Jace's POV

"Sir your meeting starts in 30 minutes" I heard someone say from the door, making me sit up from my seat as the bimbo on my laps fell to the ground due to her lack of warning

"Ok then, inform Jay and Brandon we will be leaving in 10 minutes" I said in a gruff voice, and she nodded before hurrying out, and now she just killed my mood.

"Get up and get out" I told the bimbo that I don't know her name, no surprise there it's difficult remembering any of their names,

"Wait, what?" She asked looking all confused and by the way, still on the ground, is she waiting for me to help her up or something because if she is, then she should get ready to clean the floors then.

"You heard me" I said, facing the files in my table that needed my attention.

"We haven't completed what we started" she said trying to sound sexy, but it just pissed me off the more,

"Don't let me repeat myself, Janet" I said trying to keep my cool, though I was getting really impatient with her.

"My name is Brittany" she said well squealed and that was it.

"Security come take out this trash" I said into the AirPods on my ear.

"You have got to be kidding me" she said finally getting up and dusting herself, guess she realized she couldn't clean the floor to my taste.

"Sir" one of my bodyguards said from the door and I nodded signalling him to come in, I simply glanced at the bimbo and he quickly got the hint.

"Don't come near me, I can help myself out" she said grabbing her purse and walking out but not before sliding a piece of paper containing what I guess should be her number to me, so much for her being angry.

"Get my black limo ready I have a meeting in a few minutes" I said to the bodyguard, he gave me a curt nod before walking out.

"If anyone calls you know what to say right?" I asked my secretary as I walked out of my office, locking the door behind me,

"Yes sir, but what if your Dad calls?"she asked in a small voice, knowing she hit a nerve,

"Like I said you know what to say" I said, walking away before I say something I didn't want to

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"Come on, we are late already" I heard Brandon say as I stepped out of the large building,

"It's not like they can start the meeting without us" I said with a shrug as I got into the limo,

"Still we shouldn't be late it doesn't say good about us" he said making me roll my eyes.

"Stop acting like you are a saint or something, I am pretty sure you don't want to go" I said turning to face him,

"I am better than this big head here, he kept on whining that you just cock blocked him and stuffs like that, apparently he was about to get it when you sent Jamie to come get us" he said referring to my little brother who stuck his tongue out at him.

"I didn't ask you to remind me" Jay said, making me burst out laughing.

"The irony that I cock blocked myself "I said in between laughter.

"Does it mean I am the only sane and decent guy in our midst?" Brandon asked, making both Jay and I give him a skeptical look.

"That's cause you claim you have a girlfriend you love, it's funny how Lisa turned you into a love sick puppy "I said,

"You won't get it until a girl sweeps you off your feet" he said, ignoring the looks he was getting from Jay and me,

"Yea, not happening "I said shaking my head,

"Don't be so sure, after all that girl back in high school did it, what's her name again, ha right Paige" he said and I froze midair,

"That's true bro, you never told is what really happened between the both of you" Jay chirped in and just like that my mood died,

"Like is said earlier nothing, we just got tired and decided to have a break then she moved" I muttered turning away from them.

"Yea right, but you are still stuck up for her" Brandon said totally not believing me, but I couldn't say anything to them, I just couldn't, I still remember that day like it was yesterday, the day that still haunts me...

* Flashback*

"You can't just deny everything just like that" Paige screamed at me as tears gathered in her eyes, she was showing me her pain, how much my words were affecting her, but I just couldn't think straight with the news she just dropped.

"Well watch me" I said casually crashing on the sofa beside my desk,

"We have to find a solution to this pregnancy, you can't expect me to abort our baby" she said, wait who talked about abortion here of course she won't do that, but I just can't, I have a future ahead of me,

"Your baby not ours" I said, shocking both her and myself, I love her, but I just can't, My Dad won't take this lightly and I can't afford to let anything come between me and my future.

"Are you seriously denying sleeping with me and getting me pregnant" She screamed at me as she finally let the tears fall, at that moment I was tempted to hug her and apologize accept the baby and work something out but something just kept holding me back keeping me rooted to a spot.

"Look I accept that I slept with you, but I definitely didn't get you pregnant, why don't you ask all your numerous lovers maybe one of them will accept that they released their semen into you" I said tried to act unfazed by her tears when it was literally killing me inside, I knew very well that she didn't have any lovers or any guy apart from me, but I just had to say something, just something,

"What are you talking about, I don't have any other boyfriend apart from you"she said as her tears dropped without control.

