Chapter Forty

Madeline's POV:

Last night Brandon called me and asked​ me what t have planned for us tomorrow?

I told him that I'll let him know what we will be doing tomorrow so here I'm helping Bryan to get dress.

Bryan has been watching me for last ten minutes rampaging through his closet.

Why I'm so picky about his dress today?

Because I've decided to take him with me to meet Brandon. I understand that now that sooner or later I've to tell Brandon about Bryan so why not let them get know each other and then I'll drop the bomb on Brandon.

Inside I have been dreading this day when Brandon will find about Bryan.
I have no idea how he will react.

Will he shout at me?

Will he hate me for this and leave me?

Thousands of questions has been bothering me but i have to take a step in the right direction to make everything work.

My son deserve his father's love just like Brandon deserve to acknowledge our son.

"This one is perfect I think. What do you say buddy?". I asked Bryan showing him jeans and white polo t-shirt.

"Mommy they last six shirts and jeans were perfect too but you made me change them". He said pouting.

My little baby has been sitting on the plastic chair in his room only in towel that's wrapped around his waist.

"I promise this is the last one". I said pushing him inside the washroom to change.

Few minutes he came out looking well-mannered and decent kid.

"You're looking so handsome". I said kissing his head making him smile.

I combed his hair and put the handkerchief inside his pants pocket.

Then I sprayed some organic perfume on Bryan's shirt that Sebastian bought from Paris few months ago.

"You're done. Make sure you don't get  yourself dirty". I said making him frown his eyebrows.

"Are we going to someone's wedding?". He asked.

"What? No". I said.

"Last time you told me this when we're going to Aunt Milly's wedding". He replied with the shrug.

"You are very funny". I said with small laugh.

He rolled his eyes. Well my dear Bryan has learned how to roll his eyes before even crawling and for​ that award goes to me.

"Now I'm going to get ready wait for me in the lounge". I said making him nod his head.

In the morning I brought Bryan with me to my house because I didn't​ want my mom to find out that I'm going to meet my baby's dad.

I went to my room and picked up the Polkadot dress that I've selected for today then change into it.

Then I curled the end of my hair and dabbed some blush on my cheeks. After applying a lip gloss on my thin lips I sprayed some perfume.

Taking one last glance at myself ​in the mirror I picked up my purse and left the room.

"Hey buddy let's go". I said to Bryan who was laying on a couch and watching TV.

"Wow mom. You're looking so pretty". Bryan said and I smiled at him.

He just love giving complements and that makes me realize how much of a charmer he is.

I pinched his cheek making him groan then ushered him out.

When we were both settled in our seats I started the car and drove to the address where Brandon will going to meet us.

I was feeling giddy inside. The whole drive Bryan and I talked about his school that will be starting in few days.

He wants new shoes and until now we both have forgotten​ to buy.

I entered in the parking of the central park and Bryan jumped in his seat in pure happiness.

Central Park and Central Park Zoo is his favorite place. He loves the woods, animals and mostly nature.

What's a better place than his favorite place to arrange a meetup with his dad.

After parking the car I stepped out of the car and Bryan didn't wait for me to help him unbuckle his seat-belt, he did it on his own and slipped out of the car like I'm going to lock him inside instead of taking him inside.

He has been here thousands of times before but still his excitement remains same.

"Mommy Central Park. You brought me to Central Park". He said jumping up and down then hugged my legs.

I ruffled his hair and he didn't say anything just smiled.

I texted Brandon and told him to come where I was standing.

Instead of texting me back he came in front of me. My breath got stuck as I moved my eyes up and down on his body.

Is it me or he has done something to look different?

He was wearing a light blue fitted button down shirt with black pants. His mischievous blue eyes were covered by black shades that looked perfect on his muscling face.

He looked handsome. No, mouthwatering. No, edible.

I shook my head at my indecent thoughts.

"Hello Maddy". He said planting a kiss on my cheek catching me off guard.

