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

Accidental Meeting

Matthew's POV

As I wake up, I feel the other side of the bed to notice its empty. Sighing, I sit up and take a look around the beautiful room, Brooklyns sweet scent surrounds me and I smile to myself. This still feels surreal to me, the love of my life is alive and I have a child. A beautiful son, a family, everything I thought I could only dream about. My whole life as I know it has changed, my only priority now is the safety of Brooklyn and Carter. I take my time in the shower, then get dressed. I can't stay here hidden, but I'm unsure where Brooklyn is. Curiosity gets the better of me and I decide to see if I can find Brooklyn or Felix, as I slowly make my way downstairs, the sound of laughter get's my attention and I turn towards what must be the kitchen, the smell of food making my stomach growl. I head towards the voices when all of a sudden, someone rushes out at lightening speed, colliding into me. I take a step back, then look down realising my own eyes stare back at me. My heart beats so loud in my ears as I take in my son. The photographs doing no justice to the perfect boy that stands before me now. His eyebrows pull together as he looks at me, a strange expression on his face. "Do I know you?" He whispers to me. I take a second to control my nerves, desperately trying to come up with something to say to my son. " I know you. You're the man in my moms photos." Releasing the breath I have been holding, I reach my hand out towards him, Carter looks at my hand, then places his small hand in mine. " Hi my names Matt." A small smile lifts the corner of his lips, something that reminds me so much of his Mother. Warmth wraps around me, as I stand with my sons warm hand in mine. The need to hold him in my arms so strong, I don't know if I'm strong enough to fight it. We both stare at each other, a connection so strong that it stuns me. The sound of high heels against the marble floors breaks us from our moment, as we both turn towards the sound, I see my world walking towards us. A nervous smile on her beautiful lips. Carter releases my hand and runs towards his Mother, who welcomes him into her embrace. I ache to hold them, to be a part of this moment, but I know we need to be careful how we handle Carter finding out I'm his Father. "Look Mom It's Matt, the man from your photos." Brooklyn kisses the top of his head, smiling at me in a way that makes my heart feel ready to burst with love. "Yeah baby, Matt's actually here to meet you." Carter turns to look at me again, a beautiful smile on his face. "Cool, do you like American football? It's my favourite." I can't help the cheesy grin that takes over my face. " Yeah, would you believe me if I told you It's my favourite too?" Carter takes my hand in his, gently pulling me with him as we make our way towards the kitchen. "You need to have breakfast first Matt, you sound like you have a gremlin in your tummy." Brooklyn giggles as she makes her way over to the breakfast buffet, set out on the kitchen island. Taking a second to watch them, I can't help but think how blessed I am. All the years of heart break melt away, leaving nothing but pure love and happiness.

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Brooklyn's POV

Watching Matt and Carter interact, I realise that we need to have the conversation about who Matt is to him as soon as possible. Carter has taken an immediate liking to his Father and they have spent the last few hours watching American football and bonding over their passion for the sport. It feels so natural, perfect actually to have both of them with me. I know Felix will support me with my decison, now that he has Valentina it will make this a lot easier for him. The guilt of Felix having to share Carter with Matt, has weighed heavily on me, but I know now we can move forward as a family, Felix is my best friend and I love him so much. Carter will be blessed with so much love, more than I could of ever dreamed of.