Chapter 51 - Declaration of War (2)

It would only take a month for April to finish this project of hers, Since money was not the issue. Alex had been really generous with her allowance. Let just say that she earned at least a million euro each month and it had been almost 4 months since she arrived. Since Sky's expenses was charged on a different account, she could just let her allowance sit on the corner to gather money.

You might say that a million euro was a lot to give to April, but it was only a penny for Alex. Hence, he was earning almost 100 million each month and that's the lowest amount.

Not only April was happy with how things were going, The Hawthorne's were thrilled as well.

On one afternoon, Theo and Phoebe finally met their Grandson Sky. Alex and April surprise them by bringing Sky along with them.

"Oh my! Is this Sky?! You look exactly like your father Alex when he was a kid." Phoebe kneeled in front of Sky.

"Hello, I'm your grandmother Phoebe and this man beside me is your grandfather Theo." Phoebe was all smiling from ear to ear, as she introduced herself and her husband. Theo was too, he already wanted to kidnapped the kid and spend time with him.

Sky was holding April's hand. He had been warned ahead of time by his father, that his grandparents were very enthusiastic people.

"Hello.. My name is Sky." Sky bowed down to his grandparents, while still holding his mother's hand.

"Wow! what a well-mannered kid!" Theo nodded his head, while Phoebe was biting her lips.

She wanted to hug Sky, but afraid that it might scare him. Especially since he just met them. They both know already that Sky was different from any regular kid. They could see it on his eyes. Sky had a piercing eyes, like he was an a.d.u.l.t already.

Alex could only scratch his head, as he observed his parents reaction. He was astonished that they didn't try to eat him up already.

April was giggling, however. She could see how thrilled the two were, after seeing her son. So she leaned down and whispered something to her son's ear.

Theo and Phoebe looked at Alex, seemingly asking what it was about. Alex only chuckled and shrugged his shoulders.

After April said her piece, Sky nodded. He let go of his mother's hand and walked in front of his grandmother.

Phoebe was nervous and yet excited on what was about to go on. Sky hugged her and leaned his head on her shoulder.

"I love you grandma". He murmured.

Phoebe gasps. "Oh sweet jesus!. I love you too Sky. We love you so much!" She lifted him up and then hugged her grandson so tight. The feeling of having a blood connection with him, was bringing her into tears.

Phoebe had been fully regretful that she couldn't give Alex a sibling. Now that they finally had a grandkid, She felt relieved somehow. Theo patted his wife's back, as she was getting emotional.

"Welcome to the family April, Sky.." Theo smiled to April as he stood behind his wife.

April smiled, inside she felt warm. Being accepted by someone else's family, was one of the greatest feelings one could ever feel.

Alex pulled April's waist, as he could see that she too was about to cry like his mother. This time, he felt at peace. Something that he had never felt with Francesca. This time, he would do everything he could. Just to protect this peace.

After an hour of getting Sky get acquainted with his grandparents. Alex got up and told everyone that he is taking April out for dinner and that his parents would be in charge with Sky until they got back.

Theo and Phoebe instantly agreed. They couldn't wait and sent Alex and April out. But before leaving, April had left a message to Sky.

"I'm not sure how long I will be gone, but I'll be safe with your Daddy. You be good for Mommy and will be right back to get you, okay? If anything happens, your grandparents will be here to help you. They are now our family, so enjoy your time with them." April hugged and kissed Sky. She knew that her son usually gets paranoid when she leaves.

Sky nodded and hugged his mother back. As long as she was happy, that's all that mattered to him.

While April was giving some words to Sky, Alex was too with his parents.

"We might get back tomorrow. Please be nice and gentle with my son. Don't scare the little guy." Alex said while looking at April and Sky.

"What do you think of us? That we are bad people? Tskk.." Theo harrumphed.

Phoebe giggled. "You can be sometimes dear. I could see the look in your eyes."

Alex only shook his head, not answering his father's retorts.

After that, the two then left. Inside the car, April was fidgety. It had been a while since her and Alex went somewhere to eat.

"Where are you taking me?" April asked as her hand held his hand.

"In my penthouse." Alex smiled warmly as he kissed the back of her hand.

April blushed. Alex was too endearing to her, it gives her butterflies in her stomach.