Caught in the Wind: Chapter 17

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As he sat at the counter, with his feet dangling three inches above the ground. Sean moved one of his cookies back and forth in his milk. The milk rippled and Sean pulled the cookie out and took a bite. Questions he had for his whole life were slowly starting to unfold into answers. It puzzled him in a way he had never felt puzzled before. He leaned over and grabbed the newspaper across from him and slowly started to scan through the comics.

" You look like you could use a some company," Celeste said coming up and sitting beside her son. She ran her hand through his hair and gave him a kiss on his forehead.

" Is dad coming to my game?" He questioned with a sigh.

Celeste shook her head, " I'm sorry hun. He's away on business."

" I should have known."

" Well, look on the bright side. Grandma, grandpa, and I will come to see you play." Celeste said with a smile.

" What about grandpa? Your father?"

Celeste sighed and shook her head, " I don't think so. Maybe some other time."

Sean nodded and stood up with his cup and plate in his hand. He placed them both in the sink and turned back to give his mother one last smile before running upstairs to change. He paused for a moment as he stopped in front of the master bedroom and shook his head.

" Sean," and elderly woman started as she made her way into the hall, " you better go and get dressed."

" That's where I was headed," he said motioning towards the door.

She smiled at him and made her way to the kitchen, holding the handle as she went down the stairs. Pictures hung in the hall. Some were old. Some were new. There were pictures of Celeste and Sean, and there were pictures of the old woman and her husband.

" You and pop are coming to Sean's game aren't you?" Celeste questioned as the old woman entered the room.

" Ben and I were planning on it."

She smiled, " That's good. Sean was pretty bummed out when he found out his father couldn't make it."

" I swear that man has no care in the world."

" He tries. I mean, at least he's there for Sean and I. Sometimes men will just leave when they find out that they got their girlfriend pregnant. I am always so appreciative for what I have. I mean Mike didn't leave, and you and pop were always there to help me raise Sean."

" I guess our family has just always found good men."

" You're talking about dad aren't you?"

The woman nodded, " Your mother was lucky to find him."

Celeste hugged the woman, " You're my mother. You've been my mother since the day he handed me over to you and pop, and you will be my mother until the day I die."

" Celeste," she started taking Celeste's hand, " Trust me. My sister loved you with all of her heart. As did your father."

" Than why did he give me up?"

" You reminded him too much of Lucy."

Celeste's eyes started to fill with tears. She had never known her mother. The only parents in her life were the people that raised her, " So that was enough to give me up?" She questioned.

" Oh Celeste. Trust me. That was the last thing he wanted to do, but he knew it was best for you. He would never have been able to raise you without getting too emotional and getting you upset."

" You don't have to defend him you know."

" I know, but I have to defend my sister."

" I love them both don't get me wrong."

" I know you do. Just show him some sympathy. Celeste, I'm telling you the truth this was for your welfare."

" Can you answer something for me?"

" Who was Billy? Was he my brother?"

The woman shook her head, " No dear, he was my half brother. Your mother's half brother."

Sean rushed down the stairs his duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He walked over to his grandmother and kissed her on the forehead, and then did the same to his mother. Then he sat down beside the two.

" Where's pop?" He questioned with a smile, " We have to get going."

" He should be down in a minute," the old woman said with a smile.

Sean got up and walked over to the stainless steal refrigerator. It glistened as Sean opened it, and a gust of cold air filled the room. He reached inside and grabbed a water bottle. As he twisted off the cap and took a sip, an old man made his way down stairs.

" Oh you didn't have to wait for me," he said with a smile.

" Come on Ben. We are already late," the old woman said getting up out of her chair.

" Are you sure grandpa doesn't want to come."

" You really want him to come?" Celeste questioned.

Sean nodded, " I just think that he would enjoy it."

Sean ran into the gym with the rest of his family following behind him. People sat on the bleachers on both sides and the opposing team sat on the bench across the way.

" Sorry he couldn't come," Celeste whispered in his sons ear.

Sean nodded his head and ran over to join the rest of his team.

" You know," The old woman, whispered as Celeste took her seat, " He still is looking for you."

Celeste nodded, " If only he would try harder."


A/N: I'm sorry this chapter was so short. I just wanted to have a chapter in the feature to fill in some things. Please review. ( At Least 5) and look for the next chapter coming soon.