Secret by Dee Aulia (early readers txt) 📕

POV~

 

I was terrified when i see someone familiar among the judges and the sponsors of the competition. What's he doing here. I run to Jason. 

"baby, i have to go back to the restaurant. They need me now. Call me after you finish. I will pick you up later, i promise" i told my son so i wouldn't have to meet him here, with Jason around. I don't want him to know about Jason's existence. My eyes sting from holding my tears. It all flashed back, the things that happened in the past.  

Instead of going to the restaurant, i went straight home. I needed time alone. I need to calm down. 

As soon i arrived home i went straight to Jason's room. Snuggle on his bed and cry... 

Jason.. I hope he won't find out about Jason, i hope Jason won't find out about his father. 

I got up, pick up a photo frame on his bedside table. I look at Jason's picture. 

Please God, don't let him find out about Jason. I don't want to loose my son. He's the only one i have in this world. Please.. 

I look again at Jason's picture. I was so scared because Jason looks alot like Davis. His hair, his eyes, the way he talk and walk. All about him is screaming I AM DAVIS'S SON.. 

 

Chapter 6

Today i have a date with Amy, the girl from college. We've been dating for a while now. I was planning on taking her to the restaurant at the countryside. I've make a reservation a week ago. And i reserved the best spot. I'm sure Amy will love it. And I'm sure it's going to be the best date. 

It was early evening when we arrived. 

It was when the waitress lead us to our reserved table when i saw her standing next to the cashier counter. I stood still dead on my track. She changed a lot. Her long hair was cut short above her shoulder, she didn't wear clothes that are few sizes bigger for her like she used to wear at school. But instead, she wear a red sexy dress that shows her perfect curves. Her boobs looks fuller especially with the V line that shows her cleavage. The dress ends above her knees and the slit at the side shows a little of her slender thigh. I swallowed hard. When i was about to walk over to her, Amy slid her hand to my arms. 

"baby..let's go" Amy urge me while pulling me. No, i can't let this chance slip away. I've been waiting for her too long. I can't let her just disappear again. 

"wait at our table" i said to Amy and turn around to approach her. But before i reach to where she stand, a little boy appears from the room next to the counter.

"mommy let's go" the boy said and tugging her hands. I froze. She married another guy and had a child!!

I feel tight in my chest. My heart broken. All my hope died.

She turn around and now we are face to face. She froze, her face gone white. She pulled the boy away from me and hide him behind her back in a protective way. It's like I'll do anything to hurt  her son.

"hi.." that's all i said 

"what are you doing here" she asked. The look in her eyes, i couldn't understand what it is. Is it fear? But why?

"so you married?" i asked. 

"is there any of your concern?" she replied, still looking terrified. She tried to walk pass me, but i grab her arm. I felt the electric spark. I was surprise she still had that effect on me. I thought i already over her. I thought i already moved on.

"let go" she said grimly pulling out her arm from my hand. 

"do you really hate me that much" i said broken heartedly. But before i hear her answer Amy come.

"baby, what takes you so long. Do you know her?" Amy asked, she looked at Vinier quizzically from head to toe. 

"sorry, i think he misidentified me. I don't know him" Vinier said to Amy and told her son to go. I can only watch her pass by, not knowing what to do. Her son turn his head around and look at me and smile.

That boy, i recognise him. But where did i saw him. Ugh.. My brain's not working.

 Surprisingly the date went well, although Amy a little suspicious of my behavior towards Vinier at first. And asked me many questions about Vinier.

"i thought she was my high school's friend" that's all i said and told her to drop it off. And she did. 

 

Days passed by as usual. And today i was supposed to pick up my mom at the gallery. Tonight we are having a family dinner. I arrived at the gallery earlier. When i enter mom's office, she was with Brenda, the woman who managed the gallery. She 28 but look younger than her age. They were sorting out some uninteresting drawings.

"hmm.. I like this.. What do you think Dave " mom said holding up a paper. There's a drawing of a girl and a dog between trees. 

"what is that?" i asked

"it's the drawing from the competition we sponsored"

"isn't it have strong character" my mom said beaming, still holding up the drawing.

The drawing competition.. Ahh.. The boy.. He is from the competition. 

"mom do you have the competitor's information data?" i asked hopefully.

"yes.. Why?" mom eyed me quizzically. 

"can i see it" i asked, trying to look normal so my mom won't be too curious.

 Brenda gave me the files. It's not hard to find the boy's information data because he was the winner, and the files of the three winners are marked.

