Stay tuned. Leave a comment, and share your thoughts.
"Oh excuse us, we should have knocked." Richard says as he comes in and Adam strolls in behind him. I get up from the bed and stand next to Autumn while Adam glares at me. "That alright Richard, we were just..." I stop not sure what to say. She caught me by surprise. I never thought she would kiss me like that. "I wanted to know how he kisses." Autumn said like it was nothing. "Amazing by the way." She says as she turns to me and I probably smile like an idiot. "Did the doctor fill you in?" I ask Richard. "Yes, my father told us about everything." Adam answered as his eyes never left me. "Who are you?" Autumn asked as she stared at them. Richard moved forward and came to the side of the bed placing his hand on hers. "I am your father, Autumn. And this is a family friend, Adam. His father is one of your doctors." Adam walks up from Richard's side of the bed and extends a hand to her. Autumn reluctantly took his hand and shook it before pulling it back. "I remember seeing you brie
"Why should he mind? We're engaged, aren't we?" Autumn asked confused while Richard and I looked at each other. This was obviously news to him."Yes we are, but it is still his house. It's polite to ask." I say as she narrows her eyes at me."Ok, you don't mind, do you? I kind of like having him around." She likes having me around, that's good. Because I'm not going anywhere."Of course not, he is welcome anytime." Richard says as he looks at me when someone knocks on the door."Come in." Richard says as he gets up from the bed and the door opens as my father steps inside. He struggles to close the door as he carries a bucket of flowers while also holding his walking cane so I go to help him. "Hello, Richard." My father first dressed him before looking at Autumn. "Autumn." He says as he slowly approaches her and hands her the flowers. "It nice to see you awake, you gave my son quite a scare." Autumn takes the flowers and brings them to her nose to smell them."I hope you like them." M
"Are you finally going to tell me where are we going?" I ask my father as we drive through the town. "Relax son, we are almost there." I hate it we he acts all cryptic. "Why don't you tell me about your plans with Autumn?" My plans? My plan is to take care of her and make her happy this time around. "I wanted to talk to you about that. I was thinking you would come back to take charge of the company while I help Autumn recover. For that, I will have to go to the Hamptons." Even if he doesn't accept, he'll just have to deal with it. Even if the company goes to ruin I will be by Autumn's side. "Dont worry about it, I understand. Besides going back to the company will be good for me, to take my mind off of things that happened lately. Until they catch Alice and I find the coward of her mother." I can't believe Alice managed to escape, until she is found I won't be able to rest. But a part of me hopes that at least she ran far enough to be as far away from Autumn as possible. "Thank yo
Two weeks later. I finally got my suitcases ready and in the car, all that was left to do was to pick up the new ring I ordered them to make since I couldn't find the original one anywhere, I don't even remember what happened to it that night. Oh, and the flowers I ordered for Autumn since today she is finally getting discharged from the hospital and also we are going to learn the baby's gender. The doctors agreed to let her go home mostly because Autumn insisted, but they made it clear she is still on bed rest, minimal walking and a good diet. Thankfully her appetite is strong so there won't be any problems there. There wasn't a day in which I haven't been at the hospital, we talked all day and slowly she is making a clear picture of what is her life supposed to look like. Except for a few details from the past, it turns out I'm not the only one keeping secrets. They also never told her she didn't grow up with them, Richard said that for now it was better like that. So she would fe
"And now as for the gender of the baby..." The doctor said and both Autumn and I looked at each other waiting to see if we were having a boy or a girl. "Actually, it turns out the baby doesn't wanna let us know just jet. It turned so it's hard to see. Maybe by the next appointment, it will change its mind." Autumn just smiled as the doctor removed the wand and the nurse whipped down the gel from her stomach. "We know what is important, and that's that the baby is ok." I say as get up and kiss her belly then cover it up with a blanket. "I'll bring you the discharge papers in a moment so you can help her get dressed, Richard said he'll be here soon with the helicopter." The doctor said before he left the room. "Are you excited about going home?" I ask her even tho I know the answer. "I'm just glad I get to leave this room, I can't stand the smell of it anymore." Autumn didn't like hospitals beforehand, it reminded her of her mother and how she died. Maybe deep down that's the reason
