The Schuyler Scandal || Modern Meggy

Chapter 16 (Edited)

Peggy POV

"Alex! Have you tracked down Maria's phone yet?" I asked frantically. Alex just shook his head.

"Not yet," he answered. I groaned in frustration. Suddenly, I heard a scream come from the living room. Alex, John, Herc, Laf, and I all rushed to the source of the sound.

"What's wrong Eliza?" I asked, my voice clouded with worry. Shaking, she pointed at the TV. The program was on pause. Curiously, I picked up the remote and pressed play.

Breaking News: A young woman (who has been identified as Maria Reynolds) was found unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles, California two hours ago. The victim had been beaten up and thrown out a window on the east side of the house by ex husband James Reynolds. The encounter has been caught on video, but is not yet available to the public. James Reynolds is being held in custody by the California State police. Maria is being held by the Los Angeles hospital. We do not have word on her condition at the moment. Coming up next: Jeremy Shada talks "Klance" and what to expect from Voltron season six.

I turned the TV off before collapsing in a ball on the ground. Tears left hot trails down my face. I was immediately engulfed in a hug from Laf. The whole room was suddenly silent. After sitting in the quiet for what felt like an eternity, I felt someone gently rub a tissue across my cheeks.

"Hey Peggs," Alex said softly. "Dry those tears. We've got a plane to catch." I gazed up at him thankfully before standing. Alexander has always been there for me to confide in. He's like the big brother I never had.

"I'll drive," Herc announced.

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"Hello!" a squeaky voice greeted, causing me to jump. The plane had not yet taken off, so people were still wandering freely.

"Hi," I answered tiredly.

"Why are you sitting by yourself?" The voice asked. It's source was a little boy, no older than nine. His face was plastered in freckles and his curly hair sprung off his head. He looked like a mini John. I sighed before answering.

"Because all my friends want to sit with their partners. Well, besides Eliza. She was seated between random strangers by the flight attendant."

"Where's your partner?" The child asked, cocking his head to the side. I bit my lip to keep from crying.

"I'm on my way to see her right now," I replied.

"Oh! I'll sit by you then! Being lonely isn't fun," the boy exclaimed, a wide smile on his face. I smiled wearily back at him before speaking again.

"Where are your parents?"

"They passed away when I was three. I'm on my way to a new orphanage right now," he said. His smile faded and was replaced with a sad frown.

"Oh dear. I'm sorry," I mused sorrowfully.

"It's okay. My name is Philip by the way," Philip stated.

"Well, nice to meet you Philip. My name's Peggy," I quipped.

"I like that name. Can I call you Peggles?" he asked.

"Yes," I giggled.

"If you don't mind me asking, what is your partner's name?" Philip inquired.

"Her name's Maria. She's a true gift to the universe. There aren't enough words in the world to describe her," I explained.

"She sounds wonderful," Philip laughed, holding his feet and rocking back and forth in the seat. This kid is too cute. I want John and Alex to meet him.

"Hey John!" I called out. He didn't hear me, so I tried a different approach.

"OH MY GOD IT'S A FAMILY OF TURTLES!"

"What?! Where?!" John screeched while looking around frantically. Alex face palmed at his boyfriend's antics.

"Sorry! No turtles! Come meet my new friend! And bring Alex!" I answered. John grabbed the small male next to him and began to walk in my direction.

"Hello!" Philip exclaimed while bouncing up and down eagerly. Both men laughed at the little boy in front of them.

"He looks just like you John!" Alex giggled. I watched John melt at the sound of Alex's laugh. It made me miss my Mar.

"And who might you be young man?" John asked kindly. He has always been good with children.

"My name's Philip!" Philip answered.

"Where are your parents, Philip?" Alex asked, suddenly concerned about the fact that we may be interacting a little too much with someone else's kid.

"I'm an orphan," he answered quietly. Poor kid. I should have warned Alex not to ask.

"So am I!" Alex exclaimed sympathetically. Suddenly, Philip jumped on Alexander and hugged him. Alex was surprised at first, but he soon shook it off and wrapped his arms tightly around the boy. "It's okay buddy. I understand," he cooed in the little boy's ear. I smiled. John and Alex will make great parents one day. Soon after the exchange, my friends returned to their seats and Philip sat back down next to me. Maybe the plane ride won't be so bad after all.

Alexander POV

Once we were back in our seats, I leaned into John. He took me willing into his arms and began to stroke my hair. Content, I decided now was a good time to tell him something.

"John?"

"Hmmm?" he hummed in reply.

"I want to adopt Philip."

A/N

BONJOUR

This was kinda a filler chapter

But who doesn't love Pip

I had to add him somewhere

Anyway

LOVE Y'ALL 💙

((Also, PLEASE don't hesitate to point out errors. I always reread everything multiple times before publishing, but I tend to skip over the occasional punctuation error, etc.))