Ashton's POV
I don't want to go ho because my anger towards my father returned when I learned about my son. I am already in the process of forgiving my father, but how can I stop myself from hating him? He was the reason I tried my best to drive gan away. I did everything I could to make her hate . I didn't realize I had made a terrible mistake and what I had missed in my life until yesterday when I found out the truth. I felt so ashad of myself that I couldn't even call Alice after I learned Axel was my son. I thought football defined , but I was so wrong. How could I abandon gan and my child?
I flew to Astikoz the following day with too much resentnt in my heart. Mom expected us to co ho and be with them this weekend since my father is now recovering from his illness, and dad asked my siblings and to go and visit him. My father can now clearly talk, but he is still in his wheelchair, which is a significant developnt. His therapy continued, mom hired the best physical therapist she could find, and of course, my father's doctors were the best in the country.
"Ashton! It is lovely to see you, son, your father is on the terrace with your brothers, and he was expecting you to join them. Your dad wanted to see the sunset with you, and you can join them while I will help Isabelle in the kitchen." My mother said after I greeted her.
"Mom, I have a headache. Can I see dad during dinner?" I asked, and she nodded her head at . I don't want to see my dad yet since I don't want to talk with him because I was afraid I couldn't control myself, and I wanted to tell my mom and sister about gan.
"You better go to your room and have a rest, or it is better that you should take a nap. I will ask any of your brothers to wake you up when it is ti to eat our dinner." She said, and I smiled at my mother.
"Thank you, mom, and you don't need to ask any of them to wake up because I will just set my alarm and join you at dinner," I replied, and I turned my heels, and I walked towards the grand staircase.
I hate lying to my mom, but I couldn't tell her that I was upset with my dad again. It has been a long ti, but now that I have learned about Axel, I can't stop blaming my dad that I lost my chance to know my child because of him. I know I should have never given up on gan, but I also realized she would never beco successful with her life, especially her career, if it didn't happen, and I can't deny I beca more in love with gan now. She is a strong woman, and I am so proud that she could raise my son independently.
I don't have a headache. I just wanted to stay in my room. I changed my business suit into my sweatpants and t-shirt. I had a eting with the managers of every departnt of our company before I left Majuscule. I lay on my bed, and if before every ti I am alone I will be thinking about gan, now I am thinking about her and our son. And I wanted to be with them, and I know I will go crazy if I can't speak to gan about Axel. I don't know how to face her yet, but I need to do it soon because I don't want to miss another day of my son's life.
I didn't realize that I dozed off, and I felt soone shake my shoulder, and when I opened my eyes, I saw my sister smiling at , and she was sitting on the edge of the bed.
"How are you, Ashton?" Isabelle asked, and I slowly got up as I looked at her.
"I felt fantastic now." I lied again, but I felt better after taking a nap, and I felt guilty that my mom and my sister were worried about .
"That is better because dinner is ready, and they are now waiting for us." She said as she stood up, and I put my arm over her shoulders as we walked out of my room, and I couldn't stop the racing of my heart as we neared the dining room. My father was on his usual spot, and he was sitting on the head of the table while my mom was seated on his right side. And when he raised his head, my father smiled at , and I tried my best to give him a warm smile. And I could tell my father looked better now compared to the last ti we visited him.
"Thank you for coming, Ashton." He said, and I was surprised that he could talk straight now, yet I couldn't deny I felt relieved that he was now okay and recovering fast. Even if I am still angry with my father, I am glad he looked healthier, and I hope he will fully recover at the end of this month. My siblings were happily talking while I remained silent the entire dinner. I helped my mom bring my dad back into the master's bedroom.
"I could tell sothing is bothering you son, is everything all right with your work?" Dad asked by the ti we arrived in my parents' room.
"Everything was fine, dad, and you don't need to worry since I was able to run your company smoothly, of course, with the help of my siblings," I responded, and he smiled at .
I left after I said good night to my parents and I found my siblings in the ga room, and I smiled when I saw Cole and Lennon having a ga while my sister looked so amused watching them, and I wanted to join them, but I am not really on the mood. I got out of the ga room and proceeded to the living room, and I was shocked when I found them following behind .
"Why didn't you finish the ga?" I asked.
"We can still play another ga any ti, Ashton, but we are worried about you, and we can tell that sothing is bothering you. What is it? We want you to know that we are willing to help and listen to you." Lennon said while I saw Isabelle, and Cole nodded in agreent.
"Thank you, guys, and yes, you're right, sothing is bothering , and I wanted to tell you about it right away because it is making crazy, but I don't want dad to learn about this," I said.
"We already know, Ashton. Isabelle told us you t gan and Alice at one of the malls in Majuscule." Lennon responded.
"Yes, that is true, but there is more than that," I replied.
"We already knew that your engagent with Clair was off even before she could announce it to the public," Cole responded.
"This is not about Claire, and it is about gan and . I just found out we had a son." I declared, and the silence that followed made feel worried. My siblings fell silent for a long ti.
"Wow! I never expected this at all; this is great news, Ashton." Isabelle was the one who recovered first.
"Yeah, this is a lot to take in, but this is wonderful news," Lennon added.
"Yes, this is fantastic news. I didn't know I was an uncle." Cole declared.
"Yes, it is, but gan didn't know that I found out her greatest secret," I said to them.
"I couldn't imagine how much she had suffered during her pregnancy. I know it wasn't that easy for her because she was dealing with her broken heart, plus her future was uncertain because she needed to give up her scholarship to give birth to your son." Isabelle declared.
"Yes, and now I realized I couldn't bla her that she sold her music to Gael, and it is now apparent to that Gael played a big part in gan's life. And even if I hate to admit it, I felt grateful for his help to gan, and if he is now gan's boyfriend, I need to try my luck even if I felt so ashad of what I have done. I can't give up gan now, knowing we have a son, and of course, I can't deny she is still the only woman I love, and I want to spend the rest of my life with." I responded.
"I am so proud of gan because even if I have hurt her and left her all alone; she was able to attain all her dreams in life, and I could tell that she beca a chemist who developed so perfu products, and I couldn't believe that she is now the owner of the leading perfu company in the country." I declared, and I could see the happiness and concerns my siblings face.
"What are you planning to do?" Lennon asked.
"I have to win her heart back, and of course, I want Axel, my son, to know I am his father," I said.
"Of course, because I can't wait to et my nephew," Isabelle said, and they all agreed Axel looked exactly like when I showed them the photo of my son on my cellphone, and I saw my sister cry, and I know it was tears of joy.
"But I don't know how to win her heart back? And I felt so ashad of what I have done to her, and I know I needed all your help." I said to my siblings.
"Don't worry, Aston, you have our back. There is no way we will let this chance pass. We are all excited to know about our nephew, and can't wait to bring him to the malls and buy him lots of toys and clothes." Isabelle said excitedly.
"I agree with you; count in, Isabelle. We are here to give you all the support that you need, and no matter how hard it would be, don't surrender, Ashton." Lennon declared.
"Yes, Ashton. We are here for you." Cole added, and I never felt so happy to know that I had all the support I needed from my siblings, making feel more confident and alive.. And now I could say I am ready to face gan and win her heart back no matter how hard it could be.
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