Why is he doing that?

„It would be good if you could come in and discuss the matter there. We don't want anyone to hear it" the lawyer said further.

„Okay come in" I said and let them in.

„This is the kitchen. Take a seat. I'll be back in a second" I told them. I went into Jules room and closed the door.

„Hey baby. There are very important people in the kitchen right now. Please be quiet and stay in your room, can you do that?" I whispered to Jules

„Of course, mama. I'm the quietest kid" he said giggling. I gave him a kiss and went back into the kitchen.

„Do you want anything to drink?" I asked them

„Water for the both of us would be good" the lawyer said

I put the glasses on the table. I sit down and look at them

„So what leads into wanting to do the paternity test?" I ask

„You can't lie, my client and the child look awfully similar. You two were last involved together before the child was born. You both broke up and he never knew about. He just wants to be in a safe place if the child is his or not" the lawyer told me.

„Suddenly you want to know about, but all the years back not. I wonder why" I just said annoyed

„Amélie, this is the last chance to tell me honestly if he is my child. I will do the paternity test either way. I can't trust you" Charles said

„Charles why are you like this? I'm his only legal guardian and I can decide wether to do the paternity test or not. Why are you so fucking stubborn? Get out of my life, you did enough" I said

„I think that's more of a personal matter here. Call me if you both found yourselves willing to do Jules paternity test. My job is mostly done here" Charles lawyer said as he got up and left the apartment.

„You can go too. There is nothing for you here" I told Charles

„I want to see my son, Amélie. I don't believe that he is not my son, even though I have a reason to think he is not mine" he said.

What is he on about?

„What the fuck do you mean Charles? Are you saying that I cheated on you?" I said angrily

„Of course you did! That's why I left. I couldn't see you sneaking around anymore and you're lying straight into my face. That's so disgusting from you" he said to me giving me a disgusted look.

„Who do you think you are? I never cheated on you, asshole. I was fucking pregnant from you. I tried to make a good cake to surprise you. On the evening I wanted to tell you, you left me. Do you know how many hours I cried that night? Do you know how many times I didn't want to go through all this anymore? And you are standing here, implying I'm a whore. You're such a fucking asshole" I told him crying.

He just looked at me. These eyes.

„So, he is my son?" he said quietly

„Of course he is! He is the exact copy of you. It's hard to not see it. He looks at people with the same eyes you look at people. He has the same smile as you" I told him.

Its out. It's finally out. I don't have to feel bad for not telling him.

„Amélie, you could've called me. I would've been there for you" he said trying to hug me.

„You would've been there for me?! Where were you, when Jules was born?Where were you, when I was at my lowest? Where were you, when I needed you the most? I texted and called your family for days. Nobody didn't even think of answering. So don't tell me I could've texted you or you would've been there for me. You wouldn't have been there for me, Charles" I said letting it all out. I tried to get out of his arms, but he hold me. He just hold me.

After a little bit he let go and looked me in the eyes.

„I'm so sorry that I caused you so much pain, but it's not fair to Jules either. He needs to have a father figure in his life. He needs me. So please introduce us and let's work on a good friendship for him. Okay?" He said.

„Charles, I don't know if I can do this. A sorry is not enough. I was perfectly fine before I saw you in France. All the feelings and memories. I don't want to do this a second time. I think about it, but please don't put me under pressure" I told him honestly.

„Okay, I'll take that, but please don't wait too long", he takes a piece of paper and writes his number on it, „Call me if its time or you just want to talk"

I brought him to the door and he walked away.

How did it went to this? Now my life will be more messed up with him. I shouldn't have given in that easily, but I can't resist him. He still has a spot in my heart.

I finished putting away the grocery and I sat down with Jules in the living room and watched a film

„Jules, do you want to sleep at tante Realias apartment this night again? Mama has something important to do" I asked him

„Mama why? But if it's important for you then I can go. Will we make pizza again?" He asked with big eyes

„I'm sure you will, baby. I'm sorry to give you to tante Relia again, but in the next days we will do a lot of things together" I said

„Yay I'm already excited" he said jumping up and running to his room to pack his bag again.

I texted Alice and asked her to go out this evening. I needed to get away from everything.

I called Relia.

„Hey what's up, Amélie?" She asked

„Do you think you can take Jules tonight again? I'll tell you everything later" I asked her

„Sure, just come over" she said

I walked to Jules and helped him finish his bag. We drove to Relia again.

„Hey, come in" she said as we got to her apartment door.

We walked in and Jules went to the room where he sleeps.

„So what did happen that you come over again?" She asked me

„After we did our shopping, Charles knocked at my door with his lawyer. They wanted to do a paternity test. Charles and I started arguing so the lawyer said it would be best if he would leave. Then I accidentally told Charles. He said I could've called him and that he would've been there for me when I was pregnant. Like he just left and nobody answered me. In the end I was giving in and said I would think about letting Jules know and work on a good friendship with him" I told her in stress

„It's going to be alright. Take your time to deicide. It's your life. If you don't want a friendship with him you also can just give Jules to him when he is not racing. What will you do this evening?" She asked me

„I will go out with Alice. I haven't done that in so long" I told her honestly

„Hey, I want to come too! But it's okay. Next time we will give him mum and dad, if they are here. Have fun sis!" She said

I gave Jules a goodbye kiss and went back home.

I got ready for the night. I wore a short red dress which showed my curves perfectly. I put on make up and looked at the time. 20 minutes then Alice will be her.

I put some things into my little bag. I got downstairs and waited for Alice cab to arrive. They arrived and I got in.

„Hey girl, I'm happy that you're finally going out with me. Why did you wanted to all of the sudden? Is it something to do with that brown haired monegasque?" She was curious.

„I'm happy too! And probably yes. He came to my apartment this afternoon with a lawyer. So ridiculous. Anyways, ready to drink?" I said changing the theme.

„Yeah, fuck him! I brought shots for the both of us. Let's drink them before we're at the club" she said giving me two bottles shots.

We drunk them. I haven't tasted alcohol in a long time, so it really burned.

„Now let's party" she said and intertwined out Armes as we got out of the cab and walked towards the club.

We got in and ordered cocktails. We got to the dance floor and danced for a while. We got back to the bar and drunk another cocktail.

„Hello beautiful, could I buy you something to drink?" Someone from behind me said as he put his arm around my waist. I looked at Alice and she just grinned at me.

„Sure why not" I said and turned around.

Fuck.

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I'm sorry to leave you on a cliffhanger again my loves, but let me tell you one thing: Shits about to go down🫣

Lots of love, gi