chapter 11

Elijah I have to go back to New York today because I have something to take care of at my company. I don't want to go back yet because I still haven't gotten Alexa in my arm yet. I want her, and I know this time I'll never humiliate her again, just like I did before. I love her so much, and I know I'm stupid because I cheated on her. I feel so stupid when I think of that. I didn't know what I was thinking about at that time when I asked her to get out of the house and signed the divorce papers. I was young and just wanted to have fun. Everyone makes mistakes, and this is the biggest mistake I've ever made. Right now, I'm on a private jet. Well, at least I could spend my time with her and my children yesterday. Even though it's only for a few minutes. I got to spend my time with Gabriel and Gabriella, which was the best feeling ever, and I never felt that way before. I just need to persuade Alexa, and then I can play with my kids and be with her as long as I want. I want that to happen. I have about an hour more to land in New York. So I decided to do my work that has been delayed. ***** I went straight to my company after I landed to finish some unfinished work that I had left. I did my work for, I don't know, how long because now I feel so tired. My body feels so hurt, maybe because I've been sitting for more than an hour. Just then, my phone rings, and I pick it up to see who is calling me. It's my mom. I immediately picked it up. "Hey, mom. Why are you calling me?" I ask her as soon as I pick it up. She never calls me if there's nothing she wants from me. "Why can't I call my son now? Do I have to make an appointment to call my own son?" She questions me. "No, no, mom, it's just that I'm just curious why you're calling me because every time you call me, you always want me to do you something," I reply. "Well, I want you to come home and have dinner with us because it's been like a month since you came home." She said, "Yes, it's been a month. I go home to meet my family, and of course, I miss them. Who doesn't miss their family, though? I think I should tell my parents about Gabriel and Gabriella. "Yeah, mom, I will go home tonight. But now let me finish my work first." I said. "Don't get too tired, son; it's not good for you. Take care of your health too." "Yeah, mom, I know. Bye, talk later." "Okay bye." With that, she hangs up, and I put my phone beside my paperwork. I continue to do my work, and when I feel like my job is nearly done, I close the file, arrange all the paperwork, and get ready to go home—I mean, my family's house. I take my blazer and my phone, then walk out of my office and walk towards the lift. It's 7:10 p.m., and all the employees are already going home. Once I get to the lobby, I walk out, and the security guard greets me. I just give him a nod and then walk to my car. ***** It takes about 15 minutes to arrive at my family's house. I press the bell, and then I hear footsteps coming. I wait for a few seconds before the door opens and I show my beautiful mother, Emma Perkins. "Elijah, oh god, I miss you so much." She pulls me into a hug, and I hug her back. "I miss you too, mom. Let's go in because I want to meet my siblings and also my dad." I said, and she held my hand like a five-year-old kid and brought me in. When I get to the living room, I see my dad talking to my younger brother and sister. "Ehem." I clear my throat, and their attention turns to me. I see my dad's face look happy when he sees me along with my younger brother and sister. They're not so young; they've already grown up as teenagers. Meet my brother, Conner Perkins; he's 18 and has light brown hair with grey eyes, and meet my sister, Brianna Perkins; she's 13. She is my baby sister, whom I love so much, and she is brunette, just like my mom. When it comes to Brianna, I become so protective because she's the only sister that I have, but for Conner, it's a different case. Since he is a guy, I didn't feel worried about him much like I do about my sister. They just run to me and hug me, and when I say huge, it's not like an ordinary hug; it's a bone-crushing hug. That's a good thing that it's only for a few seconds; if not, I might become unconscious because I can't breathe. They love to hug me like that, and I don't like that. "We miss you, big bro," Connor said, and I shuffled his hair. "Hey! That's not cool, dude!" He was pissed because I know he doesn't like people to play with his hair, and I heard Brianna laugh. I miss them so much that it's a good thing to be back today. "Kids, dinner is ready." My mom shouts from the kitchen, and Conner and Brianna run to the dining room. I shake my head, looking at their behaviour. Suddenly, my mind remembered Gabriel and Gabriella, my children. I hope we can be one family soon. When I was zoned out, I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder. I turned around to see my dad, Vincent Perkins. "I thought you didn't want to be back here again." He said. "Dad, I love my family here. Besides, it's only been one month since I've been here." I reply. Suddenly, he hugs me, and I know he misses me too, but he always acts cool. After a few seconds, we release the hug. "How's Alexa? Did you talk to her yet?" He asks. My parents know about what happened between me and Alexa three years ago. My mom didn't want to talk to me for a few months, nor did my dad. I can't step foot into this house for a few months, and that was the biggest nightmare I've ever had in my life. They just love Alexa like their own daughter and felt so mad at me when I decided to divorce her. I didn't tell them the reason why I got a divorce, and I think that should be a secret between me and Alexa and the other people involved. I don't want both of my parents to throw me away again. When I said I wanted to get Alexa back, they were filled with happiness. Only my mom shows that she's happy, but my dad just acts cool, and I know he loves the idea too. "Well, things are harder than I imagined." I have to work harder, and maybe next week I'll go to LA again." He nodded, and before my dad could open his mouth to reply to me, my mom came in. "Both of you want to eat dinner or not? because me, Brianna, and Conner are so hungry now, waiting for you guys. Let's go." I smile, then walk to the dining room. Looking at Brianna's face like she's pissed now. I sit next to Conner, and then we start to eat our dinner. ***** After eating our delicious dinner, we're currently in the living room talking about random things. We were just talking and laughing until Brianna said something that made all of us look at her. "Big bro, when can I have my niece and nephew?" She asks me with an innocent face. I fall silent, look at everyone in this room, and clear my throat before talking. "Well, maybe soon. I can't even tell you the exact time because I'm still trying too." I replied, and I think that's the right answer for now. They know about my divorce, but I don't know why Brianna asked me that kind of question. I didn't even tell my parents about Gabriel and Gabriella. Gosh, this girl "Brianna, Conner, go to your room now. We want to talk to your brother alone." My mom said that, and they just obeyed it and walked upstairs. After both of them are gone, both of my parents look at me. "What?" I ask blankly. "Since Brianna brought up your children's topic, I want to ask you. Did Alexa already become pregnant before you guys got divorced?" My mom asks me with a serious face. "I didn't know that she was pregnant at that time," I reply, feeling so guilty towards them. "So that means it is true? That you already have a child now?" My dad questions me. "Yeah, I already have children. Alexa is pregnant with twins, and their names are Gabriel and Gabriella. I just knew it, not even a month. I said, and they nodded their heads. "Oh my god, I am a grandma and you are a grandpa, honey. I can't believe this. "Why did you keep this thing from us?" My mom said "I told you I just met them for like a few weeks, not even a month. It's not that I don't want to tell you, but I am scared. I promise you, I will bring them here soon." I said it and smiled weakly. Thinking about bringing three of them to meet my parents is not an easy thing, especially when Alexa hates me now. "Mom, dad, I'm tired because I just arrived here this afternoon, and I think I need to have a rest now. I'm going upstairs first, then. Goodnight." I dismissed myself, and it's a good thing that none of them tried to stop me from going out to my room. To be honest, I just don't want to give them false hope about meeting their grandchildren because I don't know if Alexa will ever be able to forgive me or not. Let's just hope for the best. __________________________________________________________