Chapter 54

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It's now been a few weeks since Charles was let out of the hospital. Therapy has been going great, and he is improving so much. He was let off his crutches, and now only has a brace on his arm. Some bruises and scratches are still healing.

It's been great having him at home, he's been a great help with Marc. I missed the feeling of having us together as a family. And while I'm happy with how things are here at home, It's also been a bit harder with Pedri.

His football schedule can be tricky, and I've been busy at home with Charles and Marc. I just want things to be better, and to work out in the end. I want to be with Pedri, he makes me feel a different kind of happy. But I also am aware that I have Marc and I'll still always have some sort of relationship with Charles because of him. I hope pedri doesn't get tired of waiting around for me.

"Buenos dias mami!" I'm woken to the happiest toddler ever.  
"Buenos dias amor" I lift him onto my bed and place a kiss on his cheek. A knock is heard at the door, we both turn to look.

"Can I come in?" Charles asks as he gives a small smile. I nod. He walks over and carefully sits at the edge of my bed.

We sit around and hang out with Marc, just the three of us. For a moment I hope and wish this never ends. Our happy family, no other problems. But life isn't always this easy and simple. Of course there's the situation with Pedri, as well as what happened before Charles' accident. We haven't talked about it yet because I didn't want to get into an argument with Charles. It didn't seem fair to him.

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During Marc's nap time, I decide it's time to talk to Charles, about everything. He sits at the sofa and I walk over and sit beside him.
"Charles can we talk?"
"What's wrong?" He says turning to face me. He paused the show he was watching.
"I just think we should talk about our future, how things are going, everything"
"Are you kicking me out?" He laughs.
"No, no, of course not. I just wanted to make sure you know I'm trying to work on things with Pedri. I-"
"Hmm, so that's what this is about"
"I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. But I really like him Charles, I want to be with him" I try to look at him, but his eyes tell me he's hurt.
"If that's what you want"
"Charles, we were broken up, I shouldn't have to ask you, I-"
"We broke up over a silly argument. I thought we would work it out eventually"
"But I've moved on. I hope you can understand that" I sigh.
"Well then, I'd like to get lawyers involved and work on custody. I'll be moving back to Monaco soon, I thought you'd come along. I can see that's not the case" he clears his throat.
"No, I'm not going. But do we really need to involve lawyers? Marc is starting preschool soon and-"
"Exactly! He's growing he's doing a lot more now. He's my son and I don't want to miss out"
"Charles-"
"Either you move to Monaco, or we're sharing custody. That's the end of the conversation" he slowly stands up, trying not to fall. He's still fragile. I get up to try and help me.
"Don't touch me please" he moves away from me and walks over to Marc's room.

I sit in the sofa and sob quietly. This is so unfair I don't want to argue with him. I also don't want to be weeks away from Marc, he needs me and I need him. But I can't leave pedri, not now. Not after everything he's done for us. And I love him.

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Later in the afternoon I get a message from Pedri.

Pedri 💛

buenas tardes princesa

buenas tardes pedro

what are you doing? are you busy? I want to see you

nothing, just outside with marc, it's almost time for his bath. today?

please. But if not, it's okay. can't Charles watch him? just for tonight, I miss you :(

let me ask, I miss you too :(

I get up and walk over to Charles side.
"Charles"
"What do you want?"
"Sorry to ask this but, I wanted to go out with pedri. Can you watch marc and get him ready for bed?"
He jaw clenches.
"Do what you want" he sighs. I hold my tears in, seeing how dry he is.

"Marc say goodbye to your mother. She's leaving" Charles calls out. Marc runs over.

I wipe his sweat off his forehead.
"Mami will be back, okay amor?" I smile, pulling him in for a hug. I kiss his cheek.
"Where you going?"
"With pe- with a friend. I'll be back though"
"Can I come?"
"No stay with your papa. He'll get you ready for bed and read you a story, okay?"
Marc pouts but then gets over it.
"Te quiero" he says to me. I smile and kiss him again.

I get up as he runs off. I turn to Charles who rolls his eyes, so I walk out of the house. Pedri waits out front in his car. He opens the door for me, and sits back inside.

"Hola guapa" he smiles.
"I'm so glad to see you. Where are we going?" I ask
"It's a surprise" he smiles, driving off.

We drive in silence, but it's a good silence. He takes my hand in his. We arrive at the boardwalk.
"The beach?" I smile.
"Shh" he smirks. He takes my hand and we walk up the sand. He places a blanket on the sand and we sit together.

We talk about how practice went and things like that. The sun begins to set, and he smiles looking at me. He grabs something from his pocket and turns to face me. He opens the box and pulls out a ring.

"Princesa, this isn't a marriage proposal. But it's still as special. I've known for for what feels like forever now. I've fallen in love with you, I think about you 24/7. You're my reason for continuing. You make me smile, laugh, and even cry with joy. I want to be able to walk the streets, to go to matches, to call you mine. To shout to the world how much I love you. I promise to always protect you, and to be by your side no matter what. Quieres ser mi novia?" He says, with the biggest smile ever.
"Yes, yes, yea! I'd love to be your girlfriend. Pedro I love this so much. I've been waiting for this moment forever. Te quiero te quiero tanto" i smile and sit in his lap. He puts my legs around his body, and we pull each other into a hug. He leans over and gives me the longest, sweetest kiss. I caress his neck, and run my hands through his hair. He places his hands on my waist.

"Te quiero más princesa" he smiles and kisses me once more. We sit and admire the sunset. Finally the moment came and it was simple and perfect.

delopez 725,729 likes te quiero tanto mi mago 🪄💛pedri: y yo más 💛user1: omg aww user2: wasn't she with Charles? 🤔     user3: shut up, who cares pablogavi: taking my boy I see 🙄

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delopez
725,729 likes
te quiero tanto mi mago 🪄💛
pedri: y yo más 💛
user1: omg aww
user2: wasn't she with Charles? 🤔
     user3: shut up, who cares
pablogavi: taking my boy I see 🙄

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