Last Heartbeat

Chapter 1 - It begins

Prologue

What am I doing here?

Where does my life lead me?

Will I grow old and have no purpose?

For years I have done my fathers bidding, i have always done what he wants but now it stops. I am doing what I want. Even if it kills me. I will hear my last heartbeat.

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*Alex Hunter*

1846 England

"Great and most fortunate Navy was the spanish fleet that sailed towards england under the command of duke of medina sidonia- " a knock on the door interrupted my field research. I turned my head to great the visitor, it was my father. The door creeped with annoyance as he opened it.

"Father" My voice jumped.

The man was well build and carried himself with elegance. His blonde hair was combed and styled to one side finishing off with a smart curve. My father was perfect in every way and never anything less.

"This is a very important day for you Alex, there is a lott to be done this morning" My father explained not giving me a chance to speak. He strode over to the large decorative window and peered out and continued talking. "Today you become a man and will take your place in this family"

He reminded me. This is my 18 year of living in this world, the day I have been dreading for a long time to become my fathers son. He wants me to follow on his medical and biological research and be everything he every wanted me to be. I never wanted any of it but it is important for my mother so I am not going to fail them both and especially my mother.

"Of course father" I nodded.

He turned to face me and passed a graceful smile. "I am proud of the man you have turned out to be" those words dug deep. My father has never said that to me. "One last thing, this is for you. I promised your mother once you turned 18 i would give it to you".

He placed a gold lined box, with red stones infused for the decoration. The box was beautiful and must of cost a lot of money. I reached for the box and carefully lifted the lit. Inside was a think Gold ring, meeting to the middle with a square stand for the gold curving patterns that almost looked like it was grasping the red gem in the middle.

"It is a family heirloom it belonged to your great grandfather" he explained with pride. "Now it is yours"

"Thank you, Father I will take great care of it" I passed a quick smile his way, and then slipped it on my finger. I wasn’t lying this is a great opportunity to be given something like this.

"You must never take it off" he said pulling me out of my thoughts in a harsh tone.

"Of course father, you have my word" I said truthfully.

My father walked off towards the door gracefully then turned to face me "You are needed downstairs, see to it that you are dressed appropriate, and Alex..."

" Of course and yes father"

" Congratutions on your 18th, well done. I am counting on you" he gently closed the door behind him. I felt a huge weight off me and I relaxed as he left. I sighed and lowered my head.

I dressed myself in a smart suit, that I only use on special occasions. I wrapped the tie around my neck and tightened it as far up as it could go.

Once I straightened myself out i made my way to the main hall. The mansion wasnt as peaceful as it usally is, where ever I looked there was a decorator adding the additions to my celebration tonight. I had nothing to do with it, father said it is good to show everyone that you are a very repectful man and to shown everyone that we are a honerable family. Their is one highlight for tonight my brother is expected to show, and it would be so great to see him again.