Jason Shawn, born on August 13th 2013.

I went still.. I felt my blood drained. 

No way.. 

 

 

~Vinier POV~

 

Since the incident of our unplanned encounter, I've been terrified of going to the restaurant. So i hand over everything to my trusted employees. And Jason, i personally drive him to and from school.

I just hope he won't learn about Jason's existence. It's best if he thinks I'm married. He has a girlfriend anyway, so i think it he won't give me trouble.

Jason is happier now that i have more time to spend with him. It made me feel guilty. I always busy with the restaurant all this times.

Today we were planning on going to the park. Jason was busy packing his stuff while i pack our lunch. It's been a long time since we go on a picnic. The last time was when Laura still around.

I called out from the living room "are you ready to go"

Then he running out of his room with his back pack.

"slow down will you" i said before giving him a quick hug, a peck on his cheek and sofly slap his little butt.

Then he pulled me impatiently. "let's go... Let's go..." 

I open the front door and went still. There's an expensive car parked at the driveway. A man leaning on the driver seat, one hand hanging down at the open window, his eyes glued at our front porch. 

Davis..

As soon as he saw us open of the door, he jumped out of the car. He walk over, his eyes on Jason. My heart stop beating. I know at that moment the things that i fears most is happening now. 

I clutched Jason's hand protectively. My heart beats so hard. 

"hi.." that's all he said, standing a few steps away from us. His eyes moving from me to Jason. 

"we need to talk" he added when i didn't make an attempt to greet him back. My heart dropped, my blood drained from my body. 

"why didn't you tell me" 

"i don't know what you're talking about" i managed to say, i know it wasn't convincing. 

"i know you know what I'm talking about, do you want me to spell it out for you" he said impatiently. "i have the right to know" 

"there's nothing you need to know" i said firmly. "and please move out of the way, we need to go" 

"really Vinier. Do you really want me to spell it out for you what i need to know, what he need to know" my eyes widened when he said that. 

Jason pulled his hand and dashed out and push Davis "don't bully my mommy. Go away" 

"Jason, baby don't.. Mommy alright.. He is not bullying mommy" i said pulling him into my arms. "it's okay baby, mommy's alright" i strokes his back soothing him. 

"but he's really mean to you mommy" he said pulling away and cupped my face with his small hands. 

"he's a great kid" Davis said, his voice soft. 

"yes he is" i said smiling. And glanced over Jason's shoulder. Davis watching us with eyes full of envy. When our eyes meet, he smile and whispered "and he is ours" 

My eyes went wide at his silent words. He chuckle on my respond . 

"so, you guys going somewhere?" he asked, his attitude changed. Jason turn around and said happily "mommy and i are going to the park for picnic" 

"great" Davis said obviously trying to look excited "can i come too" 

Jason look at me with a pleading eyes. My heart sunk. I don't know if it's a good idea to let Davis join us. 

"please.." Davis said pleading, then he gave me a wink when i said yes. 

He hasn't changed at all, still pushy. Always forced people to agree on his every wish. To always have his way. I inhale a heavy breath by the thought of him. 

He stopped me when i unlock the car door.

"we take my car" he insisted. Knowing that i will lose the argument anyway, i just nod and follow him to his car. After tugging Jason securely at the back sit, he open the passenger door for me. Before i get in the car he turn around to the driver's door. 

"are you getting in or do you want me to tug you in like Jason" he asked, his eyes sparkling. My heart skipped a beat. 

There's a brown envelope on the passenger seat. I pick it up and get inside. Buckling my seat belt. I put down the envelope on the dashboard and saw "DNA test result" under a hospital name. 

I stared at it until i heard Davis make a cough sound. I glance at him and quickly look away when our eyes met. He chuckled under his breath, amused. 

"how did you find out" i said silently.

"i have my way" he replied

"sure you do, just like in the past" i look out the window when i said that. But i can feel him tense. 

"no.. Vinier listen to me" he said defensive 

"drop it" i said

"no.. Vinier you must listen to me" i shot him a glance and i look around to the back seat where Jason sits silently. Davis fell silent at my signal. 

"baby.. You okay back there?" i asked, over my shoulder. 

"is mommy okay?" he asked me back. 

"mommy's alright" i turn my body the whole way to face him and over him a reassuring smile. Then he smile back and say "then I'm okay" i reach out my hand and squeeze his knee.

"you raise him well Vinier. Thank you" he smile with a teary eyes.

At the park, Davis always tried to be close to Jason. And Jason opened up to him in no time. They played together happily. Maybe