Chapter Forty-Seven

Brandon POV:

I was in the meeting room waiting for Laura to come. The door opened and she walked inside dressed in orange shirt and trouser. Her face was free from any make-up but the cryptic smile was still there.

"Hello Brandon". She said taking the seat.

The lady police left us in silence.

"So it's been a long time since we've seen each other". Laura said casually.

I didn't reply to her. My mind wanted to shout at her and demand to her why did she hid so many things from me? Why did she stay in a relationship with me when she didn't love me?

Honestly, I don't know if she ever loved me or not.

"Do you know we are having a baby?". She said placing her hand on mine.

I snatched my hand back.

"Really? Are you sure Laura it's mine?". I asked her.

She smiled at me.

"I have spent more time with you than Paul. It could be yours Brandon". She said placing her hand on her stomach.

At the thought of her carrying my child made me want to puke.

"I want paternity test results to make me believe that this child is mine. You might be lying again". I said in anger.

"I have talked to your lawyer and she said it's fine. I can take you to the hospital tomorrow for the test". I said.

"Oh well that's fine with me too". She said.

After that the silence fell in the room.

"What will you do if this baby is yours? Will you marry me to give your son/daughter a happy complete family". She asked me running her hand on her stomach.

If the baby she is carrying is mine then I will take full responsibility of the baby.

"I'm sure about one thing, Laura. Even if this baby is mine it doesn't mean I'll marry you. I will take the responsibility of this child if it is mine". I said making her clench her jaw.

"Did you get in contact with my parents?". Laura asked me.

Her parents the great lawyer's didn't want anything to do with their daughter.

After what she has done, she has definitely lost many loving people.

"Yes, I got in contact with them. Do you know what they said? Let her rot in prison". I told Laura what her parents said to me when called them and informed them about Laura.

Her face lost the color but she kept the villainous smile on her face.

"Oh darn! I thought they'll forgive me for blowing their money on drugs". She said.

I stared at her and felt like she was someone else. The girl I knew from my childhood was sweet and always smiling.

But this girl seems so different from the one I knew. She looks like a stranger to me with the face I knew.

There were no emotions on her face, nothing was giving out if she's hurt or not by her parents response.

"You are not like yourself Laura. I feel like I don't know you". I said getting up from the chair.

"This is real me, Brandon". She said slapping the table.

"You actually don't know real me at all. I'm not the girl that I made you to think I am. I was always like this. You didn't notice the real me like rest of the people did". She yelled.

"And what did you give me in return, Laura. You cheated on me. You stole the money from my dad's company. How can you do something like this with the guy who loved you from the kindergarten". I yelled at her.

Laura turned silent and stared at me then took the step closer to me.

"Brandon, under all these tough muscles you've an innocent heart and I know how to play with that". She said touching my arm and I took the step back.

"Having an innocent heart is better than having no heart. I am maybe not clever like you and I maybe don't know how to play with innocent hearts but one thing is truth that you know I was honest in our relationship. I didn't cheat on you and slept with any other girl while we were in relationship. It was very low of you to sleep with my company's accountant for money". I said.

She clenched her jaw.

"I didn't cheat on you. It is not called cheating when I never loved you". She said.

I won't lie that her words didn't hurt because they did.

Her words hurt me so damn much because I loved her and done my best to make her happy while we were in relationship.

"If you never loved me then why did you stay with me? Why didn't you leave me and find someone else who you'll love you? Why did you ruin six years of my life? I want answers, Laura". I yelled.

"I stayed with you because of money". She said with shrug.

Her answer confused me. I didn't get it why she stayed with me for money?

"You're rich and as per my knowledge your father's firm is doing great". I said.

"Yes, Brandon. My parents firm is doing great, they are making money every day but it's not mine. After graduation, they found out that I haven't stopped taking drugs and wasting their money. So on mutual decision they canceled all my credit cards. Can you believe it? They restricted me from drawing money from all the joint accounts and threw me out from the house". She said looking angry.

Everything started to make sense now.

"But you needed money and place to live, that's why you came to California and begged me to let you share my apartment". I said.

"My parents always liked you Brandon. They always thought you're going to be their son-in-law. So I thought dating you, is the only way to impress my parents. And when I started college with you and told them that I have stopped taking drugs, they were happy. But when I told them that I've started dating you, they let me get the access in the joint accounts and I was happy. Then I noticed that my parents have been keeping tabs on the amount of money I withdrew and it made me frustrated. I needed money to live". She said making me shut my eyes.

I can't believe this woman. She needed money for drugs.

"Laura you didn't need money to live because I was taking care of you. You needed money for the drugs". I said.

She sent the glare at my way.

"Yes, I wanted money for the drugs and that's where you came in the picture, Brandon. You were my walking ATM. I made you fall in love with me because I knew what you always wanted. You wanted me, Brandon. You thought my calls and texts to know about you? but I was actually making sure my money won't go anywhere else". She said.

