NEXT DAY.
(Night after David meeting the Kingstons)
Leah's POV:
"Leah! Just wake up already!", I felt a push on my back.
I groaned and pushed my head further into the pillow.
I knew I had school today and I was not in the mood to go.
After all these holidays who wants to.
"I have to go to work idiot! Wake up!", Grace whines pushing and pulling me.
I don't react at all. Ha.
"Woah woah what's happening here?", Dad said amused.
"You get her up. I'm gonna go take a shower and get ready as I need to be early to work today and I'll be late because of your pain in the ass daughter", Grace sighed in defeat.
"Okay go", Dad chuckled.
Grace left.
I was awake, but I wanted to sleep.
"Pancakes are ready Leah", Dad said softly.
Tempting..
But I controlled myself and didn't wake up.
"I've made coffee today. I'll allow you to have it", Dad offers.
Very tempting.
His coffees are the best. They're yummy and perfectly proportioned. He knows I love them.
But again I don't show any signs of waking up.
"Okay I'm pouring ice cold water", Dad said seriously giving up.
I was up in couple mili seconds.
"Oh damn. Head rush!", I frowned holding my head sitting straight on my bed.
I wouldn't doubt my father that he won't do what he said. I learn from my experiences.
"Good. Now get ready fast princess and better not go back to sleep", Dad smiled and left my room.
I groaned and throw a fit by punching my pillow.
I was not proud of that...
I reluctantly get off bed and do my daily morning routine.
When I had come down for breakfast my mood was lifted when I see that Dad made my favourite stuff.
"Thanks Dad", I rub my hands together excitedly.
He smiled happily. Grace was already gone it seems. So she had breakfast before me.
"What work does she have this early today?", I asked curiously while eating.
"Oh actually I'm not going to office today so she has taken up all the meetings for herself. So due to the work load she had to start early", Dad said.
"You're not going to work?", I asked a bit surprised.
He never missed work for anything.
"Yeah I uh got a meeting later so right now I'll stay at home and finish some work", He said with a small smile.
I nod in understanding and finish eating the breakfast.
After that I get back to my room and get my bag, phone and keys and go back down.
I see Dad in the living room with his laptop in front of him, but he was look like he was paying attention infact he seemed to be in some deep thought.
"Dad I'm leaving", I informed him.
He didn't seem to have heard me. He kept looking ahead frozen. I frowned.
What happened to him?
"Dad?", I called out a bit loudly.
He snapped out and turned to look at me.
"I was saying that I'm leaving, but you didn't hear me", I said with a small frown.
"Oh yeah bye. Take care princess", Dad smiled.
"Is everything okay? You look stressed since yesterday", I commented.
Even yesterday he was not his normal self. I thought maybe he was tired after work.
"I'm good Leah. Don't worry", He said softly.
"You sure?", I asked not convinced.
He nodded affirmatively with a smile. I sighed and leave after a wave.
I grab my bike and drive straight to the Kingston mansion. I remembered Troy and I are going together today.
The guards there obviously know me so they let me in without any problem. I park my bike right outside and climbed the steps to their front door and rang the bell.
The door opened and I saw Theodore. He smiled a bit seeing me.
"Hey Leah", He greeted me.
"Good morning sir. Troy ready to go?", I asked as I walk inside.
Theo sighed deeply.
"Uh no. He's throwing tantrums", He shakes his head.
"Why?", I asked.
"He doesn't want to go to school today", Theo replied.
"Huh? Why? He seemed so excited up until yesterday", I said in confusion.
"Yeah he was excited until yesterday", Theo sighed.
I frowned. "Can I go see him?", I asked.
"Sure. Maybe he'll listen to you", Theo smiled weakly.
I nod and walk inside. I passed the living room and saw Boss and Sebastian there sitting stoic.
"Good morning bosses", I grinned.
They didn't even look at me. They seemed in their own trance.
What the hell is going on? Is there some weird flu around here?
"Boss!", I said loudly.
Rowan and Sebastian look at me in surprise.
It's only then did I see the light bags under their eyes. They seemed exhausted and tired as if they hadn't slept all night.
"Oh hey Leah. All ready for work?", Boss smiled weakly.
Weird.
"You mean all ready for school?", I asked with a surprised smile.
"Oh yeah same", He nods after realising.
Now that school's started I'll be doing less work for the mafia as usual as Boss doesn't want me to compromise education.
Also, Don's given clear orders.
"Yeah. Gonna go get Troy", I said pointing upstairs.
He sighs and nods. Sebastian looked away.
"He's in his room", Boss tells me.
I nod in confusion as I climb up the stairs.
Why is the aura so sad around here? Like someone's depressed.
I walk inside a corridor looking around and suddenly realising I don't know which room is Troy's.
