Empire High Blood Lies ( fanfiction of the Empire High Series)

Candles, Cake And Steps To Take

Mr Pruit's POV

"I can't believe the mess that is going on between the families back in the States, Chris. Patricia let Isabella go so far off the deep end, her real father had to put her down. Her antics were threatening to expose everything, and she even went so far as to try to shoot the oldest Hunter boy over some new piece of ass he's been hanging around." "It's insane, Richard! I have to admit I was also surprised the Hunter's let it all get to that point. With everything in an uproar, I suppose you're here to discuss more than our Grandson Carter's birthday." Unfortunately, you've hit it on the head, Chris. After we celebrate our dear boy turning 10, I'd like to see what you think about having Felix take Brooklyn back to the States. Show her face around and see what can be stirred up. No formal visit, just let her face be seen in a few key places and see what it brings out. With Patricia dealing with Isabella's death and the way Felix has made sure Brooklyn can protect herself if needed, making the right people worry she might actually be alive may help us finally end this." "I'm on board, Richard. I know we both hoped Felix and Brooklyn would find their way to having the type of marriage my beautiful wife and I have, Brooklyn was never able to get over the Caldwell boy. You know we love her and Carter like our own. I love Brooklyn like my own daughter, and Carter will always be my grandson, but I want my son to be able to find real love, and I agree, it's time." "Thank you for everything, Chris. I, too, love Felix like a son and would have been happy if my Brooklyn could have learned to love him as more than her best friend. It's what I wanted to happen! But I was afraid she was more like me and like myself with her mother, she would only fall once in her life. It's why I kept sending the photos of Carter to Matt, I wanted to keep Brooklyn on his mind and in his heart, hoping someday we would be able to fix it all." "Alright then. After Carter's party, we'll sit down with Felix and Brooklyn. We'll let them in on Isabella's death and that it's time to bring things to a head with the families in order to end things so Brooklyn can be truly resurrected.

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Brooklyn's POV

I can't. My baby is 10 today. It doesn't seem possible it's been over 10 years since I left. There hasn't been a single day where I haven't thought of Matt. Our son looks so much like his father. I've come to love Felix in my own way. He is truly my best friend. He has been so good to Carter and me. I know he loves Carter as his own. I know he hoped for more for the first few years, but I'm more like my Daddy than I thought I was. He says it was the same for him with my Mom. I look at my beautiful son and then up at Felix as we sing Happy Birthday. I am truly grateful for all I have. I reach out and hug my son. "Happy birthday, dear boy!" He looks up at me with Matt's smile. "I love you, Mum! You too, Dad!" He reaches over to hug Felix. My heart is full.

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Felix's POV

Carter is 10! The time seems to have flown by. He's such a good-looking boy, and I truly love him as my son. I know things are about to change. Our fathers want to speak with us after the party. I know it's time. In the beginning, I hoped this day would never come. I was prepared to love Brooklyn with my whole heart. But it was never in the cards for us, no matter how much I wanted it. I know she loves me like family, but we both deserve more. I've done all I can to prepare her to be able to defend herself. She is in no way the scared naive girl she was when we left the States. She's a strong, determined woman and a wonderful mum to Carter. She's ready to fight for what she deserves. I know I will always be a part of Carter's life. We ARE a family! But Brooklyn deserves to find out if Matt is worthy of her love and I deserve someone to love me the way she loves him. My son reaches out to hug me, and I know there is nothing I won't do to keep him safe. But he also deserves a chance to know Matt. I reach down and ruffle his hair. "Your mum and I are so proud of you, Carter! Happy birthday, son!" I look over and notice my Dad and Richard giving each other a look. I know they have a plan, and I'm ready to put things in motion.