Chapter 21
By the time the alarm went off a few hours later neither of them were ready to get up. Alex turned around facing away from Ryan while pulling the blankets over her face while groaning, muffled under the blanket. Ryan slowly pulled the blanket away from her exposing her face which she now covered by both her hands. "Rise and shine sweetheart." He cooed kissing her hands continuously so she can take it away from her face, but she just mumbled something he couldn't make out. "Are you okay?" she asked stroking his cheek, as he was turning on his side to face her. He didn't say anything just nodded his head up and down. "I'm fine. Just have to keep busy so I don't dwell on it too much." He answered leaning into her hand on his cheek. "Okay. You know where to find me if you wanna talk." She gave him a quick peck before getting out of bed and moving across the room towards their bathroom. When he heard the shower run he contemplated on whether or not to call his mom. He missed her actually and maybe she'd give him some advice on how to handle the situation right now.
He picked up his phone from the nightstand and dialed his mom's number. She answered on the fourth ring always paranoid whenever one of her children called since she always said whenever one of her four children called it has to be important because they never call. Which was true. They always message back and forth but calling was a whole different ball game. "Hey mom, how you're doing?" he asked a little too friendly. "That's a new one, Ryan Booth. I'm doing good. What's going on and don't you dare lie to me." Theresa reprimanded him from the other end of the line. He laughed a little, scratching his head. The way his mom knew her kids even they didn't have a face to face conversation still baffled him. "Dad showed up at work yesterday. He's in town for some medical trail because he has kidney failure or something like that, and he asked me that if the trail doesn't work out and he needs to find an alternative, if I'll be willing to get tested an donate him one of my kidneys." He concluded. His mom was silent on the other end and if it wasn't or her heavy breathing he would've thought that she'd dropped the call. "I am so sorry, Ryan. I didn't know he still had contact with you. How did he even find out where you work? What did you tell him? And why would he show up after 20 years acting as if nothing has changed?" Theresa rambled trying to wrap her mind around all of this new information her son was giving her. "You need to calm down, mom. I'm not planning on doing anything he asked not after everything that has happened. It was a shock to see him at first and I was angry at him for asking what he did, and I took it out on Alex but I told her everything and she understands where its coming from." He answered. "You need to look after that girl my boy. I really like her. And if she asks you what's wrong don't keep things like this from her, she deserves to know. And for the record Ryan, don't take yur frustrations out on Alex it's not going to lead anywhere good, you hear?" She enquired making sure he heard her. "I won't do it again, mom. I gotta go. I love you." He concluded the conversation while falling back onto the bed as Alex got out of the shower. "And this? Aren't you going to work today?" Alex asked because he was usually the one downstairs making coffee when she was done dressing but this morning he seemed to stay from tradition. "I'm not going onto work today. Maybe I'll hit the gym or drive across town to see my sisters. I'll see how the day goes. I told Maranda and Liam about it and they said it's okay." He answered standing up ruffling her hair. She hit him on the chest playfully and tried to escape his grip but he was too strong. "Ryan stop." She laughed while he continued dragging her hair all across her face making her sneeze in response. When she finally got free from his hold he ran for the bathroom. "You're such a wimp!" she yelled out of breath. "I love you too." Came his response from behind the bathroom door.
When he got out of the shower he checked his phone out of habit and saw a text from his dad. Now he was starting to get nervous because where would he get his number he certainly didn't give it to him. But then it hit him that social media is there and that's where he might have got it from. He asked if they could meet for coffee and Ryan was hesitant at first but since he didn't have anything special planned for the day he might as well agree, and hear what he has to say. They've decided to meet at a local coffee shop a few minutes away from home since he didn't feel like bumping into anyone familiar and then having to introduce them to his dad, making him think they can start a relationship from that point on. He texted him the address and drove to where he and his estranged father would meet.
Suddenly he felt 9 years old again. Like he was waiting on the front porch for his dad to come pick him up but then he never showed, which seemed like it would be the case again today since he was 30 minutes late. Just when Ryan was about to get up and leave he came rushing through the door. "I'm sorry for being late, son." Steven said as he took a seat opposite Ryan. Ryan cringed at that word "son" but tried to act as if it didn't bother him. "I had to rush to get my eldest son to college since he's here on a football scholarship and traffic is really hectic out here in the morning." He said not bothering to look at Ryan but being more concerned on getting the waitress' attention to bring him a coffee. "And the twin girls are starting their senior year in high school soon." He replied after giving his order. Ryan sat there trying not to think about how easy it was for him to move on and start another family while forgetting the one he left behind. "Glad you're happy with the new family you got." Ryan said as he was starting to gather his things to leave before he got agitated. "Yeah, they're really something." Steven replied smiling. "But I'm here to talk to you Ryan. Have you decided on whether you'll get tested to see if you're a match for me?" Steven prompted pouring sugar in his coffee that just arrived. Ryan was stunned at the nerve of this man and got up. "Why don't you ask your eldest son or the twins if they're willing to help their father out? Because I'm done, dad." Ryan turned and walked away without paying for his coffee. Figuring that's the least his dad could do.
Heeeyyy! Thanks for the read. I feel like I'm stuck and I don't really know how to write any further to get to the parts where I want to get to but I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. If you guys have any ideas that you want me to add or even if you want to help me out or give your input on some of it feel free to PM me. I realized yesterday that season 2 is out already and I didn't get around to watch the two episodes that's out. I'll make it my work to watch it on Monday when I'm back at uni. Read, review and let me know what you think. Lovies-S.