I walk straight trying to figure out. There were rooms both the sides on the corridor. No one was around for me to ask.
Straight ahead at the last there was a room and I decided to start from there to see if it's his or if I see someone I'll ask them.
I stop before entering it knowing it'll be rude to just open it. I knocked first.
I waited, but got no answer. I frowned and put my hand on the handle to open to see if it's Troy who's refusing to open up. I was going to open it when I got interrupted.
"Don't!", I heard a voice.
I jump a bit in surprise and turn to see it was Brody. He had a frown on his face as he looked at me.
Probably because of his almost yell one of the room's door opened and a head peeked out to know what's going on.
It was Emmett.
"That room's empty and out of bounds", Brody said sternly.
Ooookay?
Before I could say anything else he walked into some room which I'm assuming is his and slammed the door shut.
um alright..
Emmett sighed heavily and came out of his room.
"Sorry Leah he's just in a bit of a bad mood", Em smiled apologetically.
"It's fine. Everyone here seems upset for some reason though. Is everything okay?", I asked curiously.
He sighed and looked down hesitantly.
"You looking for something?", He asked ignored my question.
I frowned. Okay what is going on?
"Yeah looking for Troy. We'll be late for school. Theo told me he doesn't want to go", I replied.
"That's his room. And yeah he's being stubborn today", Em said.
I walk to the room he pointed which was opposite of his. I knock on the door.
"GO AWAY! I SAID I WON'T GO TO SCHOOL TODAY!", Troy yelled from inside.
I look at the door in shock.
"He's angry. Everyone's been trying to get him to leave so he's pissed now", Em smiled sheepishly.
'Wow. Troy is angry? Never thought that could happen", I said in surprise.
I try to open the door but it was locked. I sighed and knocked again. I heard a loud grunt from inside before the door opened.
"I said I- ", Troy frowned and paused seeing me.
I smile and wave.
"Leah?", He said in surprise.
"Hola amigo. Ready to hit the road to hell hole?", I grin wide.
He didn't smile.
"I'm not coming today. I'm sorry you came all the way here", He said.
"Why not? You were so excited", I asked crossing my arms.
"I just don't want to. Tomorrow maybe okay? Bye", Troy said and was closing the door when I stopped him.
"Troy that's not how you speak to her", Em scolded him.
Troy frowned and I stop Em with a soft look. I could see Troy was upset.
"You don't want to miss first day back trust me. It will be more weird for you tomorrow", I try to reason.
"It's fine. I'll deal with it", Troy replied without any expression.
Okay...what..is..going..on?
I thought of letting it be and had decided to leave when Em walked past me inside the room to Troy.
"You should go. It will take your mind off the thing", Em whispered but I heard.
"I don't want to take my mind of it", Troy argued.
"Troy please. You have to go out okay. We'll let you know what happens after the meet", Em said seriously.
"But- ", Troy frowned.
"She came all the way here for you because you asked her to. Now why do you want to miss your first day when you were so excited", Em said seriously.
I sighed. I don't know what was happening and I thought I should leave.
"Um it's fine if he doesn't want to come Em. I think I'll go", I said taking a step back.
"No wait I'll come", Troy sighed.
I look at him. Em smiled patting his shoulder.
"I'm glad", He whispered to Troy.
Troy nods reluctantly.
"Leah give me five minutes. I'll come down", Troy said softly.
I smile and nod. Em comes out and the closed the door and we both head down.
"You had breakfast?", Em asked.
"Yeah", I nod.
"Well I think you can still have a cookie. I made some yesterday. They're really tasty. Try one", Em smiled walking to the kitchen.
I smile and nod following him.
We enter the kitchen and I take a seat at the counter. Emmett brings me a box and opens it and offers it to me. I take one and eat it.
"Hmm it's really good", I appreciated him as it tasted amazing.
He smiled thankfully.
Then he offered me more and I eat it as we wait for Troy. I thought about Brody's behaviour earlier.
"Hey Em. That room from before. Brody said it was out of bounds. May I ask why?", I asked curiously.
He looked at me and hesitated.
"You don't have to tell me if you can't", I said immediately.
I mean it would be something private and I didn't want to intrude.
He sighs and smiled a bit. "I guess it's fine. I can tell you."
I sit straight.
"The room Brody stopped you from entering has been kept closed since years now", Emmett sighs.
That peeked my interest.
"That room is always unoccupied. More than 15 years ago Uncle Seb closed that room and never allowed anyone to use it", Emmett began.
Really?
"Why?", I asked curiously.
Emmett looked at me and sighed a bit like he was sad.
"That room was gonna belong to one more Kingston", He reveals.
I almost gasped. Huh?!
"What? You mean there's more of you?", I asked immediately.
He chuckled.
