I couldn't believe the words that came out of Jason's mouth. It was as if the world came to a standstill. A full stop." Wait...hold on, I'm sorry that happened, but how is this any of Aiden's business?" Olivia asked him " This is no joke Olivia... this is a life and death situation......you have to come with me Aiden" Jason said to her and then faced me.Even though the both of them were going back and forth about the whole thing, I had already zoned out into my own world with a hundred things going through my mind. I knew that I had already made up my mind not to have anything to do with Nora and here son again especially after what happened yesterday, but....am I supposed to ignore this? Whether I like it or ,I knew that I still have feelings for Nora and the heavens know that I wouldn't be myself until I was right beside her and ofcourse donate some blood to the child." You can't seriously be considering this Aiden....you made a commitment for tonight already " Oli