Chapter 199 PROTECTIVE FOR CYRUS
1798words
RING … RING … RING …
My phone keeps ringing continuously but I don't pay any heed to look at it and attend the call because I know taking this call would only waste my energy Ann is never going to surrender her stubbornness and at this moment I need to save my energy to handle Tessa.
Because her stubbornness has also arisen a lot.
She told me she needs some time and here it's been more than five hours since this woman has vanished from my sight.
My stomach growled making me uncomfortable, since I stepped into Chicago I haven't had a bite of any food. At first, it was anxiety and then after meeting Tessa I am frightened that she would try to escape from me hence I haven't left the parking lot of her building's compound.
I lean back in my seat trying to think of more ways to convince Tessa when out of a sudden there is a knock on my window and I get startled by it.
KNOCK … KNOCK …
I slide down the window and look at Tessa, who is standing outside with a shawl over her clothes. I expect her to bring me any food but Nah… my bad luck she comes empty-handed.
Sigh.
"So, have you made a decision?" I get off the car and ask her eagerly.
"Yes, I … I want you to sign this." She hands me a piece of paper in hesitation and I take it curiously.
I look down at the words that have been written on paper and then frown deeply, when I look up at her, her gaze shows me that she is damn serious about all this.
"You want a divorce and Cyrus's custody?" I ask in doubt to be sure and she nods her head in return.
"What about Aaron? Isn't he also your child?" I ask her a bit sarcastically. How could she not mention Aaron in all this? Doesn't she know it's because of Aaron I am standing here to bring her back to him?
"We both had been living separately for years and … I will keep visiting him." She says in reassurance, not a single emotion reflects on her face and it makes me furious yet disheartened too.
How could she not think of Aaron's feelings?
"Fine, I'll sign it now. If that's what it takes to give my Aaron his life back then I would gladly do it." I say through gritted teeth,f**king mad at her, how could she so easily demand a divorce from me like this?
Isn't there a single percent of love left in her heart for me? Has she turned all cold for me? How?
Rummaging through my things, I find a pen and sign that single paper in front of her effortlessly.
"Here, all done." I hand her the single paper and she takes it with a serious face.
What? You're still not happy?
"Bring Cyrus down, we need to leave now." I tell her when she intends to leave quietly, he pauses a moment and then tilts her head to me, "I need to pack things and other things too…" She begins to make excuses and I cut her off instantly.
"My people will take care of everything. You just need to come with Cyrus only. I have everything for you both in Denver."
She looks at me for a moment trying to ponder on my words and protest and I look at her calmly waiting for her another lame excuse when surprisingly she let out only one word from her mouth shocking me to the core.
"Ok."
And there, she turns and again disappears from my sight.
Huff...
It wasn't that bad.
I clean the mess in the back seat and then call Ron informing him about Tessa's and Cyrus's arrival in Denver and also know details about my jet if it's ready to jet off. I am going to take Tessa and Cyrus back in my private Jet.
In this case, I will get a chance to be near Cyrus. After all, I have missed a lot on that boy.
Then, I quickly send a message to Jethro informing him about my whereabouts.
I hear the sound of footsteps and turn subconsciously to the voice. Tessa stands with sleepy Cyrus in her arms. He is pouting his face in sleep just like Tessa used to do in her sleep.
A faint smile appears on my lips as I opened the door of the car and allow them to sit inside. After they both settled down in the car. I sit in the driver's seat and head straight to the airport.
I keep glancing at both mother and son duo in the rearview mirror and try my best to contain my happiness. Finally, Aaron, I am bringing your mother back.
A proud moment for me that I get successful in convincing this stubborn woman.
RING … RING … RING …
My phone rings again and I glance at it casually, it's Ann. I roll my eyes and then look in the rearview at my wife and son when suddenly Tessa's eyes meet mine and I hold my breath.
The time between us stops and I feel urged to stop the car and then pull her into my arms but her eyes flash an old indifferent look to me and quickly she withdraws her eyes.
