The Business Man's Son (Wattpad Version)

Miscommunication

Bradley

I dressed and came out of the bedroom. I looked at the table that I set up to propose to Asher. I didn't understand, Quinn said it would work. Now Asher thinks that I'm cheating on him.

I sat down at the table and sighed. Asher is the first guy that I ever dated. I fought with my sexuality for years. When we were in the safe house, I found myself falling for Asher. We get warned not to fall in love while on assignment. It complicates matters. I couldn't help it.

I sat there, thinking about the time in the safe house.

Flashback

"How long do we got to be here?" Asher questioned.

I handed him a glass of pop. "We need to make it look like you're in the joint so that Rafe doesn't suspect anything. Six months at the most," I answered, sitting down next to Asher.

"Why are you doing this for me?" Asher questioned, looking at me.

I looked at Asher, then leaned in, pressing my lips to his. The kiss surprised him, but it didn't for me. He relaxed and kissed me back. After a few minutes, I broke from our kiss.

"Sorry, I didn't think you would mind," I mentioned.

Asher looked at me as he reached for my face.

"I didn't mind. I didn't know that you were into guys. I thought if I made a move, you would belt me," Asher joked.

I chuckled. I leaned in and kissed Asher again.

End of flashback

I sat there and sighed. I leaned over the table and blew out the candles. The front door opened, and I saw Asher come into the house. He closed the door and walked towards me.

I sat in my chair and placed my hands in my lap, playing with my hands.

"I wanted to surprise you and asked Quinn for ideas. I thought if I could make it romantic, it would be better when I proposed," I explained.

"Yeah, Quinn told me that I was a dumbass, and I feel like one," Asher commented.

"I struggled for years with my sexuality. When we shared our first kiss in the safe house, I knew how I felt. When you kissed me back, that confirmed it. If you aren't ready for the next step, I understand," I said, getting up from my chair.

I reached into my pocket and pulled out the ring box, setting it on the table.

"I hoped tonight went better than it did," I whispered, walking to the bedroom.

"I accept," Asher said, stopping me.

I turned around and faced Asher. "What?" I asked. I wasn't sure if I heard him correctly.

*******
Asher

I picked up the ring box and held it in my hand. Then I looked at Bradley. "I accept. Yes, I will marry you. There can be only one dumbass in this relationship, and that's me," I answered.

Bradley looked at me with surprise, then walked towards me. "Yes?" He asked.

"Yeah," I replied. Bradley pulled me into a kiss, and I didn't hesitate to kiss him back.

Bradley took the ring box out of my hand and fumbled with it. Yeah, he was a little excited. He slid it onto my finger and hugged me.

"I'm sorry that I doubted you," I said, hugging Bradley.

He pulled back and looked at me. "You will make it difficult to surprise you, won't you?" Bradley questioned.

"I learned trust is difficult with people, but I have good people to show me differently," I mentioned, smiling.

Bradley smiled and kissed me. It took me a long time to figure out who I am. It took the right people to show me.

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Landon

Quinn took me home so that Dad didn't question me. I might be twenty-four, but I had to atone for my mistakes. It's part of the program.

I walked in to find Dad on the couch reading. He closed his book and set it on the coffee table.

"How was your evening?" Dad questioned.

"It was lovely. Quinn is amazing," I answered.

Dad looked at me as I walked over and sat down in a chair.

"I know that you and Mom worry about me. It's because you care," I mentioned.

"Landon, when your mom was pregnant with you, we went through a lot. My past, along with your mother's past, threatened you and Lexie. I left on a business trip that turned out to be a lie. I came home to chaos. We almost lost you," my dad admitted.

That stunned me.

"Your mom had a chance to be a mother before I met her. Someone took that choice from her. We didn't know if we could have kids, then we became blessed with three. If I can hold onto you kids a little longer, I will," Dad told me.

"I know, and that's why I want to go back to school and become a counselor. I want to open a half-way house and give people an opportunity for a second chance. Asher agreed, and I haven't talked to Laticia yet," I mentioned.

"Focus on you and let me handle the business side. I have an idea with your request," my dad told me.

I nodded and went upstairs. Whatever Dad planned, I knew it was in my best interest.

*******
Vincent

I chuckled as Landon went upstairs. Lacey came downstairs and saw me sitting on the couch.

"Do I want to know?" Lacey asked.

"Our son thinks I'm blind," I replied.

Lacey gave me a look.

"I didn't ask what he and Quinn did. I don't need you hiding the honey dust," I mumbled.

Lacey walked over and sat down next to me on the couch.

"Landon is an adult. While we want to protect and keep him safe, we have to give him space," Lacey reasoned.

"I understand that. It's difficult because I have this immense love for our children and you. I watched you struggle and sacrifice yourself for them. My sister Lexie is the only person before you that gave a damn about me. I never thought I would have that unconditional love again," I explained, looking at Lacey.

"Because you thought people would disappoint you. Vincent, all I wanted to be a family growing up. My father was a drunk and a mother that abandoned me. I didn't think people cared until I met Joe, then you," Lacey told me.

I looked at Lacey. She suffered growing up, wanting something denied to her. I saw that during our time at the beach house. I noticed how she never expected anything in return, even when I acted like a complete ass.

"Soup," I said.

"What?" Lacey asked with confusion.

"You brought me soup one day when I returned home after treatment. I wasn't hungry, but you made me soup. I remember you set it on the nightstand next to the bed if I became hungry. You offered kindness when I didn't deserve it," I mentioned.

"Vincent, everyone deserves kindness, even a rightful bastard as yourself," Lacey remarked.

I gave Lacey a look and rolled my eyes as she giggled. My wife is a comedian.

"Now, what will we do about Valeria?" Lacey questioned.

"Our daughter will learn that her behavior and tone doesn't work with me. I will not have someone cavalier in my company," I answered.

"What are you planning?" Lacey inquired.

"Valeria will learn when it comes to business; I differ from a father. I will treat her accordingly," I replied.

Lacey furrowed her eyebrows. Our daughter will learn first-hand her attitude will become her downfall. I didn't know what was happening with Valeria, but there's more to it than what she was saying.