11 Moving Out

Before Alex left, He didn't forget to give the gifts he bought for Sky. Sky wasn't impressed at all, Alex was helpless and then left.

As soon as he left, April's parents wanted to know what they talked about. April just smiled.

"Later, Let's have a dinner with the Smiths." She said. She didn't want to repeat herself twice. April treated the Smiths as part of her family. It was just right to tell them about her decision.

Ted and Annie wasn't able to persuade their daughter. Once she made a decision, she always sticks to it.

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That night, The Lewis invited the Smiths to their mansion for dinner. Colm wanted to skip out, but his father forced him to come along. Alex didn't said anything to Colm yet, afraid that April will still change her mind.

When everyone gathered for dinner, they couldn't eat. They kept looking at April's way, waiting for her to say something. Meanwhile, April happily ate along with her son.

"The food will turn cold, please eat first." April said, when she finally couldn't stand the stares that they were giving her. Everyone sighed. Colm on the other hand, clenched his fist. His mind was constantly wandering around.

Everyone finally ate and chatted. After 30mins, They almost forgot why they were there for. Until April broke their conversation.

"Sky and I are moving to England." She didn't know how to sugar-coat it, so went straight to the point. It'll just waste everyone's time, if she tried a different way to break the news.

Colm was the first one to react. He instantly got up and questioned April.

"Are you moving in with him?! Remember April, his already married. Even though he is my friend, I don't approve of this! That would make you as his Mistress! Even if there is nothing going on between the two of you, the public wont believe that! You both have a child together, it didn't came from the tree!. Do you think Sky will be happy about this? His mother as a Mistress and him a Bastard?" This is why he didn't wanna come. If it concerns about April, he wouldn't be able to control himself. He almost went ballistic the time when he heard the news, that someone impregnated April!

April didn't got mad, instead she understood Colm's point. "I am not moving in with him. He is buying Sky a house. We also made an agreement that he can't publicized anything regarding Sky until he is 10." April took a sip of her juice and looked at Colm. She smiled at him. She knew that Colm was only worried for her being and her son.

"I will bring Lauri with me, so she can continue to tutor Sky. I already talked to her earlier and she is fine with it."

"What about your medical sessions dear?" Annie asked for everyone.

"Alex wants to shoulder my medical expenses from now on. When we move in, We will have a signed written agreement. He will also provide all our necessities, so you don't have worry about us. He said I'm free to do whatever I want to. Aside from taking care of Sky, I want to go out there and stand up for myself." April smiled at everyone. She needs to look convincing, as well as to show that she was now capable of taking care of herself.

"But April, we don't mind paying your medical expenses. We've always done so, you know this. You are like a daughter to us." Malcolm was anxious. He always felt guilty for putting April to her state. This was the only way for him to repay her.

April smiled at the Smiths. "Please, You have done quite enough. I have never blamed you uncle, so please stop blaming yourself. You too Colm". April looked at Colm and walked to his side. Everyone was stunned. April hugged Colm tightly.

It was the first time in years that they have seen April hugged someone. Sky was the only exception. When she first got rescued, she hated physical contact. She may now be able to handshake or small contacts, but never a hug. Colm's eyes went wide, he froze on the spot.

"Colm, Im sorry." April murmured.

Colm blinked his eyes. "Sorry? what are you sorry for? I am the one who should be sorry to you April." Colm hugged April back. He felt like it was a dream. Colm held April tightly, his emotions were coming up.

"No, I'm sorry for making you blame yourself. It was my own selfish decision to let you escape. After all, You are my dearest friend and I know how smart you are. I was betting for you to get help and find me. And you did." April let him go and looked into his eyes.

"They found me Colm. Im alive, thanks to you. Despite all of the things that happened to me, you kept me going. I would've easily gave my life up if it wasn't for you. I was so worried if you were able to get into safety, as well as find help. I know it sounds stupid that I was worried the whole time for you, but believe me it really helped me survive. So, can you please stop blaming yourself? I was just waiting for you to find me." April touched Colm's cheeks, there were tears on his face. Somehow, when she got rescued. Her mind wasn't able to recognize anyone. This is due to her traumatic experience. Her mind would only register Colm's Face. She was waiting for him to find her.

"I know that you felt obligated to marry me, because of what happened to me. But please, let this go. I know you only think of me as your little sister. I don't want your pity Colm. I want you to just be there for me. You too uncle, auntie. Please. For once, make me feel normal. Make me feel like I'm like the other girls out there. " April looked at the Smiths and her parents. The two women were already crying.

"Mom, Dad. I've always hated the look the you gave me. I don't want you to be sorry to me. All your love is enough. I just want to get out there and do something fun! Everytime I come back to this house, there's no difference with being inside the hospital. I am always monitored, spoiled and pitied. I had enough of it!" April was now crying too. It is the first time that she finally voiced out her feelings. She wants to get out there! Be free! Only by doing so would she be able to finally move on with her life. Being taken care of doesn't help her at all!

Malcom and Ted was speechless. They felt bad for making April feel like so. They both have done the exact things. They were constantly monitoring her, because they were always worried for her welfare. Not knowing that it suffocating her. They feel that from then on, this would make April open up to them more. At the same time, they are happy. She was still as bullheaded as ever.

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The night ended up from crying to laughter. Instead of dwelling on the bad stuff, they recalled the good stuff instead. They shared stories about the time when April and Colm was young. They all laughed and smiled.

April opened up a path for them all. The path to forgiving themselves for what happened to her.