"Laura please stop". I begged her to stop telling me everything because it was hurting me.

I hate myself for loving this woman ever.

The day I proposed her and the time we spend together played in my mind like a movie.

I felt disgusting for touching this woman. When did she become so vile?.

Why did I never notice this sight of her?

"You know what I didn't lost my engagement ring, I sold it and used the money to buy the new drugs. But poor you thought I lost it and believed my lie. More on that like a stupid fool you bought me another ring with the bigger Stone". She laughed manically.

She was making me sick with her revelations.

"You are sick Laura. You need medical help". I said leaving the room we were talking in.

Matt was standing outside the room.

"Are you alright?". He asked me.

I nodded my head.

"Has she agreed for the paternity?". He asked me.

"Yeah. She has agreed for the paternity test". I said.

"That's good". Matt said.

"I'm going back to office". I informed Matt and left the police station.

I went to the office and spend my afternoon working on the project that needed my sole attention.

My dad tried to drag me out of my office for the lunch but meeting came up.

I have been locked in my office for hours doing work and then I heard the knock on the door.

"Come in". I give the permission to enter whoever was outside.

My eyes were on the file I was reading.

"Sir, there is a lady here that wants to meet you".

I looked up to see Ben standing there.
Ben is the head security guy in our company.

Ben showed me the picture of Bryan and Madeline standing at the reception waiting for me to allow them to come to my office.

"Ben go down there and bring them to my office safely through the private elevator". I told Ben making him nod his head.

I felt anxious.

How did she come here?

I am going to meet my son here in my office?

Turning around I opened the front camera of my cellphone and looked at my hair and face then shut it back.

I ran my hands in my hair to make them look better and loosen my tie little as it was getting difficult to breath.

The door of my office opened and there was Madeline standing in an elegant navy blue knee-length dress.

Madeline Dress

She was looking simply beautiful. Her hair were left open falling on her shoulder and when she smiled at me I felt my heart dancing.

Then my eyes went to my son who was standing beside her and looking around at the office with amazement in his blue eyes.

"Hi". I said to her making my way towards her.

She surprised me by hugging me tightly.

"I missed you". She whispered in my ear.

I closed my eyes when the pleasurable smell of her perfume filled my senses.

"I missed you too. Although I have been away from you for a day but it feels like centuries". I said pulling away from the hug.

"Bryan is here to meet you. He knows everything". She said smiling.

Her eyes were shining with the happiness.

"I'm so damn nervous". I mumbled in her ear.

"You shouldn't feel nervous. He is a cool kid". She said giving a reassuring squeeze on my arm.

Bryan was staring at the earth globe geography ball that was sitting on my work table.

I took the step forward and said "Hi, Bryan. How are you?".

His eyes snapped at me. I kneeled down in front of him.

He glanced at Madeline then back at me.

"I'm fine". He said.

There was no smile on his face and I felt my heart dropping.

"How was your journey?". I asked him.

"It was good. I watched movies in the flight". He replied.

"Oh that's nice. Can I hug you?". I blurted out.

Bryan stared at me for few seconds then took the step closer and said "No".

My eyes widened and Madeline narrowed her eyes at Bryan.

"I'm sorry. I...I just". My words jumbled up at his reaction.

Bryan doesn't want me to hug him means he doesn't like me.

"I want you to make a promise first". He said taking a step closer.

"Okay". I said.

"Promise me that you won't leave me again, dad". He said blinking his eyes to stop the tears.

I felt my heart breaking.

I could never forgive myself for missing five years of my son's life.

"I promise you, Bryan. I promise you that I'll never leave you again". I said and he launched himself in my arms.

I hugged him as tightly as possible for me without hurting him.

"I'm sorry Bryan for missing five years of your life". I said kissing his head.

His small hands that were thrown around my neck tightened.

"I love you Dad". He said making my heart swell with happiness.

"I love you too, son". I said.

"You both forgot me. I need a hug too". Madeline said making me and Bryan laugh.

I got up and picked Bryan in my arms then pulled Madeline in side hug.

Bryan threw his arms around my and Madeline neck but our heads bumped.

"Ouch". Madeline said rubbing her head.

Bryan giggled at us.

Madeline and I laughed staring at our small bundle of love giggling at us.

My eyes landed on the wall clock.

"What do you think about early dinner?". I asked to Madeline.

"Ice cream". Bryan said staring at me with cheeky smile.

Before I could answer him Madeline said "No buddy, no ice cream until you have some dinner".

"Your mom is boss here buddy. We need to follow her rules". I said putting him down on his feet.

Bryan pouted at my answer but modded his head.

"Let's go". I said to them.

I took them to the parking lot from the private elevator.

