Falling in Love (Alexander X Reader)

Chapter 55: The Reynolds Pamphlet

It was a beautiful morning and I found Alexander sleeping right next to me. Now it's an even more perfect morning. I got up and changed, made breakfast and went outside. Phillip was already out on our porch, sitting in a chair.

"Good morning Philip." I stroked his curly hair.

"Good morning Mama." He smiled at me. I joined him in a chair next to him.
People bustled and hustled in the streets, casual New York. Thomas strutted up my porch holding a pamphlet.

"Good morning Thomas." I greeted.

"I wouldn't call it good." He handed me the pamphlet.

"Thomas..." I read the pamphlet. The Reynolds Pamphlet.

The charge against me is a connection with one James Reynolds!
For purposes of improper speculation. My real crime is an amorous connection with his wife for a considerable time with his knowing consent. I had frequent meetings with her
most of them at my own house.

I stopped reading. "Why are you showing this to me?"

"Keep reading lamb." Jefferson commented.

Mrs. Hamilton with our children being absent
on a visit to her father.

I gasped. I felt a tear roll down my cheek. No! "Thomas!" I cried. "He...cheated on me!" I dropped the pamphlet. I felt so many tears roll down my cheek. Philip comforted me, holding me in his embrace.

"No! This has to be fake!" Philip grabbed the pamphlet. "You obviously like my mom!" He accuses Thomas.

"I wish that were the case, but go ask your father." Thomas replied. 

"Good morning everyone." Alexander came to the porch.

Philip's POV:
I can't believe it. Pops would never do such a thing. He loves mom! Does he? He spends so much time working. Of course he loves mom, he loves all of us. That's why he works so much.  I held mom in my arms, letting her sob in my chest.
"Good morning everyone." Pops came from inside. I looked at his shocked expression. I shielded mom from him, stroking her hair. I looked to Mr. Jefferson who was smirking at Pops. Mom finally wiped her tears away and faced him.
"You lying cheater." She walked towards him and banged his chest. She continued to cry as she threw never ending insults at him. "You man whore! Why did I have to marry you? I'm gonna divorce your ass! You were never there for your kids and you never will be! Why did I ever fall in love with you? How did I even fall in love with you?" She dropped to the ground and sobbed. I knelt down next to her and rubbed her back. I gave Pops a look saying 'how dare you hurt mom?'

Back to Y/n's POV:
I cried in Philip's arms. I know what I want to do. I don't want to give him a second chance. I don't want to forgive him for hurting me or else he will do it again. I got up, wiped my tears again and walked inside the house calmly. I closed the door normally because I know the children are still sleeping. I walked up the stairs to our-my bedroom and packed a suitcase. I don't know what I'm feeling. Am I mad? Am I sad? Am I going to lash out on Maria for sleeping with my husband? I shut the suitcase closed and grabbed it by the handle. Suddenly the door opened.

"Y/n I'm so sorry. Please forgive me." He went down on his knees and grabbed part of my skirt. "I've always wanted to be there for my children." He sobbed.

"Well, I'm giving you the opportunity." I tried not to cry.

"You forgive me?" He looked up. He stood up and grabbed onto my hand and tried to kiss me. I let the suitcase fall to the ground and used my hand to block his lips.

"Don't take another step in my direction, I can't be trusted around you. Don't think you can talk your way into my arms." I warned.

"I don't understand what you're asking." He let go of me.

"I don't know who you are. I have so much to learn." I explained.

"What? You're not making any sense." Alexander held my face in his hands.

"You published the letters she wrote to you. You told the whole world how you brought this girl into our bed in clearing your name, you have ruined our lives." I pushed his hands away from my face.

"I can fix it. Just give me a couple hours to write another pamphlet." He compromised.

"The truth's out. Heaven forbids someone whisper 'he's part of some scheme.' Your enemies whisper so you have to scream." I scoffed. "Believe me, I know about whispers. I see how you look at every woman but me."

"I can change." He touched my arm, I swatted it away.

"Stop! I'm not naive, I have seen women around you." I admitted.

"You're the only one I love." He stated.

"Don't think I don't see how they fall for your charms, all of your charms." I grabbed the suitcase from the floor and started to walk.

"Y/n I'm gonna fix this. Do what's best for our legacy, don't leave." He begged.

I stopped in my tracks. "I'm erasing myself from the narrative. Let future historians wonder how Y/n reacted when you broke her heart. Well guess what?" I smile. "You have thrown it all away!"

"What about the children?" He asked.

"When the time comes, explain to the children the pain and embarrassment you put their mother through." I explained.

"But our legacy." He started but I cut him off.

"When will you learn that they are your legacy?! We are your legacy!" I yelled. I kept walking, already descending down the stairs.

"Where are you going?" Alexander chased after me.

"A place to recollect myself and think back my decisions." I answered. I ran out to the porch. Thomas was still there with Philip.
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Philip's POV:(after Y/n and Alexander ran off)
I stayed on the floor for a moment. Oh my God, it really happened. Dad cheated on mom with one of her friends.

"It's all your fault!" I pointed my finger at Mr. Jefferson.

"Is it really though?" He smiled at me.

"Yes! You're the one who showed my mom the pamphlet!" I replied.

"She was gonna find out eventually, I only saved her from embarrassment of walking around not knowing." He sat on the chair out on the porch.

We stayed silent for a moment.

"I know you like my mom!" I accused. He just shifted his eyes towards me, still smiling.

"Well there's nothing anyone can do about." He answered.

"Is that why you showed the pamphlet to her? To make sure she leaves him and goes crawling to you?" I questioned.

"Sure I'll welcome her to my home if she feels the need to leave. But that's what friends do for each other. Your mother has been through some really traumatic things. This might've been the breaking point for her." He explained.

We stayed silent again.

"If she ever does end up in your house, can you promise me one thing?" I broke the silence.

"Depends, what is it Hamilton's son?" He addressed me.

"First is all, I have a name. It's Philip. And promise me you won't sleep with her." I requested.

"Now that is up to your mom." Thomas started, grinning.

"Stop! Just please don't even attempt it. And promise me another thing?" I sighed.

"What?"

"That you'll let me and my siblings see her?" I asked.

"Little Hamiltons running around my house?" He stopped smiling.

"Please, I'll do anything." I begged.

"Fine." He gave up. Suddenly mom came running out with a suitcase, Pops chasing behind her.
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Wow, a productive chapter. 1305 words and counting. It's been a while since and I have fantasized about this chapter even before I started writing this story. Yeah...a pretty long time. Almost a year, can you believe that? Anyways, have a good day, stay positive and live life to the fullest...BYES!