gan's POV
I was expecting it was Gael who sent the beautiful bouquet in my hands, and I was smiling from ear to ear, but my face turned sour, and my eyes widened when I read the card, and I can't explain the emotions I felt. At first, I felt the thrill, and then the dread that followed made my limbs shake.
"How did Ashton know where I live? It is not yet ti he will know about Axel, Alice. He has no right to send these flowers as if nothing happened eight years ago. How could he act and pretend that everything was okay between us?" I asked as I smashed the bouquet on the floor, and then I used my heels to ruin the flowers completely.
And when I raised my head, my entire body turned so cold when I found my son standing near the bottom of the stairs, and I never felt so horrified my whole life. I sweetly smiled at him, and then he ran towards and tightly hugged on my waist.
"Mom, are you okay? Why are you angry and yelling at aunt Alice? Are you fighting with each other?" He asked as he looked at ; and he was crying, and I felt so guilty. He never once heard so angry.
"Hey, Axel, I am not angry, and we are not fighting. Mom is upset with sothing and not with your aunt Alice." I said, and I felt so glad he didn't hear ntion Ashton's na. I don't know when I will be ready to face his father because I am aware, I am not afraid my ex will take Axel away from , but I am more worried about my heart.
I couldn't stop myself from reliving my reaction after eting Ashton at the mall the other day. For how many tis I was thinking about eting him again. And I promised myself I would show him that I am no longer the gan he used to know, the naive girl who was so in love with him. But instead of facing him without fear, I did the most childish thing. I ran away from him after pretending I didn't know him at all. I know I wasn't proud of what I did, and the next ti we et, I will surely show him I am no longer affected by his presence.
"Happy, happy birthday, Axel," I said as I picked him up, and my son giggled, and he is now so heavy and tall that I can't carry him for a long ti. I put him down, and I was on my knees as I faced him.
"Are you ready for your birthday party tonight, Axel?" I asked, and he gave a beautiful smile as he nodded at . I kissed his forehead and cheeks, and I felt so happy and proud that I am his mother, and he is now officially seven years old. As I looked back to all the pain that I have been through in raising him, it was nothing compared to the satisfaction that I feel right now as I face my little boy, who is still wearing his pajamas.
I felt glad Alice took care of the bouquet, and when she got back to us, she took Axel in her arms and greeted him with a kiss. And my son was laughing hard when my best friend started tickling him. And then together we went to the kitchen to eat breakfast, and monts later, my sister and brother joined us while they both had gifts on their hands, and I could see the happiness on my little boy's face.
We sang a happy birthday, and Clara brought the cake I baked with Alice late last night. But I ordered a different cake for the party this evening, and this one is special since we baked it with love, and I can see the happiness on my son's face as he looks at the cake on the table.
"You need to make a wish, buddy, before you blow the candle." My brother declared.
"I know, uncle Dexter. Mom and aunt Alice asked to do the sa thing every ti it was my birthday."My son answered, and we all laughed.
"Oh, I see, you are brilliant since you rember what your mom and aunt Alice told you." My brother responded as he looked at my little boy with amusent on his face, while my little sister was in awe as she looked at her nephew. Axel closed his eyes, and after making a wish, he opened his eyes, then slowly blew the candles.
"What did you wish, Axel?" My brother said, and my son shook his head.
"I am sorry, uncle, Dex. Mom said I should not let anyone know about my wish so it will co true." Axel responded, and my brother chuckled while he ruffled Axel's hair.
"This is for you, Axel." My brother said as he handed his a gift to the birthday boy, and my son kissed his uncle on his cheek after he said his thanks, and he did the sa to Ava after my sister gave him her present. I know he is excited to open his gifts, but I taught him how to be patient, and I felt so glad Axel is a good boy. He was responsible at a young age, and every ti he played with his toys, I always smiled when I saw him put his toys back on the toy box I provided for him, and he always listened to what I said.
"Mom, is dad coming?" He asked , and I could see the quizzical look on my siblings' faces.
"I am not sure if Gael will co, but I hope he can make it, but don't worry, he promised to bring you sothing nice when he cos and visit you after his tour," I said, and I saw how Axel's face fell,
"It is okay, mom, and I understand that Dad is busy making the people around the world happy with his songs," Axel said, and I smiled with his words as I realized my son is intelligent.
