San Francisco, 5,350 miles away from London
Today is Brian’s birthday. Cecilia and Rosie flew to San Francisco for him. Both of them work with Mary to surprise him. It’s been a while, Cecilia tries to push Brian with Rosie but hasn't worked so far. She thought it won’t take long for him to accept Rosie after she succeeded in getting Anna out of his life, but turned out he was persistent to continue searching for Anna.
Brian walked to the dining table and found that Mary cooked so much food for him. When he sat down, he noticed that Cecilia and Rosie walked in.
“Brian...happy birthday!” Both Cecilia and Rosie said it together
“Why are you two in here? I don’t need a happy birthday thing like this!” He replied the
Fai as usual goes to Anna’s place to pick her up. When he arrived, he saw Benjamin still on his pajamas.“Why weren’t you ready yet?”“Mommy said I don’t have to go to school today. They closed the school for building inspection.”“So, you will stay home? Alone?” “Yeah maybe….I used to stay home alone a lot when we were in Singapore. I am a big boy now, I can handle it.” Benjamin explained“Just, it will be boring, as usual,” He added“Want to come to the office? I have big TV in my room, you can watch movies and we can go for lunch later,&rd
Anna walked to the apartment, holding Ben’s hand.“Mommy…”“Yes baby”“You will go with Uncle Fai tomorrow?”“Yes, unfortunately. But don’t worry I told Uncle Damian to watch you while I go. It just a 2 days trip, won’t be long,” Anna explained“Uncle Damian went back home?”“Yep, he is cooking dinner now. He just texted me a while ago,” Anna smiled to himDuring dinner.“So, you will go to Manchester?”“Yes.
Brian heart races when he sees the boy in front of him, who exactly looks like him. His eyes resemble Anna’s and his appearance just like Brian when he was kid. He squatted and said, “What is your name?”“Ben. Benjamin Berg”“Why are you asking?” Benjamin looked confused“Who are you with in here?” Brian ignored Ben’s question“Uncle Damian!” Benjamin answered Brian shortly with a confused faceBrian suddenly smiles widely. He is 100% sure the boy in front of him is his son. He picked up Benjamin, made Benjamin even more confused.“Uncle what are you doing?” Benjamin shouted, the staff
Anna went back to London with Katie, while Fai and Jack have an urgent meeting and need to stay another day. Fai wanted her to stay with him, as he wanted to spend more time with Anna, but Anna pleaded to go back to London, she missed her son and didn’t want to leave him too long. Fortunately, Fai understood and let her go back.Anna arrived in London around 5 pm and quickly called Damian. Brian asked Damian to go to the dinner, but Damian decided to not go, he wants to give Brian family time with Anna and Ben. Anna took a taxi to the restaurant. She entered the restaurant, Clos Maggiore, and was surprised. It is a high end French restaurant with romantic decoration. ‘Why does Damian want to eat dinner here?’In the front, a staff member asked her name and helped her to sit. Damian and Ben haven’t arrived yet. She called him but he
4 am in the morning“You seriously won’t let me sleep?” Anna asked again“Honey….”“Come on, you made me sore down there. I am exhausted! I have work to do tomorrow,” Anna protestedBrian kissed her and then gave her a command, “Okay! Sleep!”Hours later, Brian got up from the bed after hearing someone knock the door. It was Smith.Smith wants to inform Brian about the meeting with Mr Meier. Ben was with him too, when he saw Brian, he became excited.“Daddy...good morning”“Where’s mommy?” He wa
“Mommy, what happened?” Ben asked after he saw his mother walked out from his daddy room crying heavilyAnna wiped her tears and smiled, “Nothing!”“Mommy, did daddy hurt you?” Ben asked again“Do you want to stay here or go home with me?” Anna asked her son, ignoring his questionSeeing how sad his mother, Ben, who really wanted to stay with his dad, finally said, “Let’s go home mommy!” He holds her hand and hugs her“Madam, let me drive you home,” Smith said to AnnaAnna nodded and they left the hotel. Both of them arrived at the apartment. Anna went to her room, but Ben followed her.
Brian left the apartment that night without a word. In the morning, Daniel opened the door and found Smith stands there, ready to take Benjamin to school. After saying goodbye to Ben, Daniel went back to Anna’s room, checking her. Anna felt better and her fever is already gone, however she decided to stay at home, applying for leave. Daniel was busy at the kitchen, cooking breakfast for Anna, meanwhile Damian left the apartment in a hurry for the meeting, without having breakfast. It was around 9.30 am when Daniel finished cooking when the front door bell rings. Daniel went to open it and saw a man who looked exactly like Chris standing there. The man smiled and said, “Is Arianna at home?”Daniel, who was still shocked, nodded.“I am Fai, by the way!” Fai told him and walked inside.
Anna turned around and her eyes met Brian’s. He kissed her lips, and released it. He caressed her face when Anna said, “I love you Brian. It's always you. You only!”He smiled hearing what she had said.“I love you more than anything. More than my past, you’re my present and future. You and Ben” He continued kissing her and both of them shared passionate kisses before it turned into a romantic making love.Anna was awake in the early morning and found Brian sleep soundly next to her. She smiled, it was real, she thought it was a dream. She spent minutes staring at him. Ben, suddenly pushed her door and walked in.“Mommy….” He was half-sleepy when he climbed her bed but then when he saw his daddy was there