"Oh, please spare me all these, whenever you are done with this drama leave and shut the door behind you"I said because I was already at the verge of losing my control, I just wanted to ignore my father's warnings and hug her, kiss her anything to stop her tears, but I knew he wasn't bluffing,

"Just so you know, if anyone asks you who is responsible for that thing you're carrying, and you mistakenly call my name, I promise you I will deny ever knowing you at all and trust me when I say I'll make your life miserable" I finally said as I walked into my bathroom shutting the door behind me but not before seeing the broken look on her face and in that minute I regretted everything I just said, but I couldn't take them back, I didn't hear her voice or cries any more, so I assumed she left, and she really did, she left for good, I never saw her again........

*Present day*

I looked for her everywhere, her mother was a mess without her which fuelled my guilt the more, she never came to school again, her mum showed me the letter she left and that's when I realized I made the greatest mistake of my life.

I had to find a way help her mum without letting her know I was the cause of everything and up until this day I always make sure I find time for her, she hasn't been herself since the incident, but I guess she is better than she would have been without my help,

Every day, I sit and wonder, where did she run off too?, did she give birth?, did she keep that child after all?, if she did, I want to know if it's a boy or girl, if he or she looks like me or her or both?, will I ever see her again?, will I ever get to apologize?, is she still alive?, I know I shouldn't think like that, but I can't help it, no social media has anything about her from that day onwards, I have tried so many detectives, but they all come out with little or nothing to help find her.

Every so often I blame my Dad for all of this, he knew she was pregnant, and he made me reject her, he used his money to his advantage once again, right now, I know that's not an excuse, but then I was living off his money then if he had kept to his threat I would have been left with nothing, I still can't bring myself to look at my father the same way after day, I felt he hated me, all he ever cared about was his money and now that I made mine all on my own he wants to merge our company, but I can't let it, he should go to hell for all I care......

Jace's POV

"You guys go ahead I am right behind you." I said to Brandon and Jay as we got to our destination.

"Are you good?" Brandon asked noticing my new profound foul mood,

"Yea," I shrugged him off, I sat in the car for a few minutes talking deep breaths while trying to clear my head before walking into the company,

"Time to get this over with." I muttered as I got to the receptionist, she quickly directed to where the elevator was saying someone will be there to take me to the conference room, but I didn't miss the once over she gave me, well, most females look at me like walking sex god so nothing new there,

"I'm Vanessa Sir, nice to meet you." an overly excited woman said as soon as the elevator door opened, I fought the urge to roll my eyes at her and just nodded saying she should lead the way,

"Mr. Grayson will be with you shortly" I heard someone say from where I guess is the conference room, but that voice, it sounds.... familiar, the door opened before I could ask the lady in front of me,

I could only stare in disbelief, it can't be, it just can't be......it's been 6 years,6 fucking years....., what am I supposed to say to her, how am I supposed to explain why I treated her the way I did that faithful day, what happened to her pregnancy, she couldn't have aborted it...could she?.....

"Pa..." I wanted to call out, but she ran off before I could even grab her or something, damn it she can't leave my sight again,

"Are you okay, sir?" Vanessa asked battling her lashes at me, I simply nodded, walking into the conference room where Brandon and Jay already got comfortable,

I could barely grab anything Mr. Grayson was saying concerning the contract making me genuinely grateful for Brandon and Jay because they seemed to have noticed I was off my game, and they quickly took over things while I just nodded when necessary,

"Will any of you fine gentlemen care for coffee?" Mr Grayson asked, staring at me directly like the question was meant for me in particular, seems like he noticed my lack of concentration too.

"That sounds good." Brandon quickly said, taking the attention away from me, which I was more than grateful for,

"Vanessa?" Mr Grayson said, giving his employee a look, but her next words threw me off balance,

"Why me, what happened to Paige, that's the one thing she does right anyway. "She said not minding we all heard her, I expected Mr. Grayson to lash out or something, but he simply sighed and got his phone out of his pocket dialing a number,

"Paige, get us some coffee in here." Mr Grayson said almost immediately, I heard her say something I couldn't make out, but from the look on Grayson's face he didn't like it.