I know Axel's natal day would be complete if Gael would celebrate it with us. I am just glad my brother is here because I can tell my son will not be asking about Gael, for now, since he is enjoying his uncle's company. But I know Axel will still look for Gael because he is the only father he knew.
I felt guilty because even if Gael told everything would be the sa between us, I knew he was hurting, and I hated myself that I couldn't reciprocate his feelings towards . He usually calls any ti of the day, but today I haven't received a single call or text from him, and I could tell I injured his heart, and he was avoiding after he confessed his feelings towards .
The entire house got crowded when the guest arrived, mostly Axel's classmates with their parents. We held the party at the house's ballroom. I wanted to have his party at the poolside or the lawn, but it will rain according to the weather forecast for today.
My son looked so handso with his prince charming attire, and I couldn't stop smiling when I saw Kimberly wearing a Cinderella-inspired gown. Axel excused himself and t her, and my heart swelled with too much happiness as I realized my son was growing so fast.
The party host was fantastic, and she made the party alive, and the gas were entertaining. And I could tell the birthday boy was having too much fun with his friends. And when the magician was about to perform his tricks, he motioned Axel to sit at the front, and I bead when Axel took Kim's hand, and they sat beside each other. The audience, including the adults, is fascinated by the magician's performance. The food is superb, and I can tell everyone was having fun, and Axel's birthday party was a blast.
"He must be so tired," Ava said after I put my son to bed, and he fell asleep right away.
"I know, and what is important is he had fun," I replied.
"Of course, how I wished I was still a child," Ava said.
"And why do you say that?" I asked as I raised my eyebrow.
"Well, a child's life is simple because you only think about toys and playing gas, and if they fight each other, they will easily make up," Ava responded, and I nodded at her.
"You are right, Ava. How I wish I could be like a child, so I can easily let go of my past heartaches." I responded as we got out of my son's room, and we went back to the living room.
"I know what you an, g, but you don't need to be a child to give your forgiveness to those who have hurt you. I know you hated dad for saying those words to you, but I don't think he ant it, gan. He was only angry with you that ti because he was so devastated with what happened to your life. For him, you are the perfect daughter, and our father was expecting you to finish your studies first before getting pregnant." Ava declared, and I let out a heavy sigh.
"I am not angry anymore with Dad, Ava. I have forgiven him, and I was just afraid if he couldn't forgive until now." I responded.
"gan, I know even if he didn't communicate with you, Dad is very proud of you, and I am sure he wasn't angry with you anymore. He was only ashad of himself because instead of helping you, he was the reason why you left ho." My sister said.
"I know our mother is dying to see her grandchild, but I am aware dad won't allow mom to co here without him. And if our Dad is not angry with , why they didn't co to attend Axel's birthday party?" I asked my sister.
"I don't know g, but I think you should co with us to Astikoz and visit our parents; after all, you are their daughter, and it has been so long that they have been waiting for
you to co ho. And it is about ti Axel should et his grandparents," Ava added.
"I will think about it, Ava," I replied, and my sister grinned as we joined Alice and Dexter. They were drinking camomile tea, and my best friend handed the teacup as I sat down beside her. We talked so more, and then we called it a night.
The entire house is now quiet, and I feel so happy that the birthday party of Axel was a success. As I walked inside my room, I saw the card on top of my dresser. I shook my head as I realized Alice didn't throw the card together with the flowers. Even if I felt angry with Alice for keeping the card, I couldn't deny there was a part of that wanted to reread what he had written, and I could feel the knots on my stomach and my anger towards Ashton as I reread his ssage.
My Dearest gan,
You will always be beautiful in my eyes like these flowers. It was lovely to see you again, g.
Have a nice day!
Forever yours,
Ashton
I know I am crazy because I can feel my mouth wanting to smile as I reread his ssage repeatedly. They were only simple words, yet I can't deny my weak heart flutters with excitent.. And I know I need to remind myself that he turned my world upside down, and I needed my mind to control my heart because there is no way I will get swayed and be fooled by Aston Pritzgold ever again.
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