A ROYAL SURPRISE

♠️Chapter 63♠️

After weeks of planning, it was finally time for Monse's wedding.
Everyone has been running around the whole morning, and standing infront of the mirror in the guest bathroom, I'm ready to catch a break.

After all, it would soon be time for the reception. The bride and groom have already exchanged their vows and rings and I think that is all a wedding is about.

Sometime ago, I thought this would have been me by now. I was in a relationship I was so confident was gonna end like this. I didn't think a second would come where he would choose something else over me.

He had a choice, he just refused to pick me.

Speaking of which, it has been weeks since I saw him after he showed up at the hospital. A stupid, silly part of me, the part that is still very much in love with him, is aching to see him. Literally.
And the other part wants nothing to do with a man that couldn't consider what we had and left me like I was nothing.

I leave the restroom and go after my son, who has both of his hands and the front of his suit covered in carrot cake.

"Baby"

"Momma" he calls, a grin on his face, staring at me, then at his hands, and then at me again, knowing exactly what he has done.

"Cake too sweet" he says, pouting "Sorry for being a dirty boy, Momma"

"No my darling" I chuckle, heading over to the table we sat at and picking out a few tissues to clean his hands and mouth  "You're not a dirty boy, just a food lover, just like your mother" I peck him on the lips, and take off his suit jacket that has been ruined with cake.

Lately, he loves to kiss my lips, and I don't know where he got that. Seeing all those pretty girls in school been making my son act more loving, which is sad and very funny.

"Let's go say goodbye to Auntie Monse okay? Would you like cheesy pasta?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Cheesy pasta"

I chuckle, "That's right my love"

"Monse, I'm going to get going"

"But why? You haven't caught the bouquet" she winks

"Why would I catch your bouquet?"

"Uh.. because you are getting married next? Must I tell you this one too?"

I laugh, really laugh. "Getting married? To who?"

"Simon"

"Babe, I met that man like what? Three weeks ago? Cut me some slack"

"I thought he was coming down for the weekend last week?"

"He couldn't make it. Work caught him up faster than he would have thought. I have to get home okay? I have to feed Autry and get some work done. Not all of us have a honeymoon vacation to keep us from work"

"Oh babe please. Don't be jealous. You've already had your vacay where you met Simon the French Lover"

"Simon the what now? Babe, you know what? I'll call you. Congratulations. I love you and have fun on that honeymoon, you know what I'm saying." I wink "I need a mom partner, and this baby of mine need a cousin. He's giving too much of his attention to those baby hoes at school"

"Their parents should hear you" she says and I laugh as I start to walk away

"They would sue me" I throw over my shoulder in laughter

Heading for my car, I put Autry in his seat and clasp his seatbelt since I think four years is a little too old to still have that baby seater in my car.

I pass by the grocery store to get some vegetables and cheese. My son loves anything cheese, and I have myself to blame. That was my biggest craving during the pregnancy.

"Come on baby, let's go" I say when we get to the house

"Hold my hand, Momma"

"Of course big man" I laugh, clasping my baby's small fingers in mine, holding onto them tightly because he's my rock.

♠️

After putting Autry to sleep, I grab a glass and pour me some wine because today has been a long hectic day.

A knock sounds on the door and I glance at the clock in the living room.

11:55 PM

Who the heck would be knocking on my door at this time?

I grab the bat behind the kitchen door as another knock resonates through the house.

With tentative steps, I walk over and gingerly grab the lock, watching it slip out of place, and turn the door knob, only to be met with-

"Eufy"

"Ale? What the hell? How did you even find out where I live?"

"Can I come in?"

With no choice, I step aside, masking the surprise and shock on my face, as he walks past me and into my home.

"What are you doing here? How did you find out where I live? And why at this time?"

"Can we take it one question at a time please?"

"I'm not standing here to have an interview with you. What are you doing in my house?"

He passes his hands through his ginger red hair, something he does when he is extremely anxious.

"I just wanted to see you, and our son"

"I'm not sure what son you are talking of, but I am most certain it's not mine"

"Eufy, can't you at least forgive me and let us get back together?"

"Four years. Four solid damn years Alexandre, you think it's that easy? You think you can just pop up here, in my damn house and be making your own demands?"

He walks closer, and with every step he takes forward, I take two back, that is until my back hits the door that I just let him through, and he cages me in, and now I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

"Look into my eyes, Eufy, and tell me, that after these four years, you still do not love me. Not even for one second have you not thought of me and thought of us getting back together?"

I stay speechless, silent, because I know I can't lie.

Of course I have. I have thought of everything there has to be when it comes to Ale. But that's the thing, it just can't be.

"That's what I thought" he says, before slamming his lips onto mine.

And that is enough to make every rationality left in my bone, fly out the window.

A/N:

dear readers,
bear with me.
i am honestly having hard time writing this book, hence, updates won't be as quick as both you and i would like.

also, i am in the process of writing other books, both published and unpublished, and so my focus is not here completely, which has both it's advantages and disadvantages.

even with all this, i promise to complete this book soon.

thank you for all your undying love and support.

your author
- Ariel Sam.