Aleysa's pov

My heart is pounding so hard against my chest. Every once in a while, I slide my palm down onto my leg swiping the sweat off from how nervous I'm currently feeling as the phone rings.

I have no idea how to even start the conversation with my mother that I haven't spoken to for four entire months.

"Breathe baby", Jason whispers sitting next to me being my support since I'm such a nervous wreck right now.

"Yes William?"

I stay quiet for a bit hearing the voice I've missed so much. My heart starts to thump slower now relaxing itself by just listening to the woman who birthed, nurtured, and shown so much love to me. Amazing, how a mother can simply make their children feel instantly better by just hearing their voice.

"Mom", I mutter under my breathe not knowing how she'll react. After all it's been four long months. My mom didn't deserve for me to just leave her behind the way I did, but I had to protect Jason. I did what any insanely in love female would do for their man.

"A-Aleysa?!", she hastily mumbles. I can hear her voice slightly crack trying her hardest to not cry.

"Yes it's me mom", I respond my voice is on the verge of breaking down wanting to hug her tight, but I can't in this moment besides just imagine it.

"OH MY GOD! I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU! HOW ARE YOU BABY? PLEASE TELL ME JASON HAS BEEN TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOU? HAVE YOU ATE? PLEASE DON'T TELL ME YOU'VE BEEN STARVING", my mom splutters.

"I'm so sorry for everything mom and I've been good honestly... as for Jason he's been taking good care of me"

Too good that I'm pregnant with his baby

"Thank god! Please tell me where you are hunny! I need to see you!", my mom practically begs.

"I wish I could, but I can't tell you mom it'll put Jason at risk... mom, Jason had nothing to do with Alessandra's murder.. please tell me you believe me?", I croak fearing her response. The last thing I want to hear her say is that she's against us just like my father is.

"I don't even know the story Aleysa"

10 minutes later

"Do you believe me now mom?"

"That bitch! I can't believe she put hands on you!", my mom grumbles.

"Mom answer my question"

"I believe you"

A smile appears on my lips hearing her say those three words I desperately needed to hear these past four months. I'm so glad that my mom is on our side.

"Thank you for listening.. mom, I also have something else to tell you, but you have to promise me to keep it a secret... don't tell dad or anyone please", I huff feeling so nervous to finally be able to tell my mom about my pregnancy.

"I hope it isn't nothing bad... I promise, I won't say anything princess... what's up?"

Being pregnant at only 17 years old by the most wanted man in New York that is wanted for murder.. is that considered bad?

"I-I"

"Yes hunny"

"I I'm"

"Uh huh"

"I-I-I'm p-"

"Spill it out young lady!", my mom demands.

"I'm pregnant", I splutter taking deep breathes as I wait for my mom to angrily scold me.

"What? Did you just say your p-pregnant?", she mumbles sounding in disbelief.

"Yes mom, I'm pregnant with Jason's baby"

"Oh my, this is not what I expected to hear at all.. how far along are you? Have you even gotten yourself checked?"

"Yes, I'm 3 months"

"Your so young hunny, what happened with all our protected sex talks Aleysa?", my mom huffs.

"Uh Uhm they went out the window.. I don't know"

"Aleysa Grey!", she sighs.

"Are you mad at me?", my voice cracks.

"No I'm not mad at you baby girl.. however, I'm not so fond about it your only 17, but I'm your mother and I will be there for you and my grandchild.. from my own experience it's going to be hard being a young mother, but yet again being a mom is very challenging no matter what age you are"

I huff letting out a deep breathe knowing she isn't mad at me for being pregnant so young. I knew in my heart she would not turn her back on me. If anyone knows what I'm feeling and going to go through, it's her.

"Thank you mom for not turning your back on me because of this unexpected pregnancy", I genuinely say.

"Your my daughter, I will never ever abandon you for as longest I live. However, I feel so old now since I just got promoted to being a grandmother"

"Mom your the beautifulest", I giggle.

Ben's pov

Can't a man just be forgiven for his damn infidelity? I know I fucked up, but how much more bullshit must I endure for this woman to just give me a second chance.

However, to be honest I don't think me having affairs is what made Angela leave me. I believe her losing our baby boy is what made her leave for good.

Don't get me wrong, I felt like absolute shit knowing I was the one to blame for her miscarriage after catching me in three different affairs that must of hurt her to the extreme which caused her to miscarry.

I guess the fame and money does change a man well anyone without them knowing. After losing Angela and my son, I got myself busy at Grey Global, drank with my partners every weekend, and just traveled the world using the 'business trips' as a excuse to not feel bad for leaving Aleysa in the care of Eloisa.

For years, I was so angry at Angela for leaving me throwing our love away that I had to take Aleysa away from her just to somehow make her come back running to me, but her being the courageous woman she is, she didn't.

I was so bitter for many years until Alessandra signed with Grey Global. We hit it off quick and eventually started dating. Seeing the hurt in Angela's green-grey eyes made me feel happy knowing she was feeling what she made me feel.

Alessandra was just a distraction that I thought could fill this void Angela left in me, but boy was I so naive to believe that shit would work. How can anyone replace your first love from high school that gave you a child as a resemblance of that burning love. The women that was by you before Grey Global.

Don't get me wrong, Alessandra's death made me feel some type of way after all she was my fiancé, but love just wasn't in the cards for her. Well love was never in the cards for any woman besides Angela.

The only good thing I still had by me was my little girl Aleysa. I know I wasn't around much to raise her, but one thing you can't crucify me for is that I always made sure she had everything she wanted.

The day I held my little girl in my arms at only 17 years old was the day that changed my life completely. As a man, I knew what I had to do to provide for my girls. I worked my ass off to finish school and keep a roof over my family's head.

Funny how the love you have for your significant other and your child is what keeps you motivated to succeed no matter how tired you feel.

Grey Global was created for my offsprings, so that they would never have to struggle a day in their lives. My son was suppose to be my heir for this agency, but after that unfortunate day. Aleysa became the heir to it all.

Unfortunately, that no good boy Jason McCann had to come into Grey Global then make his way into Aleysa's life. From the very moment I saw him, I knew he was a damn delinquent. However, the worst part of it is that he's poor and I know he's only interested in my daughter's money.

The rich girl future CEO of Grey Global, who wouldn't want to score a billionaire like her right? After Liam informed me about everything on that criminal orphan, I knew it became my mission to open Aleysa's eyes. To show her how much better she deserves.

I dislike that McCann boy more than ever for putting my own daughter against me. Turds, like him that's what they all do sneakily sneaking their way into other's fortunes. I strongly believe he murdered Alessandra just to have me at my weakest then took my only kid to have some type of control over me.

Little does he know that he messed with the wrong man.

After all I didn't bust my ass day and night to bring us all the way up to the highest level in society for my daughter to end up with a poor criminal thug like Jason McCann.

And I will not stop until I fulfill my mission of saving my daughter from that horrible life and prevent McCann from taking my agency that I built with my own sweat and hard work.

Once I'm done taking a breather outside of Angela's house. I make my way quietly back into her place wanting to cool things off with Angela.

"When will you be calling me again Aleysa?"

I come to a halt hiding behind the wall carefully listening to Angela's phone conversation.

Aleysa?

"Okay baby girl, I'll wait for your call tomorrow at noon", Angela says hanging up the phone.

Immediately, I silently sprint outside of the house dialing the FBI to notify them on what I just heard.

"FBI"

"Communicate me with Agent Scofield it's Benjamin Grey"

"Agent Scofield, what can I do for you?"

"Meet me in a half an hour.. I have a plan to finally bring Jason McCann into custody"