"No no. Not now. But there was going to be. Years ago", He said almost whispering.
He looked out of the window as if thinking deeply about something.
For some reason this felt very private and I thought maybe I should keep my curiousity to myself.
He seemed sad and I knew whatever it is it's not a happy thing.
"You don't have to tell me Em. I understand", I said when he didn't say anything.
He turns to face me.
"No it's fine. It doesn't hurt as much anymore", He smiled a bit.
I nod and wait for him to continue.
"Well years ago. Before all of this fiasco like you know that happened, my aunt and uncle were pregnant with their fifth child. Brody was one year old that time. So it's quite an old story", Emmett smiled softly.
My heart skipped a beat. Wow.
Another Kingston?!
"We were all happy and sure it was going to a boy again. Another baby brother. But shockingly it wasn't. When it was possible to know the gender the doctor revealed that it was going to be a girl infact", Emmett smiled emotionally.
I gawked at him. What the-
Oh my god.
"A girl in a family of boys. Can you imagine the happiness?", He said looking at me.
I totally could. It would be so cool. I mean just thinking about it made me excited.
"Everyone was happy. Uncle was ecstatic. It's not that Uncle Seb or Dad never wished for a girl before, but they were never this badly hoping for a girl now. They would just wish yes, but they always loved every single boy that came along", Emmett grinned.
I unconsciously smiled.
"Uncle Seb was over the moon. He had already made so many plans and arrangements. He alloted that room for her and had already decorated it as well. Us boys were way too happy", Emmett smiled to himself.
Damn it's awesome.
"Then as the due date was approaching you could just see the Kingstons glowing in happiness. It was like christmas was going on for nine months in this mansion", Emmett chuckled a bit.
I smiled
Then his smiled faded causing me to frown.
"But before almost a month of her birth the doctor said there will be some complications during the pregnancy. My aunt was giving birth for the fifth time and there were some risks it seems. It wasn't a deadly risk, but there was some risk he said", Emmett frowned remembering.
I kinda figured what was going on and my heart was clenching.
Oh god please.
"But that didn't pull up the brakes on our happiness. We were still happy, but genuinely a bit worried for aunty as well. She was clear though that she wanted to give birth. Uncle was taking extreme care of both his wife and his unborn baby girl. All of us were. Dad was doing everything he could to keep the soon to be parents stress free", Emmett said with a light smile.
I take a deep breath. He paused before he continued.
"The time of the birth was scary. Aunty was in extreme pain. Her health was deteriorating. She had lost a lot of blood. My sister's life was in danger as well. It was such a scary hour the moment she went into labour", Emmett whispered lowly.
I was staring at him in anticipation. Almost anxious.
"We all were just praying so fucking hard. But at the end none of us were ready to face the harsh reality", He said his voice breaking a bit.
My mouth parts open. I gulped not ready to hear it.
Please no.
"My aunt gave birth, but my cousin baby sister didn't survive", Emmett's eyes closed as he looked in pain.
I gasped. Fuck no.
"The doctors saved my aunt with some difficulty, but the Kingston baby girl was no more. That shook the family. Uncle Seb's heart was broken into pieces. He was so excited for his baby girl that getting to never have seen her or hold her just...", Emmett cut himself off.
He looked away and wiped a tear that was ready to fall off his eyes.
"I'm so sorry", I whispered with a heavy heart.
I didn't know what to say. I felt so bad for them.
They lost one of their own..
"Don't be. It took a while for all of us to cope. Uncle Seb was a bit depressed, but he didn't lose hope on his desire to have a girl. He and aunty had planned to try again, but that one hope was also crushed when the doctor said aunty won't be able to have kids anymore since the last pregnancy's complications", Emmett said softly.
Oh man.
"Uncle still didn't lose hope. He had an idea and discussed this with Dad. He was ready to adopt a baby girl", Emmett smiled a bit.
I smiled. Wow. Good idea.
"Yeah. He was sure of it. They didn't mind if she wouldn't have the Kingston blood. She would be theirs", Emmett shrugged smiling.
I realised then.
"But Sebastian..didn't?", I asked curiously.
"He couldn't", Em replied.
"Why?", I wondered.
"Aunty the next day of hearing this plan decided to up and leave. She wanted a divorce from Uncle Seb", Emmett said with his jaw clenched.
What the fuck? Who does that?
They could have discussed it. But divorce?!
"She and Uncle were having some problems already I guess and Aunty just didn't want to stay anymore. I think they fell out of love because aunty had grown a bit..snappy and testy after the pregnancy of our sister", Emmett explains.
"She just left the second she got a divorce. She didn't even bother to see her sons. Uncle seb had grown to hate her for that. Before he just didn't love her. But now he hated her for her behaviour towards their sons", He said with a bit of bitterness.