"Paige just do as I have instructed "He said with a scowl on his face, but something stirred in me, I have a feeling Paige doesn't get the best treatment here,

"Just make them all black and put the milk and sugar by the side"he finally said before putting the phone down,

"Your coffee will be brought soon in the meantime, where were we?"he said going back to talking about the contract but this time around I was completely lost, I couldn't get my mind to stop thinking about that phone call, why do I have a bad gut feeling about Paige's work here.

Five minutes later, Paige walked in with a tray in her hand and everyone's attention turned to her, but she solely kept her eyes on Grayson avoiding every other eyes, but I knew she was avoiding mine the most

"Uhmm, the Coffee Sir"she said as she got to where Grayson was,

"That's right "he said nudging her to give everyone theirs, Brandon and Jay told her how they liked their coffee which she prepared quickly, when she got to me she said nothing, but I wouldn't blame her, I was about to relieve her the stress of asking me when she handed me a cup of black coffee perfectly prepared, still saying nothing to me or even making eye contact she walked out leaving everyone in disbelief most, especially me...she remembered.....

"Excuse me" I said just as Paige walked out, my head is a fucking mess and I couldn't continue sitting here, I need to talk to her somehow, without waiting for anyone to say or ask anything I walked out, I saw Paige walk into a small office I guess is hers,

Taking small breaths I walked towards the door knocking lightly, I could hear her heavy breathing from the other side and I panicked a little,

"What do you want, Vanessa?"I heard Paige say, the way she sounded struck my heart hard,

When I didn't reply the door opened minutes later followed by a loud gasp by Paige,

"Can we talk?"I finally said when I realized she wasn't going to say anything, but she just kept staring at me with emotions stirring in her eyes that couldn't be missed.... anger....hate...hurt...

"Please Paige."I said again,

"What the fuck do you want, Russo?"she asked, saying my last name like it burnt her,

"Last name basis...wow" I said trying to lighten up the mood but the look she gave me just told me she wasn't having any of it,

"Goodbye, Russo." She said, closing the door,

"Did you abort our child?"I finally asked I wanted to ask since I saw her, something flashed through her eyes, but it disappeared like it was never there before I could figure out.

"Yes"she said completely emotionless shutting the door without another word, I don't know if it's the fact she really got rid of our child or the fact she didn't even want to talk that hurt the most, but I am sure they both hurt badly.

"Jace?"I heard Brandon call out making me turn around that's when I realized that the meeting was over,

"How long have you been standing there?"I asked in a low tune.

"Long enough to know that something is really up with you"he said folding his hands,

"I am fine.... Grayson can I talk to you privately?"I said walking back towards the conference room as Grayson followed suite.

"Get out"I said to Vanessa who was busy typing away on one of the chairs, she stared at me in shock before scurrying off when she realized I was in a very foul mood.

"Mr Russo, is everything okay ?"Grayson asked as Vanessa walked out making sure to shut the door behind her, at least she knows what privacy is,

"How long has Paige been working for you?"I asked going straight to the point,

"So this is about Paige?"he said.

"Don't answer my question with another question Grayson, I have very little patience right now"I said a bit rudely but right now, I couldn't care less,I was both angry and hurt,

"Close to 5 years now, why?"he said,

"What do you know about her?"I asked totally ignoring his question,

"Actually nothing, she is very closed off I don't even know her address only the area she lives in, but I know she has a poor educational background"he said which caught me off guard,

"Poor educational background like...?"I asked, not getting him quite well,

"She didn't graduate college, she only has her high school degree, but she is quite intelligent that's why I gave her the job as Vanessa's assistant" he said, and I noticed something in his voice as he talked about Paige, but I didn't read meaning into it,

"Wait she works under that .....slut"I said in disgust, I was expecting a reaction from Grayson even if it was a look to warn me not to mention his employee like that, but I got nothing,

"You may not believe me, but I don't like it either but that's what her degree could get her, she had good results throughout high school which got me wondering why she never went to college, when I asked her, she simply said her parents couldn't afford it, but I didn't buy it, her results could have gotten her scholarship to any school of her choice, but I never pushed it"he said his gaze softening a bit,

"Look Jace,I am not supposed to tell you all this but from the moment Paige walked in with the coffee I saw the look you gave her and I immediately knew it was something more than what meets the eyes,I have always been the worst boss to Paige but I really care about her,she is like a sister I never had,no matter what I did to her she always looked out for me when the time came, and I will forever owe her for that, she is really something. "

"I want you to fire her"I finally said, shocking Grayson,

"Wait what, "he said in disbelief,

"I want all the files you have about her duplicated and sent to my office by this evening."I added.

