Chapter 4 Four

"What's with your reaction? Aren't you happy to see me?" He asked with darkened eyes. He didn't quite understand her temper,one of the major reasons he has abandoned her five years ago.

"I believe we don't have any business with each other, Mr. Bates," she said calmly though you could hear some detachment and impatience from her voice.

"Heather don't be like this,we had so many memories,it can just go up in flames," he said shamelessly. Heather was tempted to applaud him due to how shameless he sounded.

She took a deep breath as she forced herself to calm down. If she doesn't calm down,she might end up commiting murder.

"If you know what's good for you,you would leave my sight,I don't know why you are behaving this way,we are not related to each other anymore," Heather said. She was at the verge of losing her patience.

"Why are you speaking this way? You are really hurting me with your words," Stephen said.

Heather looked at him with no ounce of emotion but deep within her,she knew she was ticked off. She pushed him from her sight much to his disbelief and walked calmly.

He looked at her retreating back feeling speechless. He didn't know when Heather became strong. She was always a weak girl and that was one of the reasons he got bored of her.

Naturally,she had taken taekwondo classes when she was abroad so as to learn self-defense so her strength was no joke. She didn't know she would use her skills,but thankfully, everything went well.

She got into her car as she drove home. She had to give her son an heads-up. His father would be coming today.

She also had to prepare dishes as she knew he would stay for dinner. There was she had to do and she became frustrated. She branched by the supermarket to get some groceries. After all,she had just moved in,so there were no foodstuffs.

She got everything she needed and her mood improved by a fraction. Heather was a good cook

"Stephen, what are you doing on the floor,do you want to embarrass our families," Helena asked as she stared at the man in disgust.

"I met Heather,"he said sourly with his head hung low. It was clear he was in a really bad mood.

"What! Who did you say you met just now?" Helena shrieked.

"I guess you have a ear problem because I won't be repeating myself again," he said with sarcasm and she glared at him.

Ever since Heather left which was five years ago, their relationship continued to deteriorate. They could not have a good conversation with each other without arguing. They were not in an healthy relationship.

"Why the heck did you say that? Please don't tell me you love her?" Helena questioned and she got angry seeing he was silent. He basically admitted to the fact.

"Even if you still love her,do you think she would want to be with someone who betrayed her," she mocked him knowing that was his sore spot.

"You had better have no ideas of being with her or you would just be disappointed,you are stuck with me and there's no going back," Helena sneered before leaving for the car park.

Stephen regretted it immediately. If he had known,he would have stood his ground. Heather became beautiful but he is miserable.

"You can meet with her, I'm sure she will understand, and also,she still loves you," his subconscious said to him and he stood up hastily. Yes, that was the best thing to do.

He walked swiftly to his car as he picked up his phone to call a person. He had to find out where she was staying. He also had to prepare so that she would see his sincerity.

Heather got home swiftly as there was no traffic jam on the way. She met her son sleeping on the couch. Obviously,he has been waiting for her.

Her heart softened immediately as she picked him up. She would take him to his room so he can sleep comfortably.

"Mummy," he called as he snuggled into her warmth. Her heart melted looking at his face which was the mini carbon of Killian.

He had not woken up but he knew it was his mom. After all,he could smell her.

"Your dad would be coming soon,so you won't be ridiculed that you don't have a dad anymore," Heather said as dropped him on the bed. She kissed the skin between his brows and smiled negative leaving the room.

Damien's eyes flew open as soon as he was sure that his mother had left the room. His eyes showed visible excitement.

He had heard what his mom had said. His dad was coming home. Hr had to prepare well. He got down from the bed and took a note. He opened to a page and the contents read,

"Things I would love to do with my father when I meet him."

It was clear, Damien was really prepared for the meeting with his dad.

Two hours later, Damien was seated obediently with his hands on his laps. He had an expectant look in his face. He was waiting for his father.

"Are you excited to meet your father?" Heather asked seeing her son's expectant look. She had never seen such a look on his face ever since she had given birth to him.

He always had a cold and detached look but he was obviously happy to see his father for the first time.

"Of course,Heath,my father is coming home after five years,I have to be excited," he said calmly. He had always called her Heath instead of mom.

"Well,I will go check on the arrangements," Heather said and stood up. She couldn't win in an argument against him anyway.

Damien heard a a car honk and his excitement was visibly shown. He stood up immediately and went outside immediately. He had to be the first one his dad saw.

Killian looked at the normal building and frowned. How could his son and his love be staying in such a small place?

Actually,the place was big enough but for someone who has lived his whole life in affluence,he would find it a bit small.

Damien was standing in front of the door. He was waiting for Killian to come in. He could see Killian already and he couldn't wait anymore so he impulsively knocked on the car's door.

"Are you coming in or not?" Killian heard a childish voice ask him and he rolled down the glass window and he saw a miniature version of himself.

He signaled for him to him to leave the car's door so he could come out of the car and Damien did so.

"Are you my father?" Damien asked inquisitively. He could see that this uncle looked like him so he wanted to confirm.

"Yes of course,you must be my son,you are really handsome," Killian said with different emotions. He had mixed feelings about having a son.

"You are also handsome,I guess I got my looks from you,can I hug you?" Damien asked tentatively. He didn't know if his dad would accept this.

"Yes you can," Killian said and Damien hugged him at once. Killian held him as he felt hot tears threatening to escape from his eyes.

Probably because of bonds,but he felt inexplicably drawn to him.

"You know I have always wanted a father, sometimes I thought I might never have a father so I became numb to the jokes I got from my classmates,but it's good you are here,"

Damien said with various emotions. He spoke with the voice of a child but with the intelligence of an adult.

Killian felt inexplicably guilty. He had missed the out on various events in his child's life. He had also caused his son to be insulted and alienated by his schoolmates. It was his fault.

"It's my fault, I'm here now,no one would bully you anymore,we would tell the whole world that you are my son and I'm your father,no one would dare bully you,I promise you," Killian vowed.

"Really?" Damien asked with bright eyes. Killian nodded with an heavy heart. He couldn't understand why anyone would want to bully this cute boy.

"If you guys are done with your reunion, would you come in for dinner," Heather asked with folded hands.

"I have something for you,I need to get it," Killian said excitedly. He went into his car and brought out several gifts packages. It was not only meant for Damien but also for Heather.

"Here," Killian said as he handed him the package.

"Isn't this too much?" Heather asked with doubt as she glanced at the packages. They were in the living room already.

"It's not too much,after all it can't even make up for the five years I spent apart from him," Killian said.

"As you wish," Heather said resignedly. She couldn't win against them. She had to admit, Damien was really like his father.