I frown.
"Uncle Seb even though never wanted to see her face again tried to contact her when Brody and James would keep asking for their mother. They were mere kids. They wouldn't understand", Emmett sighed.
I was feeling angry for them.
"But Aunty upright said no. She didn't come back no matter how much her sons wanted to see her. Even Dad tried to convince her. But nothing worked", Em spat angrily.
Damn.
"Since that day Wes, Char, Jamie and Brody have grown to literally just hate that woman. They collectively despise her", Emmett said.
As they should. Obviously didn't say that out loud.
"Everyone does actually. We all do. We all hated aunty for what she did", Em shrugged.
I nod in understanding.
"Uncle Seb became both father and mother for his sons. It was the same for me and my brothers as well. My mother too passed away after a few years due to her illness", Em shrugged with a small smile.
I sighed.
"So Uncle and Dad never and I mean never left them or us unloved or uncared for. They took the responsibility of us nine brothers. That's why we all are so close. That's why my brothers are so close to Uncle Seb and my cousins to my Dad", Emmett smiled softly.
I smiled.
"In all this drama the thought of adoption just went away like that. Uncle could still adopt but then he wasn't sure if he would be able to take care of a baby. Dad and Uncle already had enough responsibilities you know", Emmett smiled sadly.
I nod slowly.
"Then in a few years this fiasco happened and the wish to have a girl in the family was just out of the window", Emmett shrugged.
I sighed deeply.
"Ten years went by and here we are", He smiled in conclusion.
I looked at him. I didn't know what to say.
Wow. What a story.
"So the room still remains close. In these years Dad himself did the cleaning of the room. Infact when Uncle and my cousins came back home and toured around the mansion they spent a lot of time there. They still miss her, but they coped better now..until yesterday", Emmett said whispering the last part.
"What?", I asked not catching the last thing.
He shakes his head no saying it's nothing. I nod.
"I wish you had your sister. That would have been amazing. I would have pitied her though", I shrug.
"Why?", He asked with a frown.
"A house full of boys and her? Damn Emmett anyone would lose it", I smirked.
He chuckled and nodded.
Suddenly we hear footsteps and see Troy walk in.
"Let's go", He said softly.
I nod standing up. I waved at Em and we walk out.
"Bye Bosses", I grin as we pass the living room.
They look up at us and smiled in surprise.
"Wow you convinced him to come with you?", Sebastian smiled.
"Em did most of it", I wave it off.
They smiled in understanding. Troy stared at his father intently. Rowan nods seriously.
Again. Weird.
We two then leave for school.
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David's POV:
I was trying to work, but couldn't get to finish anything.
Leah just left for school a few minutes ago and I'm still stuck thinking about what happened yesterday at the Kingstons.
Some night it was yesterday
Did I do the right thing? I think yes.
But it has to be one of the most shocking realities any of us have faced. Especially Kingstons.
I remember every single detail about how it all started...
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(THE PREVIOUS NIGHT):-
(When Rowan and David had made plans to meet at the mansion)
I sighed as I reach the Kingston mansion.
I stay inside my car looking at the huge place and asked myself if I'm doing the right thing.
I think I am. I don't know why Susan is acting so weird, but I don't think it's right to hide something this huge from this family.
Screw it.
I don't care for them. I'm doing this for my daughter.
Also I already have informed Rowan of me coming here. So it would be rude to keep them waiting.
I drove to the gates and was stopped by the guards. It was the same one from the last time.
"Come on you know me. Let me in", I said.
He smiled as he walks to me.
"Sorry sir. Gotta check you first. Would you please come out?", He said cheekily.
Oh he's enjoying it.
"Yeah yeah do it. What if I have a bomb on me?", I said sarcastically as I get out.
"Tck tck. I've told you before sir. Never joke about security here", He sighs shaking his head as he did his job.
Once done I give him a tight smile and get inside my car and drive through the gates. He tipped his invisible hat.
I then walk to the door and rang the bell.
The door opens and I see Chase this time. He smiled as he saw me.
"Oh hey Mr Stevenson. What a surprise", He grinned.
"Hello Chase. And please call me David", I smiled waving my hand.
"Okay David. Come on in", He politely gestured me to walk in.
I thanked him and walk inside.
"So here to see Dad again?", He asked curiously.
"Yeah him and your Uncle. This time I gave him a heads up", I smiled.
"Okay", He chuckled.
He asked me to wait in the living room while he gets them.
I walk to the place and sighed as I take a seat. My eyes drift past the furniture and then at the photos above the fire place.
I stood up and walked to it. A smile immediately formed on my face looking at them. I remember them. Some were new. Some old.
So many kids were in one photo and I knew they were the sons of my friends.
"They looked cute back then. God knows what happened now", I heard an amused voice.