"I am afraid I can't do that, Jace"Grayson said with a firm look on his face that I am guessing was supposed to get me to back down, but I wasn't having it,

"I never said you had a choice." I said.

"You are not some god, Jace and no one worships you, you can't just ask me to let go of one of my best employees for nothing, she needs the job and I need her services"he said, pissing me off,

"Just fire her Grayson, I will pay you if that's what you want." I said, raising my voice,

"Pay me?.....you will pay me to fire someone?"he asked bilwildered,

"Yes, name your price "I said, who thought all I needed to do was mention money.

"$100 million "he said, smirking like he just won the jackpot,does he really think I don't have that,

"Done"I said instantly shocking him,

"Wait....you are joking, right?"he asked.

"You will get the money as soon as I get to my office and I see the documents, I want Paige gone today"I said, walking out,

"Let's go."I said to Brandon and Jay who were still waiting for me.

"What was that about?"Jay asked,

"Nothing much." I said in a tone that told him to drop it, which he quickly understood, I glanced at Paige's office door before getting into the elevator..... I am not letting you go for the second time Paige, we have a lot to settle, and we can't do that if you won't talk to me, so I just have to make you talk to me, I promise I mean no harm.........

Paige's POV

"Paige, my office now." Grayson said over the phone, making me sigh, what's the problem now,

"You called?" I said as I got to Grayson's office,

"Take a seat," he said with a gloomy look that confirmed my suspicions, something was definitely wrong.

I stared at the ground waiting for Grayson to say something, anything but instead the tension in the air just increased and so did my curiosity.

"Uhm... Is something wrong?" I asked when I realized Grayson wasn't going to say anything,

"You're fired." he finally whispered, not looking at me, but I didn't need him to speak any louder I heard him very loud and clear, I couldn't say anything, so I just stared, this can't be happening to me......not now just when I thought things were starting to get better,

"I am sorry Paige, I really am, but my hands are tied." he said, making me scoff angrily,

"Last I checked, the company was yours, your hands can't be tied you just want me out so badly " I said with so much bitterness in my tone, but you could still sense the hurt and sadness I was feeling.

"No, no, you're getting it all wrong..... I can't say anything, but please this is not my decision. I really like having you around, I know I have never said it, but you have made this company a lot more comfortable for me" he said, finally looking at me, but I couldn't meet his gaze, my eyes were already glistening with tears.

"I understand, goodbye Grayson, thanks for giving me a chance at least."I said, getting up not looking at him, I feel like crap right now,

"Wait..."he called out, and I stopped but didn't turn, the tears were already falling.... I need to leave here before I totally break down.

"I know where you can get another job" he said, but I just didn't believe him.

"It's fine, Grayson" I said, walking out before he could say any other thing,

Still fighting my tears, I walked into my office, shutting the door behind me,

"This isn't happening, I have to pay the rent by the end of the month, I have to pay Mrs. Rivers I can't owe her when she just started, I promised Alex I would take him out this weekend, this is not part of my plans" I whispered as the tears finally found their way down my face,

"Why am I always the victim, just why.....it was a mistake, a fucking stupid mistake, haven't I suffered enough for just one mistake" I said, letting my tears flow,

I managed to get all my things together, making sure I left everywhere neatly kept just as I met it 5 years ago..... I can't believe I really spent 5 years here, I can't blame Grayson 5 years with me must have been so bad.....

I knocked on Grayson's door twice before walking in, sadly Vanessa was in there now, she better keep her thoughts to herself,

"I am done packing up, I will drop the key with Jane at the last floor, thank you for this past 5 years." I said staring down the whole time,

"Finally, some fresh air" Vanessa said loudly making sure I heard her,

"Vanessa, can you please excuse us?" Grayson suddenly said, shocking us,

"Wait what, why?"she said getting offended.

"I am the boss here Vanessa and I said get out, he said louder this time,

"My father will hear of this" she said before stomping out, in case your wondering Vanessa's father practically bought half of Grayson's company's shares when the company was in a terrible situation, it was at the verge of going bankrupt and Grayson had to do something no matter the consequences, so Vanessa's father being Vanessa's father gave Grayson conditions he had to keep to our he would lose everything including his share if the company and that's where Vanessa came in claiming she would rather not work for her father.

