Chapter 10
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Both Clary and Jonathan looked up towards the door. At the door stood Valentine Morgenstern in all his Glory. He looked the same from the last time Clary saw him five years ago. He was still tall and slim with stark white hair and dark eyes. The only difference was you could see the light bags under his eyes and wrinkles on his face. Valentine was looking around the diner until his eyes landed on Clary and Jonathan. He started to walk towards their booth in the corner. Clary was suddenly getting second thoughts about coming here. Not only was she going to see her father for the first time in years, but also he's going to meet Eden. Just when Clary was going to stand up, Jonathan grabbed his hand and gave her an encouraging smile. Clary gave him one back and placed her hands in her lap. When Clary looked up, she saw her father standing by their table. She couldn't move. She was to scared and worried.
"Clary. It's nice to see you again." Clary just nodded at her dad, but soon looked down after. Her father slid in next to Jonathan across form Clary and Eden.
Valentine's gaze fell upon the little boy sitting next to his daughter. This was his grandson. His grandson, whose life he wasn't apart of.
"Now, who is this handsome young man sitting beside you Clary?" Before Clary could answer her father, Eden spoke up.
"My name is Eden and this is my mommy." Eden said while pointing at Clary.
"Well it's nice to meet you Eden, I am your Grandpa." Clary's eyes widen when her father called himself Eden's grandpa. Five years ago it seemed like he didn't want anything to do with him or Clary. A waitress came, breaking Clary's wide-eyed stare at her father to take their orders. When the waitress left, the entire table was silent. That was until Jonathan broke the tension.
"So Clary, how've you been?" Jonathan asked with a small smile.
"I've been alright. I was recently discovered by a major person in the art industry, so I have a couple of paintings out in galleries." Clary said with a slight blush creeping on her cheeks.
"That's awesome Clary. Maybe one day I can go see some of your paintings soon?" Jonathan asked Clary. Clary just nodded. Her father cleared his throat and Clary's head snapped up towards her father.
"Clary, I'm really proud of you sweetheart. I know that after I kicked you out you don't want anything to do with me, but I really want to be apart of you and Eden's life if you don't mind." Clary was both shocked and pleased at what her father said. He wanted to be apart of her life again, but then she thought of something.
"Dad, what about mom? Isn't she going to be mad that you excepted me back into the family?" Her father just shook his head and took Clary's hands in his.
"Don't worry about your mother Clary. I'm pretty sure when she see's how you raised Eden into the great little boy he is and when she finds out about you getting discovered, she will realize the amazing person you turned out to be. It was my fault that I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most. So I am going to prove to your mother how wrong she was for kicking you out." Clary's dad smiled and rubbed circles into her hand. Clary looked up at her dad with pools in her eyes. She couldn't believe it. Her father wanted to make up all the years that he missed with both her and Eden.
"Really?" Clary asked with tears in her eyes. Her dad just nodded his head and smiled. Not only was she getting her brother back, but her father as well.
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After Lunch, Clary and Eden said their good-byes to both Jonathan and her father. Jonathan promised Eden that he would come to his next football game, and take him out for ice cream after. While Jonathan and Eden were talking, Clary's father pulled her to side to talk to her.
"So Clary, I thought that you should come over for diner on Saturday. You can bring Eden if you want to." Her father said nervously. Clary really wanted her dad to be apart of Eden's life, hell she even wanted her mother in Eden's life. She was scared that her mother still hates her, and that her hatred for her grew over the years.
"Are you going to talk to mom about this? I don't want to show up and be kicked out again." She said with worry in her voice.
"I'll try and persuade your mother about it. I'm pretty sure she misses you even though she doesn't say it. Once I caught her looking through your old picture album smiling with tears in her eyes." He said with a small smile. Clary just nodded and once again said good-bye to her dad and Jonathan. Clary and Eden waved down a cab and went home. When the two of them got into the apartment, Clary's phoned buzzed with a new text message. She pulled her phone out of her pocket to check who the message was from. She smiled when she found out the message was from Jace.
Hey Clary, how was your meeting with your brother and father? –Jace
It went better than I thought it would. I found out that my father wants to be apart of both Eden's life, and he invited Eden and I over for dinner on Saturday. I'm not really sure how my mom feels about it, but if it makes my dad happy, then I'll do it. –Clary
It took a while for Jace to respond back. After a couple of minutes, Clary heard her phone ring again.