"Hi". I said awkwardly.

"So what are we doing in the central Park?". He asked me.

Oh did I miss a little detail to mention.

Well I didn't inform him that Bryan will be coming with us.

"We are going enjoy our day. What do you say Bryan?". I asked with the teasing smile.

Brandon head snapped in the direction I was staring and he turned little pale.

Was he joking when he said I should bought Bryan with me next time?

Was Laura right that Brandon hate kids?

I was suddenly jugging my sanity for making this decision this early.

Stupid, stupid Madeline.

Then Brandon kneel down and said "Hello Bryan. I'm Brandon your sister's best friend".

Brandon extended his hand and Bryan shook it excitedly.

I was cursing myself​ when Brandon called me Bryan sister. The light in his blue sparkling eyes dims and my heart started aching.

"Hi". Bryan mumbled.

I didn't know if Brandon noticed how Bryan facial expressions changed from happy to sad but he leaned towards his ear and mumbled something in his ear making him smile ear to ear.

My eyes narrowed at them as they smiled at me innocently with mischief in their eyes.

Then Bryan gripped Brandon's hand and started dragging him inside the park and my jaw dropped.

That traitorous little brat.

I followed them with shoulders slumped.

It's look like I won't be getting any special treatment from the both important boys of my life.

Bryan insisted​ that we should see zoo first and Brandon agreed instantly.

We went to the zoo and looked at animals. When we were looking at monkeys Bryan couldn't see because he was short and tourist where standing all around the cage snapping pictures.

Brandon saw him struggling so he picked him up and placed him on his shoulder.

Bryan laughed and quiet enjoyed the view from up there.

I was happy from inside. Looking at both of them so comfortable with each other made me want to cry but I held them back.

After that we went to the ice-skating rink. I never enjoyed ice-skating but Brandon loved it so his son. I was never good in this specific sport.

They both went to skate and I took the seat on the bench to watch them.

"Hi I'm Sara". A girl said sitting beside me.

"Hi I'm Madeline". I said with the friendly smile.

Then I noticed her long red brown hair and vibrant green eyes. Her complexion was pale contrasting perfectly with her hair color. She was wearing a dark blue color knee-length dress.

"I was getting bore standing alone and waiting for my niece to have enough of this ice skating". Sara said making me realize how much she dislike skating.

"Oh, it's fine I don't mind a good company". I said making her look at me that I've said the sweetest thing to her in this whole world.

"You're such a nice person. Thank you". She said looking at me with wide smile.

"You're welcome. So I guess you don't like ice-skating?". I asked her.

She made a weird face then said "I despise ice-skating. Due to those damn skates I fell and broke my leg and can you imagine what it caused me?".

I shook my head in a "no".

"It caused me my prom! I was the one who arranged everything and decided the theme of prom. But guess what I wasn't able to attend it because of my broken leg". Sara said without realizing how loud her voice is.

I saw a two teenage girls eavesdropping on conversation. They shuddered and handed back their skates deciding to take stroll instead of ice-skating.

I stifled my laugh at their horror-struck faces.

Sara looked at me with the frown.

"Sorry, you scared two poor girls by your story". I said making her look at the girls who gave us last glance before leaving.

"Good. I saved those girls from embarrassment in the future. Because if they will break their leg they won't be able to go to prom and their d*çk of boyfriends​ will go with another girl to prom then later ditch them". She said making my eyes widened.

"Wow your​ hate towards ice-skating is fair". I said.

"Uhm there's this kid and very handsome man staring at you". She said making look at Brandon and Bryan.

"Is he your husband?". She asked me.

"No". I mumbled.

"Oh how stupid of me to ask something like this when you're wearing an engagement ring". She said looking at my ring.

It was a ring I bought myself when Sebastian and I started pretending like engaged couples.

Before I could say anything a beautiful small girl came running towards Sara. She was dressed in pink jacket and pants. Her brown hair were tied in to pigtails.

