The Lost French Prince

Chapter 3: The Decision

Lafayette POV

Walking my way back to the dorm knowing that my younger brother is probably worried about me. I don't blame him since I did act rashly last night wanting head off straight to France. That would've been very stupid of me since I haven't planned it out yet. I was lucky to have Alexander snap me out of my dazes before lecturing me. I must admit...Last night I was acting very selfish and inconsiderate that I haven't realized the love I have from Alex, Martha, and Papa Washington. I was lucky to be found by them and live here in the beautiful country of America. Despite the hardship I've come through during my childhood with Washington's, I've received love from them. That's enough from them and I'm grateful for having them as my family.

Though now, I must sort the clues of what happened to my biological family and perhaps find my answers either in France or London. I wasn't sure which country to tried out first but maybe France wouldn't be a bad place to start. I mean the locket does say "Together in London" in French but maybe starting is much a wiser decision. My heart was telling me to start off in France but in the city of my birthplace. It's was a small village called Chavaniac Lafayette, which part of the in southern central of France. I always find it funny how my last name is the same name of a tiny village. I don't remember much of it except a beautiful garden with tons of roses, lavenders, and others. Along with children laughing and playing around on the empty dirt road.

Though I'm sure if anyone still lives there anymore since I've been away from France for so long that I hardly remember what my country look likes now. Sighing quietly I open the door of my dorm as I saw Alexander, John, Hercules, the Schuyler sisters and Maria here giving me worried and concern looks. I presume that my young brother must've called them. Aww, he's so generous to bring our friends over during my time in need. At least everyone here of the announcement of my decision. I know this is a big step for me but I'm willing to do anything to find the truth of my past and find my biological family.

"Laffy, are you alright?" Peggy asks before taking my hand with her own. I admire Peggy for always being there with me during my time of need. She listens whenever I needed someone to talk with about my past and I couldn't be a burden to Papa Washington nor Alex. I didn't want them to feel like they're not important to me anymore despite they are. Alex and the Washingtons were my families throughout my entire childhood and I couldn't ask for a better family than them.

"I'm fine, mon ami. But I'm glad that everyone is here" I replied with a small smile on my face as Peggy lead to sit down on the couch.

"What do you mean, Laf?" Alex question

"Mon Amis, I wanted to thank you for everything. All of you have always been there for me whenever I felt alone and desperate to look for my biological family. I couldn't ask for better friends that became part of my family despite all the hardships we been through together. For that, I decided that it's time for me to head back to France in order to find the truth of my past and perhaps find my biological family. I know this is a huge step but it's a risk I need to take."

I look down at my necklace as this was my only clue along with my nightmares telling me that I should head back to France. But, I need to know what happens to my family and how I ended up on the streets just doesn't seem to add up. Also, it could put me at ease of remembering of my parent's faces when I see them again. If they're still alive that is, I mean I could have an older and sibling perhaps. Maybe they've been waiting for me to return back home in France. Despite the cons outweighing the pros I still want to believe that my biological family is still alive with all my heart and soul.

"Are you sure is this what you want?" Alex asks

"Yes, with all my heart and soul. I would've given anything to see my biological family again" I replied

"Then we'll respect your wishes, Lafayette" Alexander gave me a small smile before giving a tight small hug as tears were falling down my face once upon. Everyone in our group decided to create a group hug in order to cheer me up. All but for Peggy who was just glaring me with anger that I've never seen before in all years have I been friends with her. She has never been so furious with me before until now. I don't blame her for being angry with me like how Alex was last night. This might be a selfish decision but this is something I've to do.

"...I don't believe this" Peggy snarled before leaving in the dorm in an angry manner. Eliza and Angelica were about to go after her but I stop in their tracks. They knew that I'm the only one in the group that can clam Peggy down whenever she furious. Chasing after Peggy at the bottom of the stairs where I see her smoking a cigarette which causes me to sigh with disappointment. I manage to get Peggy to stop smoking in secrets behind her sisters back. I wasn't sure how she got into smoking in the first place but I got her to stop that addiction. If I did it once then, I'll do it again. Even if takes me years to get her to stop smoking.

"Peggy..please don't," I said before taking the cigarette away from her before stomping it on the cold sidewalk. Usually, she would smack my hand away but this time she didn't which that Peg's didn't wanna smoke but gave in to the temptation. Tears were threatening to stream down her face but refuse to shed those tears.

"Aren't we enough? Aren't I and our squad enough to be your family?" Peggy sobbed but didn't dare to look at me in the eyes.

"Margarita, please understand this of what I'm going through. All my life I've always wondered what happened to my biological family? How did I wound up on the street? This necklace is the only clue I have left of them. I just to know the truth about them...I just want to see them again" I sobbed as tears were flowing down my cheeks.

"I'm just scared...I'm scared of losing you...if you do find your biological family"

I held her in arms as Peggy began sobbing against my chest in the cold season of December. We didn't care about the snow falling down on us nor the cold winter but only holding each other. I didn't mind having my darling Peggy inside my arms. I'm just happy to hold the girl I love my arms once again. I'll never abandon my loving Margarita Peggy Schuyler.