Darrien.
"Tell Darrien his father is at the door,’’ I open my eyes to the sound of Cranwell’s voice and jump up imdiately. The second I walk out of the room, I see Jabi as he clutches onto the door, unsure of what to do.
"Father,’’ I manage with a smile on my face. I haven’t seen my father in a while. It’s not that I have forgotten where I ca from, I just don’t want to have to explain my relationship and the way I have chosen to live my life to him. I know how much he has been badgering Alanis and I am not interested in that. I walk until I am next to Jabi. He looks up at with a nervous expression on his face. I never took him ho to Cranwell. I didn’t see the point. I don’t need his blessing; I don’t need him to accept Jabi because my acceptance is the only one that matters and I have completely accepted him with my whole being. I stretch my hand over his shoulders and pull him closer to . right now, he is afraid of the man at the door and I need to protect him like I always do.
Father looks at and then at him. there is a mix of disgust and irritation on his face. He doesn’t like what he sees and I knew from the start that he wouldn’t. not accepting Alanis, who just dotes on him, just shows who he truly is. if he really thinks of us as his children, if he really cares about us the way he has always said he does—then this shouldn’t be a problem for him.
I give him a smile, completely ignoring the disgust on his face. I will not return hate with hate. I am happier than I have ever been in all my life and this will not deter . This will not make appreciate Jabi less.
"What are you doing here,’’ I move away from the door and he walks into my apartnt. His eyes roam around the living room. Father has always known about this place, but I would always try to co ho every weekend. I would always try to be inclusive in the family but with Jabi, I don’t need to anymore. I have my own family and I am completely content with the way we are.
"Am I still the one you call father?’’ he asks as he walks over to the couch. I watch him as he sits down with that grim expression still on his face.
"Of course, you are, I just wanted to give you so space to get used to everything.’’
He raises a brow "Get used to the fact that you have chosen to spend the rest of your very long life with a wolf who is a man?’’ he asks.
He is still stuck to the sa logic that this is wrong. I glance and Jabi and he smiles at . he is basically telling that he is fine. Words won’t hurt him, as long as I am by his side.
"I didn’t choose this; will you ever accept that?’’
He laughs "We all have a choice in this life. You chose to do this. you chose to accept this’’ he mutters.
I frown "I don’t have any regrets, I never will.’’
There is still an amused smile on his face "You are one of my precious children. I don’t want to see you have any regrets.’’
"You don’t have to worry about , I am happy,’’ I grab Jabi’s hand and squeeze it gently. He is the only one that sees the happiness inside . he is the only one that matters and he is the only one that will always matter.
"Alanis is pregnant,’’ he tells , still smiling.
"What?’’ I ask.
He nods "Your male brother is pregnant, does this all seem normal to you people,’’ he stands up and walks over to . he stops in front of us and I see the reason why he is here. He didn’t co here for . he ca to talk about Alanis.
"Talk so sense into your brother. This is the work of the devil,’’ he breathes. I let go of Jabi and turn to him "Go into the room," I tell him and he obeys imdiately. once he is out of earshot, I face father again.
"You are a vampire; you have lived for over a thousand years. People will say that your existence is the work of the devil. How can you be so narrow-minded? How can you be so stuck in your past ways? Why won’t you just accept that tis have changed? That we can all be who we want to be.’’
I am upset, but I don’t want to let him see upset. I don’t want him to think that he is able to get to . he is able to get under my skin. I am happy and his words have no room inside my heart. The only thing I need in my life is positivity.
"What if he gives birth to a monster. what if this is all a mistake,’’ he breathes and for the first ti, I see fear in his eyes. He doesn’t hate us and what we have beco. He is just scared because he doesn’t understand it.
"And what if he gives birth to a beautiful baby. What if nothing bad happens? You can’t live your life in denial because of fear. You can’t push everyone away because you are scared. We are still your family. We still need you in our lives."
He looks down to his feet "I am afraid it is too late. I have shut Alanis down too many tis, he has given up on ."
I smile "He is still your son. He will never give up on you. go and show him your fears. Talk to him. he will co around,’’
He sighs "I am a terrible father,’’ he mutters.
"You are not a terrible father. You are just very closed-minded.’’
He glares at and I raise my hands in surrender. I didn’t expect the conversation to take this direction, frankly, I am glad he ca here. I am glad we had this talk.
Not everyone will accept you for who you are, but the mont you see an opening, you always have to be grateful.
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