"Sar I want to go home". She said with the cute pout on her face.

Her chubby Rosy cheeks looks so pretty that I wanted to kiss them.

"Tina say hi to my friend first then we'll leave". Sara said to the girl.

She looked same age as Bryan and​ a little too shy.

"Hi Tina". I said making her smile at me.

"Hi". She mumbled.

"Madeline I'm a wedding planner. You know when you decide to marry that handsome do call me. I would love to help you arrange your wedding". She said thrusting her visiting card in my hand.

I nodded my head and she smiled at me leaving with her niece.

I looked at visiting card and my eyes widened.

Sara Mel Rodriguez!

Oh God! The girl I just have a conversation few minutes ago was Sara Mel Rodriguez.

She is the very famous wedding planner in the New York. There's also a myth that if Sara Rodriguez plan your wedding you'll never get divorce at least not within six years.

"Hey what are you staring at?". Brandon asked and I hid the card in my purse.

"Nothing. Are you both done skating?". I asked him.

"Yeah". Brandon said removing Bryan skating shoes.

Seeing him kneeling down and helping Bryan to unstrap his skating shoes did something to my heart.

"Bryan are you hungry?". I asked him.

"Yes mo... Madeline". He said stopping himself from calling me his mommy.

Oh God! why do I have to be the worst mother?

"Madeline let's go". Brandon said snapping me out from self loathing.

I followed them and we went to the restaurant.

Bryan as usual order a burger with fries. I ordered some pasta with salad and Brandon ordered steak for himself.

We were waiting for our food when Brandon started asking Bryan about his school, his friends and his favorite sport.

When Bryan loudly claimed he love football Brandon eyes snapped to me. I stared in them and felt like he's daring me to keep lying.

I stared at him without letting my gaze waver.

He looked back at Bryan and started telling him how he and I used to play football together.

I was wallowing in my memories. The waiter served us our order and stuff my mouth forcefully.

Whenever the glimpse of past bash my mind I become robot.

When Brandon and Bryan were done eating they asked me if they can take a walk near the lake which was beneath the Bow Bridge.

I nodded my head although I was tired from inside.

Bryan was walking few steps ahead us and Brandon was walking beside me.

He gripped my my hand and laced his fingers with mine while casually walking.

On the other hand my heart was beating erratically.

"You seem so silent". Brandon said making me nervous.

He used to read me like a book. Among my other friends he used to be the first one to understand my facial expressions.

"No. I just have nothing to talk". I said.

"Are you sure about that Madeline?". He asked me staring in my eyes.

His face was moving closer to me or it was me who was leaning forward while our eyes stayed connected with each other.

"I'm tired". Bryan said making us jump apart .

"Oh. If you're tired then we should take carriage". Brandon said stopping a carriage and depositing Bryan in the seat.

When Brandon jumped inside the carriage and offered me his hand then pulled me up.

When the carriage ride ended Bryan looked ready to sleep and Brandon noticed that. He picked Bryan in his arms and he instantly closed his eyes.

Brandon walked with me to my car then helped me in settling sleepy Bryan in the back seat.

"Thanks for spending a day with us. Bryan was really comfortable with you". I said to Brandon.

"I was very comfortable with Bryan too. He seems like a friendly kid, just like me". Brandon said making me froze.

"Ah yeah he's friendly. So...uh.. Brandon I guess this is a goodnight". I said.

"Yeah goodnight". He said placing a kiss on my forehead.

Then he opened the back door of my car and kissed Bryan's head which left me shocked.

Does Brandon know about Bryan?

That question swirled in my mind to whole drive back to my house.

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Hello lovelies,

I know I said I'll update yesterday but the thing is I'm really busy with moving out.

Yes, I'm moving into new house and that's taking my lot's of energy.

Please be patient! Last time I gave you two update instead of one because the other one was a sorry for updating late.

Thanks for reading 😘😘

Published Date: 08-06-2017

~S.Sonysa_Ivan❤❤