I didn't know how long I drove but I finally found myself in front of our house. It was still office hours but I don't have the energy for work right now so I came home.
I dragged my body into the house as more tears poured down my eyes
"Dawn baby, what's wrong? Why are you home so early?" Mom got up from the couch and rushed over to me as I came in. I couldn't hold my tears as I burst into tears and she immediately enveloped me in a tight hug
"It's over (hiccup) everything is over (hiccup)....he (hiccup) has moved (hiccup) on" I whimpered
"Please calm down baby... please I beg you" mom started crying as well as we both sat on the floor crying "it's all my fault, it's all my fault" she cried
I wiped my tears "no mom, it's not. I guess Ash and I were not meant to be together in the beginning" I said wiping her tears but the more I said it, the more tears rolled down my cheeks
She pulled me into a hug and tried soothing me, and I began to drift off to sleep from exhaustion but not before I heard her say "I'll fix this baby"
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ALEXANDRA'S (Dawn's mom) POV
After seeing my child break down in front of me, it dawned on me how terrible I have been as a mother. I have hurt my child beyond repair.
I have to fix this, I have to tell everyone what happened. I don't think I can bear seeing my baby going through this pain and that too because of me.
With the help of the maids, I carried Dawn to her room. Dressed her in her night wear. I know what I have to do. I went out of my room and called Daniel.
"Hey my love, are you missing me already?" Tears gathered my eyes as I heard his voice.
"Danny..." I whimpered
"What! What's wrong? Are you alright?" He started panicking
"I'm fine.... I just need you to help me call everyone in the family to come to our house this evening. I have something to tell all of you" I whispered
"Baby what's wrong? Please tell me. What's going on" I shook my head, as if he can see me
"I'll let you know when you come home" I hung up before he asked any more questions.
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FEW HOURS LATER.....
Everyone was present in the house looking worried as I stood in front of them. Daniel came over to me and cupped my face with his hands as tears were pooling in my eyes
"My love please tell me what's going on" he asked
"Yeah sis....what's happening" Ethan asked worriedly. Thats when we heard Dawn's footsteps.
She came down, completely unaware of what was going on. She came with puffy eyes in her pyjamas and messy hair as she stared at everyone in confusion
"What's going on" she asked. I got up and decided, it's now or never. I went over to Ash, who was standing close to a pretty young girl. I'm sure she's the reason Dawn was so broken today. I held his hand and pulled him to the center of the room and he followed confused, but obediently
"Come here Dawn" I motioned for her to come forward but, she stood there glued to the spot as tears started rolling down her eyes as she stared at Ash
"I Know you are all confused and worried about my behavior" l let go of Ash's hand and took a deep breath "There's something I have to tell you all. I'm the reason why Ash and Dawn broke up years ago" the room fell silent
"What do you mean broke up? When did they ever date? They are cousins remember" Danny broke the silence
"When they were younger, they had a secret relationship which only I got to know about. I was so pissed off at first because, they were cousins but then I realized you can't choose who your heart beats for." I took a deep breath as Suzzy and Ethan stared at Ash surprised "I told Dawn to break up with Ash and told her exactly what to say that will break his heart, which is why he went to London. I'm so sorry Ash. I was so angry with your mom because, back then I still blamed your mother for the baby I lost"
"Alexandra?" Suzzy said surprised
"What are you talking about mom" Dawn asked
"While you and Ash were younger, I was pregnant. Suzzy and I were having this argument one day and she pushed me but not intentionally. I lost my baby and Suzzy was so sorry for it. I tried to forgive her but, I couldn't conceal the hatred I felt for her back then." Suzzy was crying at this time and Ethan was trying to console her
"I couldn't bare seeing Ash so close to my daughter cause I felt he also wants to take away the only child I have left just like his mother. I got angry and became the villian in your love story" I broke down finally in tears as I sat on the floor and wept. "This is also one of the reasons why I'm so attached to you Faye.... because if my baby had survived, you too would have been born the same day. I can see my child in you" I cried more and Dawn came over to me and hugged me as I cried on the floor
"You know how much I hated myself and suffered for the pain I caused you Alexandra but, I never knew you could stoop so low as to hurt my son in return. HOW COULD YOU!!!!" Suzzy yelled as Ethan tried to calm her down
"Calm down Suzzy" Ethan said
"No. Did you hear what your sister did to our son?" Ash has walked away with that blonde-haired girl at this time
"Let's go home" Ethan managed to drag her away. I looked at Faye who had ran towards her bedroom crying. Zack ran after her as well.
It was remaining Daniel, me and Dawn that was still here. I tried to reach for Daniel who has been quiet all this while "Danny...." I sobbed but he pulled away
"How could you Alexa? How could you do this to our children after the hardship we went through just to be together?" He said through gritted teeth. I knew he was trying to control his anger
"I'm sorry Danny...I was angry and.." he hit his hands on the glass table in the living room causing it to shatter. I immediately rushed to him but, he raised his bloody hands, stopping me
"See what your stupid anger has caused our children. I hope you are happy now" with that he stormed off leaving me to loose strength and fall down again crying uncontrollably
"Mom...." I heard Dawn's sad voice and I turned over to her. She was also crying
"I'm so sorry Dawn, I'm sorry I ruined your life, I'm sorry I made you so unhappy, I'm sorry I was a bad mom" she hugged me again as we both wept in each other's arms.
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I don't know how long we sat there, crying out our pain but, she later helped me up and took me to my room. I stopped in my tracks when I remember Daniel's angry face.
"No.... I can't go in there, I can't face him" I looked at her terrified
"You have to face him mom. What you did to Ash and I was so vicious mom but, you're my mother and I love you, don't ruin your marriage because of me" I held her face..... I don't deserve such a wonderful daughter. I kissed her on the forehead, muttering 'i'm sorry' before entering the room.
I entered the room and saw Daniel sitting on the bed resting his now bandaged hands on his knee as he placed his head on top his hands. I walked over to him slowly and knelt before him
"I'm... I'm so so..rry" I could barely say through my raspy voice. He raised his head and I saw his eyes red and teary "I'm so sorry" I said again and he got up to leave but I held his hand
"Please Danny....I have ruined my children's life and my family. Please I can't loose you too right now.... please, please don't hate me, I need you" he looked at me and I thought he was going to leave but he crouched down and help me stand. He pulled me into a hug as I sobbed on his chest.
(END OF ALEXANDRA POV)
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