Chapter 134 - 134 - The Good News

Caden slept in the car on the way home. He was happy when we came to pick him up. Lucas and Alira were picked up by Luke and Alora and they were headed to Alora's parents to visit.

"So what's with that Ethan guy? Is he bothering you?" Jayden suddenly asked.

I took a deep breath and looked at him in the eyes.

"I think he's interested in me. When you came, I was telling him that it's improper for him to casually touch me. He grabbed my hand when I was about to walk out of the room."

"Would you like me to take care of him?" He asked.

I suddenly remembered the day he beat all my ex boyfriends. He was like a different person. I only saw it once and it was a video not in person but he looks very different. I thought it was his mother who took over, but he said it wasn't her. It was him.

"No! I don't want any trouble. I can handle him." I answered.

"Okay. Just tell me if you need help. And I also think he likes you. Not only him, but a lot of guys like you."

"And why do you think they like me?"

"Love, do you really look at yourself in the mirror? You're breathtaking. They just couldn't approach you because you are tied to me. But that Ethan guy has guts." He said with a sound of annoyance in his voice.

"Don't mind him." I said.

"By the way two news for you. One good and one bad. Which one would you like to hear first?"

I became restless. I know the bad news was about my father. I sighed before responding.

"Good news."

"Your father, Benjamin, wanted to see you. He'll be coming over for dinner tonight." He said.

I couldn't hide my happiness. I was smiling and my heart was dancing with joy. I don't know why. We were not really close since basically left me but I wanted us to start over as father and daughter.

"Are you excited?"

"Yes! Did you contact him? Or was he the one who requested to meet?" 

"He called me and asked about you. I know he wanted to see you but was hesitating to ask so I invited him for dinner."

"Really? Thank you, love! You're the best!"

"I love your smile." He murmured.

I was blushing and squealing inside. He really changed and I love the person he has become.

"So what's the bad news?" I asked.

My happiness and excitement suddenly changed to restlessness.

Jayden took a deep breath and looked into my eyes. I could see that he feels the same way. He was restless and anxious.

"Your father, Matthew Forelli, is here. He's already in the country. He was sighted at the airport yesterday but after that he disappeared again. We were still trying to search for him. So love, I need you to be careful." Jayden said in a serious tone.

I nodded and looked at Caden who was sleeping on my lap. I held him in my arms and hugged him tight.

"Love, I'm scared. He might take Caden away from us. I would die if it happened." I whispered.

He pulled us closer to him, embracing me and Caden.

"Shh. I'll do everything to protect both of you. I promise, Peggy. I won't let him touch you again and I would never give him a chance to take Caden. I would rather die." He said with gritted teeth.

"But love, can you promise me that nothing bad will also happen to you?"

"I promise. Don't worry."

When we came home to Queen's, I went to the kitchen to cook. Dad would be having dinner with us so I wanted to cook for him. It's the first time he would taste the food I make so I wanted it to be special. I cooked his favorite dish, steak. And baked his favorite dessert, a black forest cake with cherry on top.

I was nervous when the maid called me when he finally arrived. I was in the bedroom and just finished dressing up. I wore the white dress he gave me on my sixteenth birthday. It was the last gift I received from him and I never had a chance to wear it. I don't even know if he would remember giving this to me. I don't even know if he was the one who chose the dress or his secretary. But still I wanted to wear it.

I went downstairs and I saw Jayden talking to him. The rest of our friends went out to eat dinner because they didn't want to disturb my meeting with my dad. They said this is my moment so I just need Jayden and Caden with me.

"Dad?" I called.

Then he turned around and looked at me. It was awkward at first but then he walked towards me and smiled.

"Margaret." He whispered.

Then tears fell from my eyes. Finally, I could feel the love from his gentle voice as he called on to my name.

"Dad!" I rushed to him and jumped into his arms.

"I'm sorry dad! I'm sorry!" I cried while I felt his hand caressing my back.

"Shh. It's my fault. Everything was my fault. Don't apologize." He said.

After our emotional moment, we went to the dining room and he was surprised to see what I had prepared for him.

"I know what your favorite food is. I asked the servants when I was a kid and it was my dream to cook for you." I said.

He smiled then took a bite. I was shocked when he suddenly sobbed.

"It's delicious. You're a good cook." He was sobbing when he said that.

I smiled at him and held his hand.

"Dad, can we start over? I am still your daughter. You are my father. That would never change."

"Yes! Margaret, thank you! I would be happy to start over again. I am your father, no one could take my daughter away from me." He said while crying.

I was so happy and I couldn't ask for anything else. I have Jayden and Caden and I reconciled with dad.. But I know that as long as my real father was out there looking for us, there were still a lot of troubles along the way.