"That's what we are traveling in?" Autumn asked as I pushed her in a wheelchair towards the helicopter. "Yes, it's the quickest way of traveling. You're not scared are you?" Truth be told traveling by helicopter wasn't one of my favorites either but I can manage. "It just looks so... I don't know...are you sure we can take the car?" She asks as we stop in front of it. "Baby, it's going to be ok. It's safe, trust me. And the view is not something you want to miss." I put my hand under her arm as she puts her hands around my neck while I lift her up to carry her in and strap her in the seat as Richard joins us. "Ready to go home?" He asks Autumn as he buckles his safety belt. "She is a bit nervous about flying." I say as I take her hand. "In that one movie I watched with Summer the helicopter lost one of his flying things and went crashing down, so excuse me if I'm a bit skeptical." She says as one of her hands grips the side of the chair. I knew I shouldn't have let them wat
"Autumn dear, so good to finally have you back. I'm your aunt Eloise." Eloise greats Autumn with a big hug before taking a step back and Alex steps forward. "I'm your cousin Alex and this is my twin brother Sasha. We missed you around here." Alex said as Sasha stepped forward. "This is our Mrs.Hendrics, if you ever need anything she will get it for you. She makes sure this house runs perfectly." Sasha said as he put his arm around Mrs.Hendrics before she looked at him dead seriously and he took the arm away. "Anything you need, no matter the hour just call for me and I'll be there." Mrs.Hendrics looks like a tough lady, but when she talks you can sense from her voice just how caring she actually is. "Did you prepare the room for Mr.Davis?" Richard asked and Adam looked surprised by the news. "Of course, I prepared the one next to Miss Autumn. His suitcases are already in there and the maids are taking care of everything as we speak." Sharing a room is out of the question but at le
As Autumn falls asleep I gently move her over onto a pillow and cover her with a blanket before quietly slipping out of the room and bed downstairs to find Richard. "Mrs.Hendrics have you seen Richard?" I ask her as we meet by the stairs. "Mr.Cromwell is in his office, I believe you remember where it is." From the day of the party, yes. "Thank you, Autumn is asleep so make sure no one bothers her, please." I say before heading downstairs to the office. Just as I come near the door I hear Adam talking with Richard. "With all due respect Uncle Richard, I can't believe you let him move into your house." Of course, I was his problem. "I insist we should have put some distance between Autumn and him, they weren't together before the accident. She didn't want to be with him. He is clearly using her memory loss to get close to her." Adam is trying to put a wedge between her family and me. He can't stand losing, but I'll make him see he can't lose what he never had. "Autumn feels good aro
Sasha lets him fall into one of our Victorian chairs while Adam and I stand in front of him like parents who are about to scoll their child. But this talk was very necessary, for the sake of our sibling bond and their friendship.I glance at Adam, silently asking him if he’s ready for this. His calm smile reassures me. He’s been patient, waiting for this moment to happen, but I know it’s not easy for him either."Sasha," I start, my voice steady but firm, "we need to have a real talk about all this because Adam isn’t some phase or fling. He’s serious, and I am too. And I need you to accept that. Not just for me, but for us...all of us.""So, let me get this straight," he says, finally breaking the silence, his voice low. "You two have been sneaking around behind my back, hiding this whole thing, and now suddenly I’m supposed to just accept it? What was all that about, huh?"Adam shifts next to me, his hand resting lightly on my back, but I can feel the muscles in his shoulders tense up
...That night... "...so now we are not only friends and brothers-in-law but I had the privilege of being his best man. What he and Autumn have is special, anyone can see that, and all I can say is that I wish them both happiness. Also Autumn I'd like to ask your permission to take him out this Friday to play ball." Anthony jokes as he finishes his best man speech. I once heard of a so-called bromance Domenic and Anthony had pretty much ever since they met each other. Summer said she found it endearing. "As long as Summer gave you permission to go." Autumn hits Anthony with a comeback. "But Friday is a no-go, we have a Lamaze class," Autumn says as she touches Domenic's shoulder. "But you are free to join us," She added to which I started connecting the dots. Why Summer looked somewhat green on her face, why she didn't eat and why would she go to a Lamaze class... "That's a great idea." Summer says and Anthony looks at her strangely. "Why would we go to a Lamaze class?" He asks an
Alex's POV I woke up with a smile on my face as the light of the day shined over my face. Despite the cold, I wrapped myself into a blanket and sat in the corner of my balcony, breathing in the familiar salty ocean air. I used to sit here and watch over the driveway, waiting for Adam's car to drive in, and while everything seemed the same, everything had changed. Now, we were together, dreaming about a future and enjoying the present. A day I once dreaded would never come was now here and the happines set in my chest could be painted in a million colours. I smiled to myself, thinking about how far I’d come. How we had come. With Adam, I had learned to be whole. I closed my eyes, letting the wind brush across my face, and took a deep breath. The salty air mixed with the faint scent of coffee surrounded me too and I suddenly opened my eyes to meet Mrs.Henrdics standing at the balcony door with coffee in hand. "Good morning." She says as she walks over to me and hands me to warm cup.