I didn't have to turn to know who it was. I can recognise the voice and the humor anywhere.
I smiled as I turn to see Sebastian standing there along with Rowan with a wide smile on his face.
"Well atleast they aren't like their fathers who turned out to be absolutely ugly. Age is not just a number", I shrugged.
They were offended so bad that it made me laugh.
"Oh you son of a bitch", Sebastian gawks at me.
"He's become very rude now brother. I'm warning you. I experienced it first hand last time. He's not the same Davy", Rowan smiled cheekily.
I roll my eyes at the ridiculous nickname.
Sebastian chuckled nodding.
I took my time looking at him. He's grown so much just like Rowan. I mean obviously after many years he won't look the same, but he still has his charm.
The same hard jaw and the vibrant smile. Except he seemed a little thinner than I expected from a gym freak.
Did I mention that back at school I had a crush on Seb?
No? Okay.
"Well did you expect any different from someone you ghosted years back and that someone was supposedly your best friend", I grin wide.
Sebastian grimaced. Rowan scratches the back of his head.
"Ah you still pissed about that?", Rowan frowns.
"Of course", I scoffed.
"Ah man we're really sorry. Come on you can forgive us right? You were never one to be able to hold on to grudges. You hate fights infact", Sebastian sheepishly pointed out.
"Not everything is the same from when we were in school. People change a lot", I smiled softly.
Yup there was a Susan mention right there.
They looked at me with a curious smile for a second and then chuckled.
"Man you're scaring me", Sebastian nervously chuckled.
I laughed in amusement. Rowan shakes his head looking at me.
I walk towards them and put my hand out for a handshake. Seb surprised me by pulling me into a hug.
"Oh come on David. You're still my best friend", He said genuinely patting my back.
I smiled as I hug him. Rowan suddenly jumped in.
"Ah the group is back!", Rowan screeched in a girly way.
"Jeez brother shut your hole", Sebastian winced.
"Hey watch that mouth", Rowan argued.
I shake my head at them.
"I was wrong. You two haven't changed. Still a pain in each other's ass", I sighed taking a seat on the couch.
I won't lie, this was fun. It reminded me of so many times we laughed, played and hungout as best friends.
God I miss those days.
They roll their eyes childishly and take a seat as well on the opposite side.
"So how you've been doing? Last time I came you were out for some business", I said.
"Yeah. Some work", Sebastian nods with a small smile and looked at Rowan.
I nod in understanding.
So how do I bring up the daughter topic? Damn it's harder than I thought.
"So how's your buisness doing?", Sebastian asked with a smile.
"Good. This year especially as been kind to us. We've been appointed as the top brand in the fashion chronicles", I said with a happy smile.
"Wow that's amazing. Congratulations David", Rowan smiled wide.
"Thanks", I smiled.
"Rowan tells me you have two daughters. I'm so happy for you", Sebastian smiled genuinely.
Ah just wait till you know one of them is yours.
"Yeah. They're my everything. My princesses, my world and my home. They're a blessing", I smile softly.
They look at me with genuine happiness.
"Wow. Seeing you talk like that it makes me so happy Dave. I can see you love them so much", Rowan said softly.
"I do. My daughters are the best", I smiled.
Sebastian smiled and nodded.
"I can imagine that. Trust me take it from two fathers who only have boys. Having a girl in the house would be such a great thing. Like a little cute baby girl", Sebastian sighed with distant smile.
I felt so bad for him. He's missing what he already could have had.
I saw Rowan pat Sebastian back with a sad understanding smile. Like there was some underlying meaning to that.
"You're a lucky man. You have two", Sebastian almost whispered with a smile.
I almost told him about Leah at that moment.
"Oh come on. I'm sure your sons aren't that bad", I clear my throat and chuckled.
"Oh trust me they are. Such a pain in my ass", Sebastian groans.
Rowan laughs. I shake my head amused.
"Oh really Dad?", I heard a voice.
We three turn to see a bunch of boys standing near the staircase. I recognised Rowan's kids. The other I'm assuming where Sebastian's.
"Wow. Just wow. Unbelievable. That's my father ladies and gentlemen", A boy said dramatically.
"Tone down the drama Jamie. You ain't making a career in movies", Sebastian said shaking his head.
The others chuckled while the boy was very offended.
"I'm your son what did you expect?", The Jamie boy retorts.
This time I laughed along with everyone.
"Oh Mr Stevenson! Hey!", Troy said happily rushing to me.
Aw that boy is cute.
I smile as he runs and plops down next to me.
Rowan chuckled. Sebastian smiled in amusement and others slowly walk to us and sit down around us.
"How you doing Troy?", I asked with a smile.
"I'm doing great. Thank you", Troy said happily.
I chuckled and nodded.
