“What?” She gave him a piercing gaze. “Aren’t you leaving?” “Like I said Cheryl I don’t plan on leaving,” Shawn said with a note of finality which was to Cheryl’s distaste. She showed it as she let out a scoff.“Like before,” he added as Cheryl regarded him seriously this time.“Why are you doing this, Shawn?” Cheryl asked after a moment of silence almost in a pleading tone.“Because I want to make things right,” he said while Cheryl rolled her eyes to the ceiling.“We don’t need you,” she said with a stern look. “We are doing pretty well without you Shawn,” Shawn stood there as he digested her words. Cheryl thought for a moment that he would give in. But it was far from over.“Andrew’s grew fond of me you know,” Shawn had a pained look.“I caused it,” Cheryl shook her head like she realized the mess she caused. “You don’t deserve to breathe the same air as my son,” Shawn watched her for a moment then moved towards her. Cheryl stood there as she watched him moved closer. She was su
Cheryl gave Shawn a watchful gaze and turned to the phone that kept ringing and walked a considerable distance from both her son and Shawn.“Hey, Eric,” She said when she picked up.“Cheryl, there’s an emergency. We need to fly to Madrid in the next few minutes. One of the companies in the city is having a major issue with the launch. This needs your attention, Cheryl,” Eric spoke with a tone of urgency.Cheryl turned back to see her Son and Shawn back to eating, she sighed and replied, “Alright, I’ll meet you at the airport,” “Sure,” He replied. “About Andrew, who is going to watch him?” He added before hanging up.“Shoot!” Cheryl exclaimed. “I forgot you’d be tagging along,” she bit her lips.Eric’s hope was like a second home for Andrew.Cheryl heard him sigh from the other side, before he could say anything she spoke up first, “I’ll take care of it, Nevertheless,” “Alright see you at 9,” Eric said and hung up.Cheryl breathed deeply as she held her phone tight. She was about to
Shawn quickly shifted his gaze back to a groaning Andrew. "Daddy!" he cried out, his voice filled with desperation, as Shawn stared at him, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Oh my God!" Amy gasped, her eyes widening in shock, as she squatted beside Andrew, as if just realizing what had happened. "Let's move him fast," she said urgently, her voice laced with concern. Shawn nodded, his mind racing, as he gave Andrew a piggyback ride and rushed to his car. ************ Shawn and Amy stood in the hospital hallway, anxiously waiting for the doctors in charge of Andrew's care. Shawn couldn't help but pace around, worry etched on his face. He was completely unaware of his companion until she spoke up. "Don't you have an explanation?" Amy asked, her expression a mix of sternness and exhaustion. Shawn stopped pacing and locked eyes with her for a moment. "That..." he began, his voice faltering. "That's not important right now." Amy scoffed, disbelief coloring her tone. "Really?"
“Go ahead Mommy,” Andrew’s probing eyes pierced into Cheryl’s. Her pale face turned from her son to Shawn, while giving him a pleading look to interfere. And of course,for her favor. It seemed Shawn understood, he turned briefly to Andrew. “Hey Son, if you force us like this, I won’t help but believe you don’t trust Daddy,” Andrew frowned and gave a knowing look. “What’s so hard about kissing each other, Daddy?” He asked not planning on giving up. “Perry’s parents do it a lot,” “Who’s Perry?” Cheryl's eyes widened. Shocked her son was acquainted with strangers.“My friend at school. She always brags about her parent being the sweetest,” Andrew offered without being specifically asked. Cheryl rolled her eyes. Some parents can be unbelievable. Doing stuff like that in front of their kids?“Come on Mommy, kiss daddy already!” Andrew squealed. “Or I won’t take my medications,” he folded his arms and gave a grumpy look. Cheryl knew that look. She was extremely stubborn but if Andrew de
Allen drew a deep breath as he relaxed on the round-back sofa he sat on, his eyes still fixed on the fireplace. What could he do? The man that had caused misery for his daughter all these years was back. And slowly Infiltrating her heart without her knowing just to deceive her again once again.“When is the shareholders meeting holding?” He asked instead.“Next month, Sir,” Allen entwined his fingers, once again he was at a crossroad. He needed to see Shawn pay for all he had done and at the same time keep him away from his daughter. He knew he had ulterior motives coming back to her again. He was very sure of it.“Go according to our plan, Simon. And make sure you report to me his every move,” Allen turned to him this time. “Yes, Sir,” he turned and exited the room.*************Cheryl walked down the hospital hallway silently with Eric by her side. She wanted to break the silence, but how? What should she start with? Who Shawn was? Why she was in his arms a while ago? “I…”“Y
Shawn watched as Cheryl moved back instinctively like she was caught doing something bad.“Ah,” she chuckled. Shawn had a bemused smile that wasn’t really visible. Cheryl fidgeted as she thought of the right words to say.“I was just…..” she gestured to Andrew, in a vain attempt to explain her actions.“I missed you Cheryl,” The word struck Cheryl as she watched him for a while. She stood still without moving. It felt as if she has been longing for those words. “I….” She tried to look for the right words to say but it seemed like she haven’t got one.Shawn stood up and approached her steadily they were just inches close. He raised his hand as he push back a strand of hair that slipped from the perfect ponytail she had.“I’m so sorry for all these years, I…..” Shawn’s words trailed off. Cheryl could only watch him.She hadn’t expect to meet Shawn again. Of course she had not. She knew their path would definitely cross. After she found out she was linked to the owner of Castle corp and
Katherine frowned as she turned her face to the obvious stranger. Silence ensued as the adults watched them, one word could lead to misunderstandings. “Hey Katherine, meet Andrew,” Amy spoke up. She looked up at Shawn before she continued. “Shawn’s son,” She added.Katherine turned from her mother to Shawn who had this helpless look. “Daddy?” Katherine called out as Andrew cut in again sharply. “Don’t call him Daddy!” Katherine turned sharply to him. “He’s my daddy! Why are you telling me not to call him!” She cried out. At this point, Shawn couldn’t watch them fight. He loved his son more than life itself but he couldn’t see Katherine cry. He quickly turned her face to look at him. “Hey Hey,” he coaxed. “Don’t cry princess, You can call me whatever you want, okay?” “Daddy!” Andrew’s angry voice cut in, in frustration. Cheryl who has be silent the whole time turned to him. “Andrew, don’t be rude,” she said almost in a whisper. It hurt to see her son in pain, but she knew better.
Eric cursed for the up-tenth time as he dragged his reluctant feet into to the hospital building. He would have come earlier, but his guilt didn’t let him. He slept with another woman when he claimed to love Cheryl. He felt like he betrayed her or something. So he was at home for almost the whole day reeling from his guilt. Until he found the courage to go, it was just a fling, a one-night stand with a stranger. It wasn’t that serious. As he made to pass through the door that led into the hospital building, someone held his arm from behind.“Hey handsome,” he could recognize that voice, the one he dreaded of hearing again. After their night of passion. When he work up the next day, she was nowhere to be found. And now she was here, again. To his discomfort.Eric turned to see her. She was dressed more provocatively that yesterday. This made him come to a conclusion. She was a playgirl.“I don’t have time for this…..”He stoped when he realized he didn’t know her name. “Isabelle,” s