Chapter 115 - CHAPTER 112

Ermanno came home to New York the next day in the morning and heard Elisio voice from the dining area.

He walked in the dining room and saw Elisio and Sabrina having breakfast with Xavier on his high chair.

"Good morning," said Ermanno and entered the dining room and Xavier started banging the table excited to see Ermanno.

Ermanno kissed Sabrina on her cheek and picked Xavier in his arms 

"Someone is excited to see me," said Ermanno holding Xavier in his arms and smiling widely.

"No, he is not. He is just saying hi. He does that to everyone. You have to see him when I enter the room. Now that's excitement" said Elisio eating his breakfast.

"He ignored you when you came in yesterday," said Sabrina.

"He was busy drinking his milk. You can't blame the child to fill his stomach. But after he finished drinking his milk... " Said Elisio but Sabrina cut him off and said "he slept"

Elisio narrowed his eyes on Sabrina.

Ermanno laughed out and said "I am sure he loves you more than me dad"

"Duh," said Elisio and looked at the entrance.

"I didn't bring her dad," said Ermanno.

"I know. The pilot called me when you boarded the plane alone. I had instructed him to not let her board the plane with you" said Elisio.

"How is she?" Asked Sabrina.

"She may have to stay in the rehab centre for a little while more," said Ermanno.

"Still f.u.c.k.i.e.d up, huh?" Asked Elisio.

Ermanno didn't answer and smiled at Xavier. Ermanno knew Sabrina was looking at him but he was not prepared to look at her.

After breakfast, Ermanno went to his room to take a shower and get ready for the office. 

He walked out of his room and went to Xavier's nursery and heard Sabrina sing Xavier a lullaby.

Ermanno smiled and entered the room and saw Xavier had fallen asleep.

Sabrina smiled at Ermanno and he asked: "he slept?"

"Your father wakes him up early so that he can spend the morning with him. And our little Xavi is such a good boy that he doesn't cry when Elisio wakes him up," said Sabrina.

"Dad really likes him," said Ermanno.

"Like they say interest is sweeter than the principal." Said Sabrina and continued "how is my baby?" 

"I love her Mom. But she is still not well" said Ermanno and told her what the doctor said.

"I don't know what to say," said Sabrina.

"I don't want her near Xavier." Said Ermanno.

Sabrina only nodded and looked back at Xavier and kissed his forehead.

Ermanno went on with his life and worked hard with Brad on his computer. The new feature he was working on would be launched two days before Sabrina and Xavier's joint birthday.

Xavier was very active and too smart for his age. He kept Sabrina and the maids at their toes and was pampered too much by Elisio.

Ermanno decided to take control of his life and grow as a person his son would look up to.

First thing first was to know what Rose was talking about Elisio, Arlo and Sabrina.

Ermanno was seated with Vincenzo, Elisio and Arlo in Elisio's office.

Elisio and Arlo told Ermanno what happened in their past and Vincenzo said "bro. Everything is in the past and they three were mature enough to accept and move on."

"We all have done mistakes. I am not proud of it and have been going through the punishment your parents gave me. That's facing them every day." Said Arlo.

"It was between your mother, me and Arlo. I don't think you should dig up the dead. What has happened has happened. It's all in the past" said Elisio.

Ermanno looked at Elisio and said "What has happened has happened. It's all in the past. I will remember these words for later dad" 

Ermanno stood up and walked out of the office.

He went home and looked for Sabrina.

Sabrina was seated in the living room and watching a video on her phone and smiling.

Ermanno approaches her and she smiles and calls him close to see the video.

"See how your father is praising himself to Xavier that he is the greatest grandfather in the world" laughed Sabrina.

Ermanno smiled and said "mummy, I know what happened between you, Arlo uncle and dad" 

Sabrina stopped smiling and said "it's in the past. I have forgiven Arlo and your father." 

"How can you?" Asked Ermanno.

"Because Ermanno I accepted myself, my life with your father and accepted Arlo's apology. I wanted to move on from the past and have a peaceful future. Which I have now." Said Sabrina and continued "you know the saying time heals all wounds. Time heals wounds but leaves some scars. I have few scars and I know Elisio and Arlo have theirs too. We all just cured our wounds and live with our scars but decided to move on for our future which is our children. We wanted all you kids to grow up together. Can you imagine a life without Aria and Vincenzo?" 

"No. I can't imagine a life without Arlo uncle too. You know I love him." Said Ermanno.

"Don't burden your shoulders with someone else's weight. We all have to carry our own weight. I know you have your own to carry. Ermanno just be yourself and make decisions which you want. Stop being under your father's or anyone else's influence or live in ours or your own past. Make your mistakes and live up to it. Make a mess and clean it yourself. Your father will love to control you. Please don't let him. Be independent my love" said Sabrina.

"I intend to mom. I want my son to look at me like I look up at dad. For me, dad is my fixer. I know he will fix any problem I get into. But as you said I need to be myself and stop letting him or anyone else control me. I have to learn from dad to see people from my point and believe in only myself. And if anyone ever tries to take advantage of me again, I won't let them. I have learnt my lessons." Said Ermanno.

"Don't be too much like your dad?" said Sabrina.

"Don't worry. I am half you" said Ermanno.

Sabrina smiled and kissed Ermanno on his forehead.