I look at others who looked at me with a curious smile. I knew Chase and Troy only over here.
"I'll introduce you to my sons. This is Charlie, James and Brody", Sebastian smiled as he pointed at each of them.
"Hi", I smiled with a small wave.
They smile back with a nod.
"Also boys he's your Uncle and mine's oldest friend. We were best buddies in school", Sebastian grinned.
"Best buddies really? Could have just said close friends. Way to sound like a ten year old Seb", I said with a deadpanned expression.
They all laugh. Sebastian rolled his eyes.
"Wow. Nice to meet you sir", Brody grinned.
I smiled back. Others grin wide.
"You guys David here knows a lot stories about our fathers. Like the school version of the Kingston brothers", Chase grinned teasingly.
"Oh really. I wanna hear them", Charlie smiled.
"Me too! That sounds fun!", James said excitedly.
I chuckled.
"Yeah yeah. I'm sure you do. Also, Chase some respect please? Calling him by his name?", Rowan said disappointedly.
I replied before Chase did.
"Oh shush you formal mannered wannabe. I asked him to call me David", I commented.
Chase pulled out his tongue on his father. Others laughed.
Seb and Rowan stare at me in shock.
"What? You're behaving as if you two were so well mannered back when you were of their age", I scoffed.
"Yes we were!", Rowan defends himself.
"Mrs Montgomery didn't seem to think so when you used her phone to text her boyfriend that his weiner is smaller than his little finger", I smirked.
The kids roll over in laughter. Seb and Rowan gawk at me.
"Or the time when you vandalised the staff room and blamed it on Madam Rose's dog. I mean what were you thinking?", I smirked wide enjoying this.
The boys laugh louder.
"Why dude why?", Sebastian whines looking at his kids.
"David seriously? In front of our kids? They won't let this go", Rowan looked at me in shock.
I shrugged.
"Man I wanna hear more!", Troy wheezes.
"No thank you. Go to your rooms", Rowan smiled tightly.
The boys gawk at him.
"No stay. I'm enjoying this", I smiled patting Troy's back.
The boys snickered. My friends gave me look.
"You see that David? Our fathers were brats themselves and they scold us if we do anything close to a prank", James said dramatically.
I smiled shaking my head.
"That's because your pranks are deadly", Sebastian smiled sarcastically.
"No they're not! They're just a mild risky that's it", Brody scoffs.
My friends look at him in disbelief while I snickered.
"You boys are just the younger version of your fathers", I said in amusement.
"Oh I don't if that's a good thing", Brody frowned.
"Yeah that's a big insult", James crossed his arms.
My friends looked offended. I was amused though.
"So how where are your other kids?", I asked softly.
"Oh Theo, Em and Dean are still at work. And Weston, Sebastian's oldest is with them. They must be heading home infact", Rowan replied.
I nod in understanding.
As if on cue the front door opened. We all look at it and I saw the remaining Kingston boys walk in.
The one I didn't know was Weston obviously. He had a hand on his stomach and was walking a bit slow.
"Oh hey boys. Come on here", Sebastian called out to them.
The four look up and smile walking towards us. Rowan's kids recognise me.
"Oh hey Mr Stevenson. Didn't know you're coming", Theodore smiled putting his and out.
I stood up and shake his hand with a smile.
"Blame your father for that", I smiled.
He chuckled nodding.
"Good to see you again", Emmett smiled wide.
"Likewise", I smile back.
Dean waved at me and I wave back.
"Weston meet my best friend from school. David Stevenson", Sebastian introduced us.
Weston smiled at me and came forward to shake his hand.
"Nice to meet you", He said softly.
"Me too. You're a spitting image of your father. Take it as a compliment please", I smiled.
He laughed immediately. Everyone did.
"Oh I missed you!", Dean laughs.
I sat back down smirking at my friends who seemed so shocked.
"Oh man", Sebastian shakes his head.
Rowan groans loudly.
"It's really nice to meet you sir. I like a man who can make my father and Uncle do this", Weston chuckled pointing at them.
My friends looks defeated. I grinned.
"I'll take full credits for that. And please boys call me David despite what your fathers tell you. I'm not as old as them", I wave my hand nonchalantly.
"We two are of the same age!", Rowan looks at me in disbelief.
"Still it seems like it's time you two start using night cream", I smiled sweetly.
The boys roll over in laughter again.
"Oh that was a burn", Brody snickered.
"Thank you for that David", Theodore chuckled.
I smirk and nod.
"I regret introducing you to my kids", Rowan groans.
"We don't", His kids laugh.
We actually had a good time for another half hour and even though I wanted to talk about Leah I couldn't.
I mean how to just ask about something like that?
"You should have dinner with us", Charlie smiled politely.
"Yeah! It will be nice!", Troy said happily.