So Grayson was compelled to give her a job here, though she practically does nothing besides throwing herself on business associates and even Grayson, she feels like she owns the place and only gives Grayson a little respect when she wants to manipulate him and that's one of the reasons I was employed to prevent Grayson from doing any of Vanessa's bidding ,how will he cope now....

"I am so sorry, Paige. I honestly wish things could go another way, but I need the money,"he said whispering the last part.

"Which money?"I asked, finally looking at him,

"Money ....who said anything about money "he quickly said trying to cover up, but I heard him loud and clear,

"Did you sell me off or something?"I asked getting angry,

"No, no, it's not what you think, I honestly wish I could tell you, but I can't." he said giving me that bullshit talk again,

"You know what I am out"I said turning to leave,

"Wait please"he said making sure I noticed how desperate he was that I hear him out, I stood waiting for him to talk, but I still didn't look at him, I just couldn't, I feel so betrayed right now,

"I sent the salary meant for the rest of the year to your account so you can't even reject it"he said shocking me, I finally looked at him trying to confirm if he was lying in any way..... I quickly got my phone out if my purse to check...... I let out a gasp as I saw it, freaking 3 million dollars this is more than my salary for the year.

"I can't accept this Grayson this is more than my salary for the year, besides I am not working for you again so you can't pay me"I argued looking at him that's when I noticed his hardened face,

"If you even think about repeating what you just said I will increase it to 5 million dollars"he said giving me a stern look to prove that he was serious,

"But why ...?"I whispered, not understanding why he would give me such an amount of money, for someone he should hate or something.

"Paige you have done more than this, and I promise to appreciate you more in the nearest future, you may not understand, but you have done so much for me and letting you go right now is more than difficult, but I hope you understand someday, please take care of yourself and keep in touch, so I will be sure your safe"he said and that's when I realized he had already walked to where I was standing, I stared up at him since he is a bit taller than I am.

"Thank you...?"I said, not sure of what to say again, he smiled before doing something that shocked me to my core .....he hugged me,

"Don't thank me I should be thanking you"he whispered still holding me tight,

"Uhmmm...... I should get going now ..... I need to get my documents ready to search for another job, the earlier, the better, right?"I said leaving his office before he could stop me again, but the look on his face told me I shouldn't have said what I said, but I'm right I can't use 3 million dollars for life.

As I walked through the hallways I could hear my ex-coworkers muttering stuffs to one another which I am sure aren't nice things..... I passed Linda, Vanessa's lovely partner-in-crime as I like to call her, I heard when she whispered to a lady whom I am so sure she also hates my guts for obviously no reason,

"Finally Grayson took the trash out"she said glaring at me, I just let my hair down letting it cover my already tear stained face,

'Paige they are simply trying to get under your skin, ignore them 'I said to myself as I continued my journey to the elevator but then my plan of escaping without anyone noticing my face failed cause there was Vanessa standing in all her glory right in front of the elevator like she was just waiting for me,

I could use the stairs' I whispered to myself turning left to use the stairs that was until I was pulled by my hair then I landed on the ground with a loud thud,

"Ouch... fuck." I cursed, groaning from the impact of my fall......

"Come on get up, hit me"Vanessa challenged when I didn't say anything but just stared at the ground I was on,

"Poor Paige, cats got your tongue now huh ..."she said bending so she could look at me, but my hair was still blocking my face, she snickered before pulling my hair up and turning my face, so I could look at her, a wild smile broke out on her face as she saw the tears that were falling from my eyes uncontrollably, I wanted them to stop, but I just had no control over them,

"Look guys she is crying, pathetic whore." She said before shoving me away with my hair causing me to fall back hitting my head with a loud thud, that's going to bruise I am sure,

"Vanessa, that's enough "I heard someone say and I sure it's not Grayson who on earth had the guts to speak to Vanessa like that,

"What did you just say?" Vanessa asked, turning her attention from me, giving me the opportunity to run.

"She has been fired already, let her be" The person said again that's when I finally had the courage to look at my brave yet stupid savior,

It was Leon, we once worked together in the marketing department before Grayson made me Personal assistant alongside Vanessa for obvious reasons, I always knew he liked me, but he never directly asked me out but as usual, he knows nothing about my son,

"Are you supposed to be her prince charming, you know I could get you fired with just a flick of my fingers right "she said threatening him but the look he gave her showed her he wasn't moved by her threat instead he was daring her to touch me again, she turned back to where she supposedly left me, but I was already in the elevator I gave a small smile to Leon before the doors closed, but I could feel Vanessa's anger as she couldn't finish her little torment in my life, she has no clue the physical pain she is trying to inflict is nothing compared to my emotional pain.