"How is Autumn?" Eloise asks us as soon as we walk in leaving her cup of tea on the living room table."She is alright, as is the baby. They are gonna keep her overnight. Domenic stayed behind but I think Richard and Sasha will go home soon." I say as her eyes travel to the spot where Alex and I are holding hands when my mother comes to stand by Eloise. The smile on her face told me everything I needed to know."So... the two of you..." Eloise gestures between Alex and me. "How long has this been going on?" She asks."A while now," Alex says. "And before you start, it was my idea to keep it a secret. I didn't want our families involved before we were sure of where this was going." "I think that was very sensible of you." My mother says as she joins the conversation. "So now that you are sharing the news does it mean it's official?" "But they didn't share the news, they were discovered in a secret. There is a clear distinction." Eloise says.Alex laughs softly at Eloise’s comment, squ
"How is she? Can I see her?" Domenic asks as he jumps to get to him before everyone else. "Miss Cromwell is fine, she and the baby girl are stable. Her blood pressure went up which caused her to faint. I'm going to recommend bed rest until the baby gets here to avoid any possible complications." The doctor says and one could see and feel the worry melt off of our backs. "Did you talk to her? Did she remember anything? Is that why she had the crisis?" Richard asked as I stepped back and took Alex to my side wrapping my hand around her, keeping her close. Perhaps it wasn't the right moment but being able to hold her in public gave me a sense of power I never had before. "We talked for a brief moment and she described to me what happened, all the excitement of the wedding and the events that happened after took a toll on her, but she remains not remembering the past." We listen as the doctor talks and Alex smiles. We didn't care about the memories so much anymore. Autumn was alright
"What happened?" Richard yells as he runs to Autumn's side, almost crushing down at the site of her unconscious body in Domenic's hands. "I'm so sorry... I didn't think..." Rachel said as she watched what her words caused. "What did you do?" Richard asks her with fury in his eyes but Rachel only stares at Autumn in shock while Leo does the best he can to hold on to her. "Help is on its way!" Alex yells as she comes back and sticks to my side. Her hands are cold as they slip into mine. I wasn't sure if it was from the cold or from the situation that was in front of us with both Autumn and Sasha. "Dont wait. Get her in the car and drive to the hospital. I'll go with you and make sure they take good care of her." My dad says as he helps Richard stand up and move away from Autumn. Domenic lifts her in the air, and her veil falls down onto the floor. The sight was heartbreaking, this day turned out to be everything but perfect. First Alice, now this. I just hope it doesn't get any wo
Miguel jumps at Alice, grabbing her hand while the other guy manages to take the gun from her, ultimately pinning her to the ground when Alex pulls me back as the rest of the family gets up and gathers up at the front. “Let go of me, I'm not done yet!” Alice yells as she struggles to free herself but to no use as Miguel ties her hand to her back. “It's over Alice, it's finally over. You won't be able to hurt us ever again.” Domenic says as he presses Autumn to his side while Miguel lifts Alice, her hands pinned at her back. “Take her to the security room and call the police. She won't escape this time, not on my watch.” Richard says while rubbing Autumn's shoulder, trying to make sure she is ok. She look pale, shook but somewhat alright. She held onto Domenic the same way Alex didn't let go of my hand all this time. “He is lying to you, everyone is…” Alice says but Miguel drags her away. She was trying to do damage to the last second she could use. So much haterade in such a s
I always found weddings to be beautiful, yet this one was special. This was about my friend, someone who I knew would always be in my life, but I somehow knew that from the day I met her. Now sitting here, watching the smile on her face as she stared at the face of her loved one, the man she chose yet again despite every odd, despite not knowing the past. A path she chose solely based on what she felt within herself, and that was love. I had my doubts about it, I had my doubts about Domenic... the things I knew about their past, the things I didn't share with anyone else, not Alex, not Richard... I saw the regret in his eyes, I saw the pain but I also saw the love... and I wish them happiness. The same one I wished for myself and the woman who was sitting next to me right now. My love. My Alex. Today wasn't just the start of a new life for Autumn, this was also the day that meant something big for Alex and me. This was the day we would finally stop hiding. The day everyone would final
"Adam, where the hell were you? We are going to be late and you still haven't changed." Mom yells at me as soon as I step through the door. "I had some business to take care of. Dont worry I'll be ready in time." "Business, on a day like this one." Mom asks, her nad on her hip and eyebrow raised scepticly. "You look great by the way, where is Dad? You should go check he doesn't get something on his suit before we have to leave... I'll go shower now, bye." I manage to ramble up and run upstairs to get ready. Luck had it that Rosie had already got my clothes ready and waiting for me on the bed so I showered, got my hair ready, and got dressed just as a text came for me letting me know Derek was booked and taken care of. One more reason to party. ... "See, there was no reason for all that rushing. I had plenty of time to finish my meal." Dad said as we got out of the car at the Cromwell mention. It’s the perfect place for a wedding...grand, romantic, and more than enough to make an