16 Dilemma

Ever since that day, Alex had been constantly visiting the Burghley Mansion. He show up dressed up for work and eat breakfast with them, before heading out. At most, he would have his breakfast with them 3-5 times a week. Since he has lunch and dinner meetings, he wasn't able to join them. Don't get it wrong though, Alex only viewed this as a step to get closer to his son. He wouldn't wanna admit it, but he had been looking forward to seeing and talking to April.

Alex had never slept in the Burghley Mansion, He would always wake up early just to join them for breakfast. He was putting all efforts on the table now, he had been relieved since he didn't have to hide it from his wife.

Ever since that fight , He and Francesca had never talked again. This is common on their marriage. Usually, Alex would let Francesca cool off before talking to her again. It didn't look good in this point of view, but this is how they make it work. Francesca was too much independent from him, that he himself felt like they weren't married sometimes. She just do what she wants, she didn't even changed her last name to his. That was one of their arguments too. Since Alex loved her too much, he had let it go when their arguments didn't solved anything.

It's not like he didn't want to fix this issue or let their arguments ran longer, Francesca just didn't like talking to him after arguing. Before, he would constantly be following her around for forgiveness. Until he noticed that, she wouldn't change her mind until you do what she wants. That or You let her cool down for a month, Else she would only ignore you. Being her husband is not easy, but what can he do? He loved her ever since high school, She was Alex's first love.

Back then, They were inseparable. He wanted to know what went wrong too, but Francesca would only brush it off or change the topic. If Alex tries to push her to talk, she will only get mad and then ended up having a big argument. He was in a constant loop-hole, there wasn't any ending point.

The knowledge of having a son blew his mind. He had always wanted to have kids, but Francesca didn't want it yet. She would always reason out that she was busy and doesn't have time for them yet. He didn't pushed it anymore since it'll end up to another argument.

It was almost Two months since April and Sky had moved to England. Alex's morning visitation was actually fruitful, Sky would now sometimes initiate talking to him. Problem is, Sky wouldn't call him dad or father. Alex kept trying to make Sky say it, but his son would just ignore him. His son was too smart for his age. He was thinking of a way to fix this, when his office door opened.

"When are you going to introduced me to my grandson!? Its been almost two months!" Theo Hawthorne barged in his son's office.

"Yes, you can't keep out little grandson away from us dear. You're father and I had been wanting to meet him since a year ago." Phoebe Hawthorne fake sniff on her handkerchief.

"There, there. It's alright dear. I'll make sure we will see him today! Or my name is not Hawthorne!" Theo patted his wife's back. He knew that she was only faking it. They had it planned before coming, to force their son in the corner.

"Dad! Mom!" Alex got up. He felt a headache in his head.

Theo assisted his wife to sit on the couch before acknowledging his son.

"You little bastard! When are you going to bring my grandson in front of us? When we are dead?" Theo glared at his son. He and his wife had always loved children, They even built their on foundation to help the orphans or homeless children. As well as support other Charities and Foundations. Unfortunately, They only had one son. His wife had a complication in the uterus when Alex was 2 years old, resulting for her to be unable to give birth again.

Theo had always spoiled his wife since then, more than he did before the incident. Now that they finally had a blood related grandson in their midst, they couldn't wait for them to meet him!

"Soon, I promised you guys already. Its just that Sky and April just got here. I don't want them to be rushed. There's the issue about the public as well as April's stability.

Alex had informed his parents about April a year ago. He was thankful that his parents were humble, down to earth and open-minded. When they heard about April's story, their hearts were tugged and felt sad for the girl. Thinking about how they loved children and that it happened to April when she was 10, was devastating.

When Alex arrived with them two months ago, He had explained why the two had to be together, since April's stability was due to Sky's existence. He also shared their agreement and his parents were actually supportive. If truth be told, They didn't like Francesca much. They could tell that, that woman was not into their son much. Unlike when they were just dating, they could see how distant they became when their son had gotten married.

"Is April alright dear? Is she still having any episodes?" Phoebe asked her son. She was worried about this too. She couldn't help but pity the girl.

"I told her to continue going to a psychiatrist, but she firmly declined. Saying that she wasn't having anymore episodes, just nightmares. Even then, I'm worried for her. So I always remind the servants to observe her. If anything happens, to call me first." Alex sat across his parents. Somehow, he had dodged another bullet. He could only hope that it'll continue like this till they leave.

Theo sighed. He too felt bad for the girl, too bad it happened to her. Luck wasn't with her.

"If we can't meet Sky, can we meet April instead?" Theo changed the topic. If he can't force his son, they'll try Sky's mother.

Alex's eyes went wide. "Why do you wanna meet her?"

"Well dear, Your father and I just wanna get to know her. We know that she is new here and your always busy with work. We thought about giving her a tour, helping her settle down faster." Phoebe smiled to her son lovingly. Behind their backs, both of them were crossing their fingers.

Alex sighed. He felt somewhat guilty as well. Though he accompanied them sometime, he still feel that he too had been neglecting them. There were a huge pile of work to be done, since he went to the US.

"You'd have to ask April about it, that is out of my hands. I'll tell her about you guys, but you have to ask her yourselves." Alex crossed his arms. He knew how persistent his parents where. He didn't wanna trouble April with these two. They were a headache even to him.

Theo and Phoebe looked at each other and winked at the same time. Their minds were somewhat linked, since they have known each other since childhood.

"Well, what are you waiting for? call her!" Theo demanded. He leaned on the couch and pulling his wife to his side. They both waited for their son.

"Right now??? Seriously?" Alex was caught off guard.

"Right now!" Theo rolled his eyes. Phoebe was giggling. She always find their bantering funny. This was a constant interaction on the Hawthorne Mansion. Theo had always loved and respected his son, but he changed his ways since his stupid son married Francesca.

Alex sighed and took his phone out. He could only hope that April wouldn't pick up.