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S I X T E E N : T H E S T O R M

A/N: Yeah that cliff hanger at the end. Yup, went there. If you're new to my writing, I'm a sucker for cliff hangers, plot twists, and moments that make you go WTF?! Don't worry, you'll get use to it ^_^

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S I X T E E N : T H E  S T O R M

Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth—Menachem Begin

D A N T E

"He's your son." Those three words keep echoing in my head. My son? I have a son.

I look over at the small boy sitting on the couch next to my mother. He catches my gaze and quickly looks down at his fidgeting hands.

This boy has the same wavy hair, same skin tone, and same blue eyes as me. He's a handsome little guy, no doubt. I look up at my mother who's looking down at him with warmth in her eyes.

I quickly glance at my father who's looking at the boy with sympathy and adverts his eyes to mine with a frustrated huff escaping from his mouth. Disappointment is evident in his expression.

I'm disappointed in myself as well. How could I have gotten a girl pregnant seven years ago? I think back to that time in my life. I was only nineteen at the time. All I cared about then was partying and hooking up. I was always good with not drinking too much. I never wanted to be so bad I couldn't remember the night before.

However, there was one night seven years ago where I drank too much and I woke up the next morning passed out in the back of my car, not remembering anything from the night before.

That had to have been the night I hooked up with Penelope. I would have had to been too intoxicated to not use protection. I was the guy who always had a couple condoms on me, just in case and if I didn't, a blowjob would've done the trick for me. The only woman I've ever willingly fucked without a rubber is Kat.

Kat, remember her asshole? The love of your life.

I remember that's she's here and panic wondering what the hell is she going to do with this news? Is she going to hate me for having a son? Will she resent me for having a child without her? Especially after all the times I've admitted she was the only one I'd ever want a child with.

There's a sharp pain in my stomach jabbing at me. I feel like I've cheated on her. I'd never do that to her, ever. The thought of touching another woman while Kat is at home waiting for me makes me want to vomit.

I look at Joseph on the couch and he's looking behind me. He gives off a small smile, showing his dimples and I follow his gaze to see Kat leaning against the entryway of the living room.

She's looking at Joseph with sympathy in her eyes. Giving him a warm smile, she glances at me. I expect to see hate or disappointment like my father. Hell I wouldn't blame her if she felt that way about me. Instead she smiles at me with so much love in her eyes as she steps towards me. That's when I hear someone clearing their throat behind me.

Our family lawyer, Alex Steele is clearing his throat, trying to tame the awkward situation. I feel Kat's presence next to me and I instantly feel calmer. My mother looks up and smiles at the two of us however, my father on the other hand sighs loudly and runs a hand through his hair. The same gesture I do when I'm frustrated.

"Katarina dear, this is a family matter. Could you please wait in the—" he begins to plead.

"No. She stays," I give him a challenging look and he finally gives in with another sigh and motions at Alex to continue.