When Bryan, Madeline and I was settled in the car I started to drive.

"Brandon it's ice cream parlor". Madeline said.

"Yes and we are here to eat some ice cream". I said making Bryan jump in excitement.

Madeline shook her head at me. We all stepped out from the car and made our way to ice cream parlor.

Bryan smiled at me then holding my hand, he started to drag me inside the ice cream parlor in excitement.

Madeline followed us with the beautiful smile on her gorgeous face.

I felt happy and complete staring at Madeline and my son.

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Madeline POV:

After eating ice cream Bryan demanded some fries and burger and Brandon happily complied his every wish.

I was happy because two most important people of my life were happy and smiling.

Brandon took us to this new fast food restaurant where Bryan ordered curly fries and double cheeseburger.

I always loved food so I didn't have any issue in ordering double cheeseburger myself.

Brandon and I was sitting on the table waiting for our order to prepare. Bryan was a good distance away from the table staring at the fish aquarium and making cute faces to attract fishes.

"I love you for giving me such a smart and cute son". Brandon whispered in my ear making me look at him.

"I love you too for loving Bryan and accepting him without making him go through paternity test". I said.

Suddenly, Brandon face paled and he looked uncomfortable.

"No, I don't want any piece of paper to make me believe that Bryan is my son. I know he is my son and I trust you Madeline". He said closing his eyes for few seconds then opening them again.

He looked stressed and tense.

"Is everything alright? You look stressful". I said placing my hand his jaw.

He kissed my fingers and said "I'm fine, it's just work that I neglected for weeks taking a toll on me".

I planted my lips on him when waiter cleared his throat making us jump apart.

"Your order, sir". The waiter said placing our food on the table.

Brandon glared at waiter while I tried to control my laugh.

"Hey Bryan food is here". I said making him look at me. Then he kissed the aquarium and came running towards me.

I picked Bryan and told him to sit beside me. He was about to attack his food when I placed the napkin on his lap.

Brandon asked Bryan about his school and he started sharing things with him.

When we were done eating the same waiter approached us again with the bill.

Brandon glared at the waiter making him uncomfortable.

"Brandon stop glaring at the poor waiter". I whispered in his ear.

"He interrupted us". Brandon said making me roll my eyes.

"If you will give this poor waiter a nice tip I'll give you a kiss". I said making him rose his eyebrows.

He paid the bill and handed the nice tip to the waiter then turned to me.

"Mommy I want to pee". Bryan said.

I laughed at Brandon pouting face and took Bryan to the washroom. When I came back we decided to leave the restaurant.

On the way back to the hotel Bryan fell asleep in the car.

When we arrived at the hotel Brandon didn't woke up Bryan and insisted that he'll carry him to the room.

I unlocked the door of the suite and walked inside with Brandon following me.

"Where's Bryan room?". Brandon asked.

"Here". I said taking him to the room.

Brandon laid Bryan on the bed and he instantly snuggled up in his pillows. He kissed Bryan forehead and mumbled a good night in his ear.

We both came out from Bryan's room and Brandon pulled me in a hug.

"Brandon what's the matter? Please tell me?". I asked him because I could feel something was wrong and making him worried.

"I want you to promise me something Madeline". Brandon asked.

"What?". I asked him.

"Promise me that no matter what anyone will say, you'll always hear me first". Brandon said.

"Okay, sir". I said winking at him.

He smirked at me and pressed me to his body making my breath hitch.

"Are we role-playing tonight?". He said taking my earlobe in his mouth.

"Brandon". I moaned his name when he started kissing on my collarbone.

My grip on his bicep tightened.

"You tortured me all day for one kiss". He said between nipping on my neck.

"I didn't..do...anything intentionally". I said placing my hand on his neck.

I pushed him on the wall behind him and captured his lips with mine.

He was letting me control the pace but as the pleasure intensified and he changed the position. I found my back pressed on the wall while Brandon took the control of the kiss.

His sweet tongue explored my mouth then he nibbled my lips making them swell.

My one hand was leisurely unbuttoning his shirt and the other one was running up and down on his neck while he was busy in ravishing my mouth.

He pulled away from me and placed his head on mine.

His breathing was rugged as well as mine.

"I'm glad you decided to come here to meet me". He said.

"Me too". I said taking the deep breaths.

My hand unbutton the last button of his shirt and then his chiseled chest came into my view.

I ran my hand on his abs making him stiff under my touch.

"Madeline". He growled my name then putting his hand on my waist he pressed himself on me.

"Do you want us to end up on bed tonight?". He asked me.

"Definitely". I said gazing in his eyes.

That's what all it took for Brandon to carry me to the room.

He put me on the bed then shut the door.

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Hello lovelies,

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I'm sorry for the late updates but my life has been hectic since my classes started.

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Published Date:21-07-17

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