Well, I think that it's really sweet of you to try and fix your relationship with your family. I think both you and Eden deserve to have your family back in your guy's life. –Jace
Thanks Jace. Hey you want to hang out tomorrow? Maybe the three of us could hang out in the park? – Clary
I would love that. I'll pick you guys up at 10:00. Good night Clary. –Jace
Night Jace. –Clary
After she placed her phone on the table, she went to Eden's room to tuck him into bed. When she got there she found Eden sitting down on his bed flipping through a comic book. Clary smiled at Eden and sat beside her son on his bed.
"Eden did you enjoy spending time with your grandpa and uncle?" Eden smiled and nodded.
"Yes it was fun mommy. Uncle John said he wants to take me to the park one day and play football." Clary sat there brushing the curls out of Eden's face.
"Well Eden, I just wanted to tell you that tomorrow we're going to the park with Jace. Is that okay with you?" Eden jumped up and down with excitement and nodded his head. Clary laughed and tucked Eden into bed.
"Mommy, can Uncle John come to the park with us too?" Eden asked.
"Well, I'll call him, but I can't promise you that he'll be able to make it. He might be busy." Clary said while brushing his curls. Eden nodded and lay back in bed. Clary told him good night and shut the door to Eden's room. She walked into her own room and got ready for bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.
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"Mommy, Jace is here to take us to the park." Eden said as he was poking Clary's face trying to wake her up. Clary slowly got up and rubbed her eyes.
"Okay thank you Eden. Go get ready and I'll come out to make breakfast." Eden nodded and ran out back to his bedroom.
Clary sat up from her bed and slowly made her way to her bathroom. She brushed her teeth and splashed some water on her face. She walked to her closet to pick out what she was going to wear. She decided on a stripped tank top, high waist shorts and her ankle booths. Clary put on mascara, light eye shadow, lip stick, and braided her head into a side braid.
Right when Clary was about to walk out to the living room, she remembered that Eden wanted to ask John if he wanted to hang out at the park with Clary, Eden and Jace. She picked up her phone from the bedside table and dialed her brother's number. After a couple of rings, he picked up. (Bold John, Italics Clary)
"Hey Clary what's up?" Jonathan asked with sleep still in his voice.
"Hey, Eden was asking if you wanted to come with us to the park today." Clary wasn't sure if she should mention that she was going with Jace as well. John was very protective of Clary.
"Sure, I would love to hang out with the two of you. Do you mind if I bring a friend though?" John asked.
"Of course. I don't mind. Just meet us at the park by 11:00, we'll be by the play ground." Clary said.
"Okay, I'll go and pick up my friend and we'll meet you guys there. See you later Clary." With that, her brother hung up.
When Clary was done talking to her brother, she walked out into the living room finding Eden and Jace playing video games. Clary smiled at how close the two are and went into the kitchen to start on breakfast. She decided to make French toast with strawberries. Once she was done making breakfast, she called over Eden and Jace into the dining room. The two of them came into the dining room and dug in to the food. While they eating, Clary remembered her phone call with John.
"Eden, your uncle John said that he could make it today." Clary said. Eden whooped out loud and started to dance. Clary turned to face Jace, who was smiling at Eden.
"I hope you don't mind me inviting my brother too." She said while playing with her French toast. Jace scooted his chair closer to Clary's and placed his arm around his shoulders.
"Of course I don't mind. You're getting Eden to spend time with his Uncle. Besides you brother can keep Eden busy while me and you gave some time to ourselves." Jace says while waggling his eyebrows and smirking. She punched his arm and shook his head.
Once everyone was done with breakfast, Clary and Jace cleared the table and washed the dishes. After washing and drying the dishes, Clary told Eden that they were leaving. When Eden was ready, the three of them walked out to the car and drove off to the park.
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When they arrived at the park, Eden ran off to the playground. Clary and Jace followed Eden and sat down on one of the benches beside the playground. While they were sitting, Jace laced their fingers together. Clary smiled at their hands and looked back towards Eden. While they were watching Eden play on the swings, Clary could hear the voice of her brother behind her.
"Clary, where's Eden, and who's the guy sitting next to you?" Even though she couldn't see him yet, she could detect the protectiveness in his voice.
"John, this is my boyfriend Ja-." Clary said while turning around. She paused when she found out whom the friend was her brother brought. Her face paled, and eyes widened. Standing in front of her, was Eden's father.
OMG! What just happened? Not only is Clary trying to reconnect with her family, but Edens dad popped back up. So I'm still trying to decide if I should make Eden's dad Sebastian, or if I should make an OC. Well I'll figure it out. I will probrably update this story by Friday. That's when I start fall break. Thank the LORD, but its only 3 days ._. Well review, and follow or favorite my story please.