I got to the driveway pretty quick to avoid any other person,

"Where to ma'am" the driver I stopped asked,

"Somewhere you know I could get good alcohol "I blurted out, he gave me a quizzical look which wasn't hard to miss making me wonder if it was because of what I said or my look or even both, but I just need to stop thinking, so the tears could stop besides I can't go home looking like this,

"Ok then" he said before I opened the door and got in.

***********

"Anoth....er sh...ot plea...se." I slurred, this should be the 5th or 6th shot since I got here, I have to give it to that driver he really knows where they sell good alcohol cause it seems like I can't just have enough, and it is also working so greatly,

"Ma, you're going to end up really sick if you continue this way" the bartender said trying to stop me,

"No...ne of your busi....ness,I re....ally need it so ju...st get me ano....ther sh....ot"I slurred, what's his business anyway not like when I die he will care of something,

"If you say so"he said getting another shot for me while I grinned at him, that's more like it,

"If you give her anymore alcohol, I will make sure you lose your job" I heard someone say and when I say someone I mean someone I really don't want to see,

"Wh...o the fu..ck do you th..ink you are." I said slowly trying not to slur too much,

"What the hell happened to your face" he asked ignoring my question making me angry,

"None of your business, Fuck off, Jace"I said grabbing my purse to leave, as I stood up a wave of dizziness hit me making me fall back,

"Let me help you, Paige" he said softly like he was trying to win me over, but he has no idea how much I hate him,

"If you to...uch me, I will ca...stra...ate your fre...aking balls" I threatened using my hand to put a distance between us, the look on his face even got me angrier he is seriously smiling like he thinks I just said the craziest thing in the world,

I ignored him as I tried to get up again using the chair as support, when I was sure I was stable I began heading towards the door, still ignoring Jace's pleas to help me.

"Stay away from me, I hate you "I said to Jace when he wanted to enter the taxi with me, the way he looked at me after then told me he didn't like what I said one bit in fact he actually looked hurt, but I won't fall for it, not again.

************

I managed to find my way home and luckily Alex was already asleep, I can't let him see me this way,

"Do you want to talk about it?"Mrs Rivers asked for the third time since I got home with my tear stained face and drunken ass,

"Its nothing, you can go home now, I am sorry for keeping you"I replied slowly to avoid slurring, she wouldn't go if she realizes how drunk I really am,

"I may have just started working here, but I see you as my child and I know when something is wrong, I know when you're hurting, I saw the pain in your eyes from the first day and it is unclear to me why, but I told myself I will help you in any way I can, I am not pitying you cause that's not right, but I just want to be there, I want you to trust me, let me in please, you may think I don't understand, but I am mother too, and I had challenges when I was your age maybe not this bad, but they were bad"she said softly and suddenly, my resolve broke and the tears I was fighting came in full force,

"I saw him."I simply said in between my sobs, I couldn't explain but with the look, she gave me I knew she understood what I meant,

"Oh darling, come here"she said opening her hand for a hug which I didn't hesitate to return, I cried on her shoulder, I totally forgot what it felt like to have someone around besides a child who didn't understand,

"He came to the office, and he had the guts to actually try to talk to me like such balls...."I said trying to calm my cries,

"Then Grayson terminated my employment for unknown reasons, he gave me some money, but I can't help it, I feel worthless I can't even keep my job, Vanessa decided to worsen my situation"I said sniffing,

"That explains the bruises, that bitch "Mrs. Rivers muttered stroking my hair, making me smile a little, it was faint, but it was a smile anyway,

"And then I just had to attempt drinking my pain away to see if it will help, but he had to appear from nowhere once again, I can't stand seeing his face it reminds me of that fateful day when I lost everything "I said as the tears began falling once more, luckily she didn't ask me many questions about that day she just modded like she completely understood which I am grateful for,

"You have to be strong at least for Alex, he really misses his mother, you have not being around him for 3 days now it's actually taking a toll on him, he even threw a tantrum in school when he realized you weren't going to pick him up "she said still stroking my hair, she is right I have not been the best mum to my child and I really must make it up to him,

"Thank you so much"I said, not knowing the right thing to say,

"Don't thank me, I need to do this. "She said confusing me, but I didn't ask I just enjoyed the comfort of her hug and the little hope it gave me, I could still fight at least for my son.