The rest of the boys nod as well.
"Oh no no you guys carry on. I have plans with my daughters", I refused with a smile.
I need to speak to them before I leave.
"Aw that's a bummer. I surely would have enjoyed a few more fun stories about Dad and Uncle", James pouts.
"Someone really wishes to go to bed without dinner", Sebastian smiled sweetly.
I smiled in amusement while others laugh.
"Ah see. My father really is a very rude man. Who would believe he was fun once upon a time. Ahh how I wish those days come back", James said dramatically.
I chuckled. Rowan smiled shaking his head.
"I swear he's like his mother. Can't let go of a chance to over act. These are not my genes", Sebastian shakes his head.
Everyone chuckled. James looked offended.
That's it! Take the chance!
"That reminds me. I'm sorry about your divorce with Susan. I know it was long ago, but I never thought that would happen", I said softly.
Yup me jumping at the one chance I get.
Everyone suddenly looked serious. No fun faces nothing.
"Yeah. It didn't work out", Sebastian shrugs with a bitter smile.
I nod slowly. His sons looked away with an emotion I didn't understand.
"Yeah she told me. That's how I came to know", I said gently.
All their head snap towards me immediately.
"What? She told you?", Sebastian questioned seriously.
"Yeah she's in LA for the past week or so. She came to see me", I said.
Now some looked pissed. Sebastian's jaw clenched. Rowan sighs looking away.
They clearly don't like her.
"I'm assuming you haven't met her?", I asked slowly.
"No. She doesn't have time for her family Dave. Trust me she's changed a lot since school", Sebastian scoffs.
Oh boy.
His sons looked a bit angry now? Wow.
"She clearly had time to meet you, but you would be surprised to know that she hasn't contacted us after the divorce. Almost as if she doesn't have any kids", Sebastian vented out.
Fuck.
I sighed looking down.
No one spoke for a minute and I knew I have to tell him.
How long can I keep it from him?
They seem like such a happy family. God it feels like a crime to hide something this big from them.
"Seb I think you should speak to her", I said lowly.
They all look at me weirdly.
"What?", Sebastian said in confusion.
"Yeah. I think she has something to tell you", I said seriously.
"I don't wanna hear anything she has to tell me", Sebastian said angrily.
"Trust me you wanna hear this one", I said seriously.
There was a pause and everyone was staring at me.
"What do you mean?", Sebastian asked curiously.
I think about how to break it to him.
"Look I don't think I'm the right person to tell you anything. I'm still an outsider no matter how close we guys were. She's your ex wife and she should tell you this", I said seriously.
"What are you talking about David?", Rowan asked in confusion.
The boys all looked serious and suspicious.
"Just ask her. She will tell you. I'll give you her number", I said taking out my phone.
They stared at me while I grab the notepad from the table in front of me and wrote down the number and gave it to Seb.
"David why are you asking me to talk to my ex wife?", Sebastian asked seriously.
"Look I know this seems weird, but she'll tell you what she should have years ago. She probably will be reluctant at first, but I'll force her to. Don't worry", I said.
With that I stood up to leave. They all immediately stand up as well.
"Oh come on. You can't leave like this. Tell me what is happening", Sebastian asked me.
I look at them and sighed.
"I came here last time to find out something. You weren't there. Rowan I just didn't randomly decide to see a long lost friend one day. I was here because Susan told me something which has shaken me to the core. So you have to know it from her because I'm sure you'll be shocked just like me", I said softly.
Rowan frowned a bit. The boys looked confused.
"David don't go on rounds. Please get to the point. What is it? What did Susan do?", Rowan asked seriously.
I sighed in frustration.
I didn't want to reveal it. It didn't seem right. I'm an outsider. It's their family thing.
"Guys please. It's something real serious. I suggest you speak to her. You'll anyway want to contact me after that", I said with a finality.
They stare at me ridiculously.
"You do realise whatever you're saying is not making sense to me", Sebastian frowned.
I sighed pinching the tip of my nose.
"This conversation went serious way too sudden. You're saying you came here to find out something. What is it?", Rowan asked curiously.
I gulped. I tried to calm my nerves.
Okay, let's do it.
"Tell me guys. Are these your only kids?", I said pointing at the boys.
The boys were caught off guard.
"Obviously yes", Sebastian replied.
Rowan nods seriously.
"I don't think so", I whispered.
The looks they gave me next were enough to make me wanna run away.
"What? What the hell does that mean?", Rowan immediately spoke up.
I look away.
"What are you saying? Please I'm actually nervous now", Sebastian asked in an urgent voice.
"What did you mean by 'I don't think so" David?", Rowan asked.
Oh man. Fuck this is hard.
"Susan was pregnant before you two divorced. Am I right?", I asked.
