my friend's father

chapter 3

When Xiao Zhan woke up that day, he had no idea what surprises still awaited him. Everyone said it had been easy to raise A-Yuan alone, he had his parents by his side, nannies and even nurses when he needed them. However, he also spent nights awake taking care of the boy and loved him without ever complaining about his role as a solo father, he chose that, fought for it and there was no regret about raising his only son.

A-Yuan had not been planned, when the boy's mother became pregnant he was only twenty years old and took on the responsibility of taking care of the son. Now that the young man is eighteen years old and is finding his way in life, all he wants is for his son to be happy. He was a present father and was proud to have created enough bonds for them to be able to talk about anything.

Balancing life as a businessman and father had its ups and downs, he didn't remember ever wanting to have other children or get married. A-Yuan was his world, and he would do anything for him.

The cloudy day was like a premise that something good would not come that day, first thing in the morning after another meeting he went to the room to plan a business trip that he would need to take in a few days. He was on an important call when he heard a small commotion coming from outside the room and ended the call. Before he could call his secretary and ask what the mess was about, the door to the room was burst open.

- You! The woman already entered the room altered, pointing her finger at him. This is your fault.

- Can you be more specific? You accuse me of many things over the years. he said, leaning back in his chair and crossing his hands under his knees, facing his son's mother.

- Forgive me Mr. Xiao. I couldn't stop her. lamented the businessman's secretary.

Okay, just close the door.

The girl quickly does what she was ordered.

So, to what do I owe the displeasure of your visit? Xiao Zhan continues to go through his documents and the woman approaches, throwing them on the floor.

-Do you know what A-Yuan did yesterday? the woman's accusatory tone towards him was as common as breathing. Xiao Zhan simply learned to ignore it.

- The simple fact that he slept at home and not at yours already shows how pleasant it was to be in your company. What did you do this time? the businessman's apparent calm only made the woman's irritation even worse.

- I? I did nothing. Dinner was perfect and a couple of friends and their daughter joined us. A beautiful girl, a medical student and coming from a good family. But everything was ruined when her son said he had a boyfriend. A boyfriend! Do you have any idea how shameful that was?

Xiao Zhan just massaged his temples, he had already lost count of how many times they had had that same argument.

I imagine you tried to push your son towards a girl even though you know he has a boyfriend. When will you understand your child's sexuality? he increased his tone of voice.

He's young and must be confused. This boy must be influencing our boy, I bet his brother does it.

The businessman slammed his hand hard on the table, hard enough for the woman to take a step back.

- Don't you dare accuse Xingchen of being a bad influence on my son's life. I was there beside him all these years as you scratched back and forth. Your child's sexuality only concerns him, whether he likes boys or girls has nothing to do with you. He is of legal age.

-Of course there is, he is my son. - She replied incisively.

- Wow, you finally remembered. Should I congratulate? Buy a cake and candles to celebrate?