The Royals

Ch.3

The next day, I went to see my parents at their office. They are surprised to see me not because they did not know I was home last night but because I never want to step my feet at the company. Not even once.

I told them that I heard about their conversations last night when I stop by and I want to talk about it but dad insisted that I really should think about the whole marriage things before I make decisions only based on my promise to Andrew.

So, we spend a whole good day together, none of us mention anything about the marriage.
This is good for me because like dad said, I need more time to think about what I really want.
Their only wishes are for me to come home and I am home now.

I know I lost a brother, but I am not the only one who lost someone so dear to me. They have lost a son! So I decided to bear the sadness with them. It is now or never, I know, I must face the truth that Andrew is gone, left nothing but only memories in our life.

"I just wish that one day before my final days have come, I can rest in peace knowing you will take care of the companies and grant me many grandchildren," Dad said randomly when we are having dinner while mom is agreed with him.

"Oh, please Dad, both of you will live after your grand grandchildren"

"If I may ask. I was curious about one thing. Have you ever speak to Sarah for all these years?"

Come to think again, do I ever really speak to Sarah even before Andrew is dead? I mean, we are cousins but she is older and engaged with my brother.

"I do not think we ever have a proper conversation since I was born"

"Oh, dear Lord"

"Martha"

"Don't you think it is about time that your son starts to have a conversation with her fiance?" Mom asks dad.

"Your mom is right kiddo. Like it or not, you must talk to Sarah"

"I know dad. But how? Yesterday when she saw me, she just nods and drove off. Not even let me greet her"

"Do you try to greet her or you just standing and staring at her?"

"Yes, father. I tried but she walks away in a speed of light"

"So you feel like she is pushing you away?" Mom ask

"Yeah... kinda, sort off"

"What about she felt the same?"

"What do you mean mom? I did not push her away"

"Are you sure you do not push her away for all these years? Think about it Arthur, Do you or do you not push her away all these years?"

"I. I... I think I do, mom. But I did not mean it. I was... Urgh, I am sorry. What should I do then?"

"Dump that ego of yours, kiddo. Apologies for ignoring her this past few years" dad told me

"What about tomorrow you come with me to Charlie's birthday? Sarah will be there. And you will have the chance to talk to her" Mom is asking me again.

"That I can do, but who is Charlie?"

"Sam's firstborn? Damien's first grandson. Your nephew? I think I do tell you over the phone when he is born"

"I don't think so but I will pretend I know him. How years old is he mom?"

"365 Days"

"A one-year-old baby then. Cool!"

"Oh, and by the way. Have you guys change my gender on paperwork yet?"

"Yeah, your father working on it." Mom answer

"I will ask Max about the progress tomorrow, it should have been done"

"Thanks dad. You okay with that right, mom?"

"Why would not I? It is not like I am gonna lose my child. Besides, you are special since you were born. We should have know it from the beginning."

"Thanks. You both are the best parent ever! Oh and by the way, can you guys please tell me how exactly Sarah is?"

"She is pretty" Dad answer

"Yeah Sherlock dad, I know she is pretty, everybody knows she is pretty."

"And a very smart girl. Taking care of both the house and the company"

"And?"

"And you need to find the rest yourself" Mom add

"That is what I do not know how, mom"