An... so I usually do a new what if for every chapter but I wanna see how this one plays out
Rachel's (Alex mom) POV
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I had gotten a paper cut while opening today's mail.
"Bills, bills, bills, bi- oh?" I paused reading who it was addressed to. "ALEXANDER COME DOWNSTAIRS THE MAIL ARRIVED TODAY!" I yelled upstairs.I heard a couple thuds and then a loud groan. Knowing that Alexander was less likely to find a partner then tomatoes weren't poisonous, I wasn't phased. He rolled down the stairs, like the child he was, and ran into the kitchen.
He reached for the letter but I was quicker and I pulled it out of reach. I may be short but I am a mother so I have my ways. "Now Alexander, what do we say when we want something?" I said in an 'I'm not mad just disappointed' sort of way.
He smirked and replied, "I'm offended". I fought off the urge to laugh and played it off as a 'really' kinda reaction. He looked down and mumbled a quick please and I laughed and handed him his envelope.
He made his way to the kitchen table and sat down with his back to me. Rookie mistake. I poured juice into glasses while I read the letter over his shoulder.
It said something like:
Dear Alexander Hamilton,
I received your 8 page letter giving me reasons that we should recruit you. I feel the need to remind you that this is a volunteer army and we need all the men we can get. Seeing as I need a right hand man, I would like to see you in the general tent after I address the rest of the soldiers.
Give my regards to your mother and brother.
Sincerely
Washington.
Ps: your uniform has been attached in a package.I gasped and dropped the half full glass of juice. I was frozen. My boy- my little boy is going off to army and he didn't address his family.
I realized I was on the floor and Alexander was shaking me.
"Mother- mother are you alright"
I nodded and sat up rubbing my temple. I realized what I had just read and tears came to my eyes. I tried to turn away but was engulfed in a hug from my little lion. I couldn't imagine loosing another Hamilton. First it was my husband, then peter. Oh poor peter.
I sobbed and sobbed. Every time I tried to speak I sobbed harder. I don't even know what I would say. I did not want Alex going but it's his dream. I look back on where we started. Barely a home to defend. The colonies were a blessing. I should be proud but I don't know if I can take another heart break.
Alexander, my first son, my legacy.
I pulled away from the hug and looked at his face. I placed my hand on the side of it and rubbed my thumb on his cheek.
Maybe the last time I see his face. If I let my son take a shot is this how he'll remember me?
I looked in a mirror and examined my tear stained face. We're rose, age spots? My stars Im getting old. And what have I done in my life, married, had children, protected them, came to the colonies.
I had thrown away my shot. My son is my legacy. I will not let him throw away his shot.
"Mother, If it makes you this saddened then I suppose I don't have to g-"
I put my wet hand over his mouth. I heard myself laugh through the tears. "Go Alexander, and promise me that you won't throw away your shot"
He nodded and got up to start packing.
Alex POV
I was ready to go. I was halfway down the sidewalk when I heard my mothers faint voice. "Stay alive and come home when your done. Be smart make me proud son."
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What if? A Hamilton remake
Historical FictionWhat would happen if... Alexander wasn't orphaned He didn't come to America Never met Aaron Burr Angelica kept alex to herself Laurens didn't die Maria didn't marry James This is a book where some of these things come into play. It's one big what...