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One Week Later

Hayden's POV

I could say for sure that the last week was really calm, amazing and cool. After the diner with Grayson's family things were easier to manage, I had a weight lifted off my shoulders and I could breath easier for the first time on those three years. I had nothing to worry about anymore rather than my more personal life.

The only thing that left for me to do right now was to get back with Grayson. I knew it was not the easiest thing to accomplish because he seemed a bit of cold towards me for the matter but I was trying my best. And I had a feeling that he felt the same but he was too stubborn to admit it and of course he played hard to get.

Because he thought it was okay to play with me since he believedI played with him. I knew him too well.

But I was not going to break just yet. I would try everything in my power to get him back. And if I put anything in my mind there was no doubt I was not going to win.

Right now I was just trying to enjoy my mini freedom I had for the first time in three years. Grayson took Valentino with him yesterday morning so they could bond, father-son bond, and I liked it very much. I liked the way Grayson wanted to be with his son alone.

But now it was Hayden's time. I was on the couch watching TV and more specific the new Deadpool movie which was pretty amazing. Okay it was nothing extremely cool but it was relaxing and I liked it. I was probably drifting into a deep sleep but Michaela walked in the living room and sat on top of me legs since I was laying flat on the couch.

''Ouch,'' I complained and Michaela started laughing. She got up and sat on the floor beside my head and looked deeply in my eyes and smiled.'' What?''

''I just remembered the times we were alone on the couch and were having movie marathons, sleepovers and mostly girls nights. I miss those times.'' She confessed and I sighed. I knew that feeling very well and I wanted to cry. Those years were and still are unreplaceable.

''Yeah, I know. But don't worry. We still can do them, we will just have one more guest. Who I can assure is not going to bother us, too much.'' I replied with a big smile hiding the tears. Michaela nodded her head.

''You are right babe. We can still do them. And I think we can start girls night again soon.''

''Of course, yeah.'' Just then my phone went off, I knew it was a text. I opened it and I saw that it was from Grayson.

'Can I drop Valentino tonight? Alex has a problem and he need us.'

'Yes, of course. Come by 8.'

'Alright, see you.''

''My freedom is coming to an end.'' I announced at Michaela and she glanced at the time.'' Still have a few hours.''

''Alright, what do you want to do until then?'' She questioned me and I raised my eyebrows thinking.'' Okay, we will watch a movie of my choice. And no it will not be the notebook.''

She saw that I was going to complain about her movie choice because there wasn't a time that we wouldn't see that freaking movie. I hated it so much and I still didn't know what it was about because I was falling asleep every single time.

''I will get pop corn.'' I said and walked to the kitchen. I opened a cabinet and pulled one packet out and dropped it on the microwave and waited patiently for it to be done. After five minutes they were ready and got a few drinks and as I was walking back to the living room the door bell rang. That was weird because I said to Grayson to come at eight and it wasn't even six.

So who it was?

I left the things in my hands on the table back to the kitchen and went to open the door. I was faced with a very handsome guy. A really handsome guy.'' Hey!'' I finally said and smiled brightly at him.

''Hello. Sorry for bothering you.'' He apologized but I shook it off.

''No, don't worry. You're not bothering at all.'' I assured him and we just stood there. ''So...?''

''Yeah, sorry. I just need some help.'' He told me.

''Sure, of course. Do you want to come in?'' Wrong! So wrong. This guy should be a serial killer why did I invite him in the house? Wrong move Hayden, act cool.

''Oh I forgot. I didn't introduce myself. George. Nice meeting you...'' George trailed off and gave me his hand to shake it. I shook it and smiled.

''Hayden, nice meeting you as well George.'' I said and I lead him to the kitchen.'' So what are you need help with? How can I help you?''

''Hey Hayden who was-'' Michaela came into the room and cut off herself when she came face to face with George. She placed a bright smile on her face and walked to his direction and gave him her hand. ''Michaela nice to meet you.''

''George. My pleasure.'' He said and instead of shaking her hand he kissed it and smiled at her. I cleared my throat at them and they turned to look at me.'' You were saying...?''

''I asked with what do you need help.'' I reminded him and he nodded his head.

''Yeah, well I need to find someone.'' George started.'' But let me explain first. My mother was a single mother and she never told me about my father. I don't know why and I didn't persuade her. But what I didn't knew it was that after her death I would finally get to know who my father is. After she died, her lawyer gave me a letter with a name and an address.''

''That's kind of complicated. Why would she didn't simply say his name instead of putting you in all this agony and trouble now?'' Michaela asked him with confusion written all over her face. George had raised his eyebrows in ignorance.

''Don't know. She was kind of introverted person, all I knew about my father was that he left when I was a year old. She didn't know why but didn't care to try and find him. All I want now is to get to know him and ask him why. That's the biggest question of my life.'' George replied.

I felt kind of familiar with this situation. If I didn't come back after taking the big decision Valentino wouldn't know his dad and he will be with the same question all his life, but instead towards me and not his dad. Because it would be simply my fault.

''I'm so sorry. I will try to help you. Just tell me his name.'' I said snapping out of my thoughts. I waited for his reply but what I heard from him made me dizzy.

''His name is Carlos Reyes.''

Michaela turned fast her head and look at me as I tried hard to not fade out or scream.'' So your father's name is Carlos Reyes?''

''Yeah. And the address was here in New Jersey couple houses down from here. I went there but they told me that the people that lived there moved a couple years ago. But this nice lady, Sarah, told me to come here because they are friends with them. So I came here for help.''

I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to do. The guy that was sitting in front of me was probably my brother. Yeah, you heard right. Carlos Reyes is my father and probably George's too. I wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.

''Hey Hayden. Are you still here?'' George was shaking his hand in front of my face and I saw Michaela giving me a glass of water. I took it from her and took a big sip from it.

''Yeah, it was just a big shock.''

''Why?'' He nervously laugh.

''Because my name is Hayden Reyes and I suppose Carlos Reyes is my dad as well.''

A/N: Heyaaa guys, new chapter. Matthew Daddario, aka my son, plays George.

Things get out of hand... don't worry. I have a reason that the story took this turn, just trust me. Byeee.<3