THE BOY IS MINE

Part 10: MOVE ON.

Jordan stands over the balcony and looks at the city lights as the city seems so alive and busy with a little chaos and noise.
He sighs looking back at his bedroom that is the size of his old flat with Miranda and builds a smile on his lips thinking about her and what she would say right now if she were here. To see what has become of him.

Jordan: I miss you so much Mom, I wish that you were really here with me today, to meet Dad, to talk to him and to just be a family again you know.

*Phone rings disturbing his thoughts.*

Jordan grunts walking back inside the bedroom to attend his phone but he huffs after seeing the caller ID...but yet he answers it.
Jordan: Petey Lambert Sir, how can I help you on this beautiful night?
Petey chuckles at that.

"You sound so happy, I see that your reunion with your-... (Sighs) your new family went quite well hey."

Jordan: Well yes it did... We both got the closure that that we wanted.

"I see...so did he tell you his reason for being away?"

Jordan: Yes he did, it was actually mom that left him to start over somewhere else for the things that he did to her. But he is regrettably sorry about how things turned out for us and I just had to forgive him because we all make mistakes at some point. So now we are fine, but still trying to get to know each other better of course. We are even bonding over small things you know.

He huffs looking out in the sky.

Jordan: I don't think that I have ever been this happy with my life before, I sense some abundance and change for me this season.

It goes silent for a moment and Petey closes his eyes over the phone trying to find his voice even though it will tremble from feeling guilty of deceiving his only son.

"Oh well I am glad to hear that you are okay and happy, I just wanted to check if you are still safe over there nothing else."

Jordan: It's so unlike you to care about what happens to your delivery boy Petey. Admit it you miss me in that boring mansion of yours.

"Missing you? Ow please In your fucking dreams."
Jordan chuckles.

Jordan: Hey it's okay to miss your delivery boy, I appreciate it Boss man.
Petey chuckles over the call and Jordan joins in.

"Sonny you are not just a delivery boy anymore, you are worth more than that okay? You have elevated."

Jordan: Well I suppose I have... anyways do send my regards to Moonie, I miss her so much.

"She has been raving about you the entire day as well, but she is fast asleep now so I will tell her tomorrow."

Jordan: Okay then... Oh and there's another thing Petey.

"Yes, what is it?"

Jordan: When you were still dating my mom few years back, did she ever say anything about my father?
It goes silent for a moment and then Petey speaks up again.

"No, not that I remember... Why?"

Jordan: Something just doesn't add up to me. I don't really know what it is but I can just feel it, I can feel that something is still missing in him... I don't really know the man and perhaps that's why he feels like a complete stranger to me as if we are not related. (He huffs) But of course I will try to get to know him first and then maybe things will improve as time goes by... Right?

"Just call me if something comes up, no matter what it is okay?"

Jordan: Stop being nice to me Petey. It is starting to make me cringe you know. Where the hell is that hardcore boss of mine that made my days a living hell?

"He is still taking a break for a moment and he will be back by tomorrow I'm not sure."
They both chuckle at that.
But a knock on his bedroom door disturbs him.

Jordan: I have to go, someone is at the door.

"Okay sleep well then and we will talk another time."
Jordan: Sure ..

The call ends and Jordan walks to attend the door and Rose peeks over it.
Rose: I am really sorry for disturbing you, but this can't wait any longer.
Jordan: Yes what is it?
Rose: The school that your Dad applied you at have just called, regardless of the year that you missed from school they would love for you to start on Monday okay? They will help you keep up.
Jordan nods at that.
Rose: So do you have any questions?
Jordan: Yeah I just want to say that if I will drive myself to this school, I want a motorbike to transport myself.
Rose pops out her eyes..
Rose: But isn't that dangerous for you?.. I mean do you even know how to ride it?
Jordan: I love danger Rose and yes of course I know very well how to ride it, I even have license for it.
She faintly smiles and then nods.
Rose: In that case then we should talk to your father about it, surely he can make a plan for you to have your own suitable ride isn't it?
Jordan smiles widely and then nods.
Jordan: I would really appreciate that.
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MEANWHILE AT THE LAMBERT ESTATE.

Petey sighs downing another glass of whiskey and then sighs shaking his head.

*"But he is regrettably sorry about how things turned out for us and I just had to forgive him because we all make mistakes at some point. So now we are fine, but still trying to get to know each other better of course. We are even bonding over small things you know."*

*" I don't think that I have ever been this happy with my life before, I sense some abundance and change for me this season."*

Petey: What kind of father am I to mislead my own son like that?... What am I doing? How long will I keep my son away from me like this?

"Hey Dad are you okay?"

Petey huffs sitting up straight and fakes a smile.

Petey: Ow Luna hello dear.
She walks to climb on him and he pecks her head before letting her snuggle on his chest.
Luna: What is daddy thinking about tonight?
Petey sighs and then brushes her hair to peck her forehead.

Petey: I am thinking about Jordan dear, do you think that I made a good choice by letting him leave?
Luna: No you didn't, but he wanted to be with his father right?
Petey: I know, but I wish that he stayed a little longer so that I can treat him like my son just for a little while.
Luna: You miss him too Daddy?... I know that you like Jordan so much, you like him just like I do so why can't you let him stay with us and it is always fun when he is around.
Petey sighs at that.
Petey: Jordan has his own life my baby, he has his own family and I can't force him to stay here with us even if I wanted to. But don't worry, we will always call him okay?
Luna: Okay Daddy.
She rests on his chest and Petey rests his back on the chair closing his eyes.

*Jordan my son, I am so sorry that I have failed you like this... I am a coward.*
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