In Love With My Best Friend

CHAPTER FORTEEN: WHAT?

Saints Pov:

I didn't say anything because I didn't know what to say. Most people when they see there father could have tons of memories to look back on and recognize the person they see in front of them, but i didn't. He was a stranger to me, and what do you say to a stranger?

I looked at the older ma- I mean my dad and I could see I got my, well my, well to be honest if i didn't know just now that I was related to this man i would never have a clue because I looked nothing like him.

I glanced back at Julia and then my mom waiting for someone to say something but we all just stayed in the awkward silence till Mia spoke up.

"Okay well I did not come here to witness some sap sap family reunion so I'm out. Good luck with your daddy issues Saint. If you ever need a shoulder to cry-" "No." I simply said. "Suit yourself." she said as she walked out the door.

A few moments passed before Richard- I mean my dad finally spoke; "Well I guess Im the one who made this awkward so I'll talk first. Saint I made a mistake when I left you and your mother years ago but i wasn't in a good state and I know you don't want to hear excuses so I won't waste your time with the details of why but I want you to know that I'm owning up for my actions and I want to be apart of your life now.

I want to be a Father you can look up to and hopefully, someday. I could be someone you consider close to you, like family.

"How many times did you practice that speech in the mirror?" I wanted to say to him but i kept my mouth shut because at the same time I longed for a Father figure in my life and I didn't even realize how much I needed one till he walked in the door. I felt venerable though, giving my heart away to a man I never met... well one I haven't seen for years.

"You can't just walk in to your sons life and expect him to forgive you for leaving him, and leaving me. You have no idea how many times I had thought of you when I taught Saint how to ride a bike, when I read him bedtime stories, or when he'd come home from school wondering if he had a dad like all the other kids and where was he. How many times I would find his journal open on the counter to a page talking about how he felt like he was worthless and his own dad didn't even love him enough to stick around. You have no clue how broken our family was because of you and now that we have started mending it and being okay with just me and him, now you want to start building a relationship with him. Get. Out. Of. My. House," My mom said boldly

Julia had walked over to the island in the center of the kitchen and was sitting with me now.

"You are so selfish Ruby! Have you even considered what the boy wants?"

"I HAVE ALWAYS PUT HIS NEEDS ABOVE MINE! EVERYTHING I DO IS FOR HIM AND TO MAKE UP FOR WHAT HE MISSED OUT ON BECAUSE HIS DAD DIDN'T WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIM! You know I never even dated anyone else because i didn't want Saint to feel like his father was being replaced even if he didn't know him. But guess what? WE don't need you! There where many times when being a single mom was very difficult but I got through it, we got through it. Without you. If he has grown up to the young man he is today what makes you think he needs you now?"

"There you go talking about yourself again! ASK THE BOY WHAT HE WANTS AND LET HIM DECIDE!"

My mom and dad both turn there heads to me and ask sharply "What do you want?"

What do I want? i think to myself. I don't know because I want to have a relationship with my father but from what ive heard so far hes not a very good guy, and I don't want to just give in and act like nothings wrong and like his selfish decisions years ago din't affect me a lot.

What do you guys think? Should Saint forgive his dad or does his dad not deserve another chance?