10 April's Decision (3)

April brought Alex to the Garden. It was easier for her to think, when she is outside anyways. The fresh air helps her calm down.

"I know why you came, Aren't you going to ask me what happened that night?" April stopped in the middle of the garden. She didn't dare looked back. April was afraid that she will lose her footing, if she look at Alex. His eyes would always make her feel weak and her heart beating fast.

Alex sighed. He didn't thought that April was sharp. "I don't need to know, It already happened anyways. What I came here for is, because of my son. Why didn't you tell me about him?"

Alex was always confused on this part. Yes, he was married but he wasn't unreasonable. If April came fort and got proof that he was the father, He would've accepted it.

"You would've taken him away from me. I know that you knew about my condition. You could've easily do so." April answered him. Now that Alex thought of it, it was really likely. Just that, he already promised Colm.

"Point taken. Then I'll be honest with you. I'm here for Sky, to acknowledge him as my son. I want to bring him to England and his future will be taken care of. Since he is my first born son, I will make him my heir. I heard that he is smart, he will certainly fit to become the young master of the Hawthorne's. My parents are dying to meet him. I understand that he also helps you cope up. Forgive me but I have read both of your files."

Alex walked around April and he turned to look at her.

"I promised Colm not to force you, but I didn't promise not to warn you. I won't separate you away from Sky, But know the consequences if you declined. If you agree, I will take you in along with my son. You will live with us in my mansion in England. I will shoulder all your medical expenses. This way, it will take a load off the Smiths. I understand that they are the ones paying it for you. This way, you don't have to worry about them getting bankrupt.

Im sure they didn't tell you about anything. But it had taken them a huge chunk of their money since you were 11. I know that you knew, how they felt guilty regarding what happened to you. But if you're smart, you would take this chance and help them out. You will not lose on this deal. You will be stay beside Sky as he grows up. Aside from your medical expenses, I will give also give you money. I know that money isn't an issue to you, But consider it as payment for taking care of my son. Most of the time, I'll be busy to take care of him anyways.

Don't worry, You will not be caged. You are free to do anything you want. As long as you won't cause any problems to me and my wife. I will also give you your own car and a driver. I know you don't know have a license and don't how to drive. This way, you can go wherever you wanna go. All I need you to do is take care of my son. Isn't it a win-win situation?" Alex smiled. He had came up with this full proof plan. He wanted to bind April to his demands. Although it sounds devious, it was actually not a bad deal.

April chuckled. Although she was considered mentally unstable, she wasn't dumb. It was indeed a win-win situation. She had always been feeling bad for the Smiths. As well as her parents constantly checking on her. This way, she could have her freedom. Just that, was it really freedom?

"You really have thought this through, huh?" April finally looked at Alex in the eye. Yes, it was a good deal. Yet her heart was aching. Alex only thought of her as his son's nanny?

"Yes, i did. Do you have any problems with it? I'm sure you have your own conditions. Say it, I am open-minded." Alex tilted his head. The more he talked to April, the more he could see that April didn't look like what she seems to be.

"Fine, I'll agree to your proposal and I do have a few conditions." April's heart felt like it was being shredded apart. She knew that this will make her life a living hell, yet she wanted to risk it. Her life might seem to be getting better but inside, there was nothing but pain anyways.

"Name it." Alex was getting excited. He didn't thought that it'll be this easy. He was sure to get rejected, when he came in today.

"First, I wanna bring Lauri with us. I'm sure you have read her file as well. She will be the one tutoring my son until he can learn everything from her. If you believe in Colm, Im sure you trusted his judgement. Colm personally picked her for Sky. Plus, we Lewis already promised her this and I happen to also like her personality.

Second, I want me and my son to live in a different mansion. If you don't have an extra one, then buy it. Put my son's name into the title. I don't want my son to grow up where your constantly showing your affections to your wife. I don't care what you think, but this is my condition.

Third, I don't want this to be publicized. You may publicly claim him as your son when he turns 10. By then, he would know how to properly act in front of others. Right now, I don't want him to be tainted by the public as someone's bastard.

Fourth, I want our life to remain as civil as possible. I know that you are a great man Alex but I also heard news about your wife. I don't want your wife to ever come near my son or I until I say so.

If you can comply to all my conditions, then this is a done deal. What do you say?" April was on the verge of falling down. Looking at Alex in the eyes, took most of her strength away. She kept her posture, so she doesn't look weak in front of him.

Alex actually felt like he was doing a business deal with this woman. She was shrewd and thorough. Too bad she was mentally unstable or else, she could've rule her own company.

"I do have other properties, but I could easily buy you one. To show my gratitude, I'll put it on your name. For the other conditions, I have no problems with it. You don't have to worry about my wife, We already talked about it. I'll even hire more servants for you to help maintain your mansion." Alex rubbed his chin as he thought about it. Money wasn't a problem for him.

"No need to do that, I just want you to put it on my son. That's all I need. Since you want to buy one, let me choose. Pick a couple of mansions that you like and let me choose on it. Once you've done preparing the mansion, we will move into it right away. Just say the word." April walked towards a bench in the garden and sat down. Talking to Alex was really sapping her energy out. Her heart was literally screaming his name and yet, he never cared about her. Only their son.

"Okay, as you wish. Give me a week and I'll send you files of the Mansions to choose from. If you do have anything else in mind, Please let me know. This is my personal business card. The number there is my direct cellphone. Call me anytime" Alex walked to her and handed her his business card. Women would always tend to change their minds, this he knows well. His wife always does it everytime.

April accepted the card and shoved it on her pocket. She didn't even bother looking at it.

Alex felt a sting inside his heart. He was finally convinced that April didn't cared about it. He thought that, that night was totally an accident for both parties.

"I hope to be friends with you April. For the sake of our child." Alex extended his hand to her. He didn't realize that he said "ours".

April froze, she heard the "our" in his sentence. It made her hope for something she shouldn't be hoping for. She accepted Alex's hand and shake on it.

"I do hope you keep your word." April squeeze his hand.

"Don't worry, I do keep my words." Alex gave her a heavenly smile.

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At that moment..

Nobody could've predicted, what kind of hell would life throws at them...

From then on..