Their expressions changes. They looked in pain now.
"Yes. She was. But we lost the child as soon as it was born", Sebastian said lowly and he looked in pain.
His sons looked away sadly. They looked extremely heartbroken.
That hurt my heart.
"Susan lied. The kid was born alive", I said cautiously.
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-(BACK TO PRESENT)-
(David alone in his living room)
I snapped out of my thoughts when my phone rang.
I take a deep breath as I look to the caller ID and sighed. I didn't pick up. There was some more time before we meet.
I sighed resting my head back.
After I revealed that indeed Sebastian's kid was born alive the reactions were pretty much heart breaking.
(to be continued)
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-AT SCHOOL-
Third's POV:
Troy and Leah has just arrived at the school.
Neither of them had spoken much as whenever Leah started a conversation she would only get one word replies from Troy.
She knew he was upset about something and had realised how much he liked energetic and innocent Troy more.
He was in a mood since yesterday. Infact which Kingston wasn't after what happened.
The news they received had shaken up everyone.
Troy didn't mean to behave this way. He was genuinely happy to go to school with Leah, but right now he couldn't think of anything but yesterday.
He didn't want to come to school because he wanted to wait at his house for the meet.
Everyone was waiting for that.
David and Susan were coming home to talk about it.
Troy didn't want to see his aunt as he had grown to dislike her knowing she was a bad person. But right now he couldn't wait to confront that woman.
Others more than him.
They came in Leah's bike and Troy's mind finally shifted to something other than what's been on his mind.
"Come on. Let's get schedules and stuff", Leah said walking ahead.
Troy followed her looking around at the school.
As they walked in a few people send smiles to Leah and she nodded back.
"You seem famous here", Troy noted.
"Nah not really. They just know me because I had a full on physical fight with a bitch here some time ago", Leah grinned.
Troy chuckled shaking his head knowing that's Leah.
They go to the office and to the lady behind the desk there.
Leah gestured for Troy to go ahead and get his stuff.
"Hello, I'm here to get my schedule. My name's Troy, new student", Troy said.
The lady look up with a smile. "Troy Kingston right?"
Troy nods slowly wondering how she knew.
"Your family is a trustee here. Kingstons are famous", Leah whispered to him.
He nodded back in realisation.
"Here's your schedule and locker number. Have a great day and let us know if you need anything else Mr Kingston", The lady smiled politely.
The school was wanting to be in their good books even though neither Rowan nor Theodore had such requests for any special treatment for Troy.
Troy nods and they leave.
"Let me see", Leah grabbed the schedule from his hand and read it.
Troy smiled a bit looking around as the other students chatting amongst their friends.
"Hmm so almost all of the classes are together except advance biology. Damn you're into that?", Leah grimaced.
"Yeah. I'm good at science", Troy shrugs.
Leah was amazed. Damn he's smart.
They were walking together to their first class when they were interrupted.
Someone jumped on Leah from behind causing her to lose balance surprising Troy who was next to her.
"Guess whooo?", A girl said in extreme excitement covering Leah's eyes with her hands.
She had chocolate brown glowing skin with black curly hair till her neck. Her fashion sense was on point.
"Ooooo I wonder who still behaves like a kid?", Leah pretended to think with her finger on her chin her eyes still covered.
That didn't dampen the girl's excitement.
The girl giggled causing Leah to shake her head with a smile.
"Oh it's Pam!", Leah replied with excitement.
"That's right! Yay! How are you?!", Pam removed her hands from her eyes and jumped to hug her.
Pam was one of Leah's best friends here.
Troy watched in amusement as they two friends hug the shit out of each other.
"I missed you so much!", Pam grinned putting her arm around Leah's shoulder.
"Me too little monkey", Leah laughs.
Pam's attention then goes to the guy who was next to Leah with a small smile on his face.
"Pam meet my new friend Troy. He's new in LA. Troy this idiot monkey is my best friend who goes by the name Pam", Leah smiled wide.
Pam rolls her eyes, but shakes her hand with the boy with a smile.
"Welcome to the hell hole then! Everything's a curse here, but stay with us and you'll love it!", Pam said happily.
Troy chuckled. "Looking forward to it then."
Pam high fives Troy and Leah.
"Where are the other two idiots?", Leah asked curiously.
"Oh I don't know. I'm assuming they're snogging in a random room", Pam shrugged nonchalantly.
Leah chuckled nodding seemingly.
"Come on amigos. Time to sulk and sleep!", Pam grabbed Leah and Troy's hand and started skipping towards their first class.
"History here we come!", Leah chuckled.
Troy smiled in amusement as they walk.
He knew he'll have a good time here and couldn't wait for Brody to join him.
For now he forgot about what happened yesterday and what will happen in a few hours.
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