78 ~Leo

I was having dinner with my parents that evening immediately after my return from New York. I contemplated and pondered on how to break the news to them. I knew it could not wait so it was better to move with a sense of urgency.

"Dad, mom, I have something to tell you both," I piped up finally after fighting an internal battle.

They both turned to me at the same time, even Natalie stopped in the middle of her meal.

"I have a child." I said after a few seconds of silence.

My mom's eyes lit up, "Is Natalie pregnant? Oh my goodness!"

Natalie looked perplexed and even stared down at her obviously flat belly.

I shook my head immediately, "No no, that's not what I meant."

"What do you mean then?" She asked, her smile dropping into a frown.

"I was in New York a week ago and I met Aurora,"

My father's eyes lit up with interest. "Aurora? How is she doing?"

"She's doing really great. I'm so proud of her," I said with a proud smile.

"You went to see that girl?" My mom sneered. I ignored it and d