Chapter 17 - Dilemma (2)

April was currently reading a book in the gazebo. She fell in love with this spot right away. She didn't regretted in choosing this place. Meanwhile, Sky and Lauri was at the pool. Lauri was now teaching Sky how to swim. It was currently the end of July, The summer weather was perfect.

Her silence was disturbed, when a maid came running to her.

"Madame! The Master is looking for you. Since he couldn't reach you on your phone, He called the home line." The maid obediently handed the cordless phone to April.

April brows lifted up, Alex hardly call during work hours. She accepted the phone and thanked the maid.

"Hello?"

"April! Are you okay? Why aren't you answering your phone?" Alex had an agitated voice.

"I'm fine, Im at the garden. I left my phone inside. What's up?" April closed her book and look towards the blue sky. She like hearing his voice, she thought. Was he worried about her?

"Well, that's good. Make sure to bring it with you at all times next time." He ordered. He already forgotten the reason of his call.

April giggled, "Yes dad!".

"..." Alex was speechless. He pursed his lips, realizing what he just said.

Theo and Phoebe was observing their son, they looked at each other. They had never seen Alex act liked that, Did the sun rose from a different direction this morning? Theo smiled at his wife, He was now more curious about this "April".

April looked at her phone, Alex didn't replied so she thought that the call hanged up and it didn't. "Hello? Still there?"

"Ah, Yes. Still here." Alex returned to his senses. The one who wanted Alex to call him dad was his son, not his son's mother!

"Well? Why did you call? Or did you call because you're bored or something?" April tapped the table with her fingers while waiting for his response.

"Uhm." Alex looked back to his parents, they were both glaring at him. He gulped his spit. Even though he and April were now "Friends", he still feel like there weren't that close yet.

"My parents wanted to meet you. Are you available right now?" Alex sighed. Please say no, he thought.

April was stunned. Alex's parents?

"Why? It's not like were together or anything. If they wanted to meet someone, ain't that supposedly our son?"

Alex coughed at her words. "Our son" sounded lovely from her mouth.

"They just wanted to be friends with you. Since you are his mother after all. Don't worry, they are nice people. If they do anything to you, let me know. I will turn my back on them." Alex teased, he wanted April to be at ease. Theo and Phoebe rolled their eyes, their son was already captivated.

April sighed. Well , this is a Dilemma. It's not like she didn't want to meet them, just that... She was nervous on meeting the parents of her crush. April blushed.

"Now? Hmm.. I guess I could. Give me an hour. Where do I meet them?" April tucked her hair, she was kinda anticipating it.

Alex turned to his parents, he felt uncomfortable for some reason. He could imagine his parents eating April alive.

"I'll come and get you."

April blushed. "Uhmm okay. I'll see you in an hour."

"See you then." Alex hanged up.

Phoebe was giggling, while Theo was shaking his head. They both could see the changes on their son. Theo got up and assisted his wife.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!" Theo didn't bother waiting for his son and left with his wife.

Alex sighed and grabbed his keys from his drawer. He called his secretary to cancel everything that was scheduled this afternoon. He left without giving any reason.

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April chose a sunflower dress and a light yellow doll shoes. She had recently bought this at a clearance during one of her shopping spree.

April acted more naturally now. She felt unrestrained in England. Somehow, she didn't realized that she felt restricted back in the US. She was thankful for Alex for giving her this chance, she could only hope that he won't try to separate her from their son. She felt more at ease knowing that Alex was giving his best towards Sky. She could see the efforts that he's been sacrificing, just to get to know Sky.

April had let her hair down today, It was the first time since her incident. She had never liked her hair much, It reminds her of how they grabbed and pulled it. At some point, she even shaved it. It wasn't until she gave birth to Sky, that she started liking them again. Though she always put it up in a ponytail or a bun.

Even without make up, April look much better than she had ever been. She made a twirl in front of the mirror, admiring the healthy girl in front of her. Her cheeks were a little red from the sun earlier, her eyelashes were always long and her lips were naturally red. April didn't need any make up at all. Just that, she didn't have the confidence before.

It was already 45 minutes since the call, when the maid informed her about Alex's arrival. April thanked the maid and head down. Down the stairs, Alex was waiting by himself. He had told his parents go to ahead of them, he didn't want them eyeing on Sky yet. He knew how enthusiastic they could get.

Alex heard April's footsteps and looked up. He froze for a second, He almost didn't recognized April. His first thought was, she looked like a beautiful sunflower.

"Do I look funny?" April tucked her hair, Alex had a weird look on his face. She had always like Alex's business suit. It made him more capable and irresistible.

Alex coughed. "No, no. On the contrary, You look beautiful." He smiled at her. She deserves the compliment, he thought.

April smiled back, "Thanks! Have you seen our son? I need to say goodbye to him first." She walked past Alex and went towards the back.

Alex smiled, He really like the "our son" for some reason. Good thing that April didn't see his funny smile. "No, I haven't seen him yet." He replied and followed her.

When they found the two, Sky and Lauri was sitting on the edge of the pool. They were currently talking about ways on how to control your breathing under water. By now, Alex could say that Lauri was the best teacher for Sky. He had been observing them sometimes during their sessions. He was thankful for his friend for finding such a rare tutor.

"Baby, Mommy and Daddy are leaving for a second. I'll see you at dinner okay?" April kissed Sky's forehead. He was currently wet, so she didn't hugged him.

Sky looked at the man behind his mother. He knew that it was his father, but he promised to himself not to acknowledge him until his mother does. Hearing that his mother addressed him as his Daddy, His brows crossed.

"Daddy! Bring mommy back home safely!" He glared at his father.

Alex was stunned. Did he heard that right? His little man actually called him daddy?

"Can you repeat that? I didn't hear it." Alex walked closer, he wanted to hear Sky say it again.

"Deaf!" Sky turned to his mommy and kissed her cheeks. Lauri giggled as well as April. Alex got shut down again. By now, It was common to see this.

April looked at the poor Alex and smiled. "Let's go?" she turned and went towards the frontyard.

Alex sighed. "Someday, I'll make him say it again!" Alex said to April.

April only shrugged her shoulders. She already helped him earlier. It was now up to their son to decide.