I clench the steering wheel tightly in my arms and sigh in disappointment.
She has no feelings for me now. Gone is my sweet lovely Tessa. She is the cold, indifferent Tessa who hates me to the core.
We reach the airport and I lead her the way towards the Jet.
After exchanging greetings with the staff and pilot, I take her inside the Jet. All this way she didn't let go of Cyrus for once, she had been carrying that lazy man in her arms skillfully. I catch her struggling a little with him in her arms but still she is nowhere to put him down or away from her for even a second.
What? Still, she thinks I will take Cyrus away from her?
Such a foolish assumption.
The Jet takes off and the first thing I did was look for the food. I enter the mini bar where one of the women from the staff was standing. I politely ask her for the food. She hands me a fruit salad and a few snacks that I think would be enough to fill my hungry stomach. I give up the idea of drinking, with my son around. It's a bad idea.
After I am done filling my stomach, I walk back to Tessa and she is asleep with Cyrus in her arms but as I step closer to her with the intention to touch Cyrus she immediately flickers open her eyes making me stunned.
"There is a washroom and food. If you need anything." I tell her politely and she looks at me with her struggling thoughts.
She looks reluctant to leave Cyrus and I sigh, "I can't take him away with me. We are in the sky." I tell her meaningfully stretching my hands to take Cyrus from her arms and Thankfully she loosens her grip instead of tightening it.
I take Cyrus from her hold and God, he is heavy.
I look at Tessa and point at the door from where she could find the bar and the washroom. Then turning, I take my place on the seat with Cyrus in my arms. The little boy is deeply asleep and I start to caress his hair lovingly.
He is the complete opposite of Aaron, his cheeks are chubby as though he is carrying some chocolates in his mouth. I chuckle at this though and then squeeze his cheek lightly to be sure he is not keeping anything in his mouth and he isn't.
My arms feel full with him and my heart seems to get wider with immense joy. My son is here in my arms and soon I will be able to hug both of them together.
I wonder if Tessa has told him about me and his brother yet? That mystery still needs to be disclosed after we reach Denver.
I kiss his forehead and there his mother walks back to us with a stone face. "Give me back, Cyrus." She demands stretching her arm and I feel a little offended by her sharp tone.
Can't she stay normal with me?
"I am afraid moving will disturb his sleep. Let him sleep in my arms for a while." I say as politely as I could and she looks irritated by my words as she leans down to forcefully pull him out of my embrace when I tighten my hold on him.
"He is sleeping." I hiss in anger and we both stare into each other's eyes.
The air gets tense between us, not anyone wants to back off, she looks stubborn and so do I.
We both look like immature kids fighting over their favorite candy.
"Please."
Alas, I accept the defeat and her eyes finally soften as she quietly withdraws and then takes the opposite seat to me. She turns her face to look outside but deep down I know she is trying to handle her emotions. She is afraid that I might take away Cyrus from her and at the same time she knows she can do nothing to keep him away from me as I am his biological father.
He would definitely be wanting to be with him.
I could see the terror and helplessness in her eyes but there is no way I would comfort her that I won't take Cyrus away because I know she is never going to trust me. The reason why she has asked for Cyrus's custody is because she knows very well that one day Cyrus would demand for me.
And before that happens, she wants to take Cyrus far away from me.
Sigh, how messy things have become between us.
Even if I want to, I can't resolve the issues between us.
"Have you... Have you told him about us?" I ask Tessa after a while.
"Us?" She raises her brow at me in confusion.
"Me, Ann, and Aaron," I explain.
"Not yet." She replies curtly.
I knew it.
"Aaron... doesn't know about our indifference yet," I inform her, and she gives me a displeased look as I continue. "So, it would be better if we stay polite in front of him." I try to choose my words wisely watching her intently hoping for a positive response but Nah, her response comes out bluntly.
"I won't sleep with you."
Sleep?
Where does that come from ???
