ths is a long chapter. This is the link for the picture that I found to describe Alexander. So you can have a clearer image.
http/ bit his lip, holding back a smile, this was it. He had been counting down the seconds and the private investigator was now walking towards him with a folder in his had. His son's fate depended on that file. He was so excited yet nervous.
"Mr. Reid" He said nodding his head, trying to collect himself.
"Hi Mr. Atwood, this is your son, Alexander David Atwood" He opened the file and revealed a picture of young boy. He had shaggy blonde hair that almost covered his eyebrows and curled slightly to the side. His eyes were aquamarine blue so bright that they lit up his face, which was perfectly sculpted. His cheeks had slight dimples when he rarely smiled; He had a cute button nose. He was perfect; so unbelievably adorable that it took his breath away. His good looks made the dirt on his face and his ragged clothes, unnoticeable.
His thoughts were interrupted by Mr. Reid's voice, "He is in California James Orphanage."
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Ryan got out of the silver convertible, and stared at the orphanage. He thought about calling Marissa, but then decided to surprise her. The building was not in its finest shape but it was covered in bright colors and had a fenced playground. Ryan swung open the door and walked to the reception.
The lady looked up from her work, and plastered a smile on her face saying, "Hi, how can I help you?"
"I'm looking for Alexander David Atwood. I'm his father"
The ladies eyes opened in shock. "Lexi. Sure I'll take you to him." As they walked down the hall the lady spoke up, "I was shocked when you asked about him, because he has been here his whole life. No one really wanted to adopt him."
"Why is that?"
"He has seen many of friends come and go and that angers him even more. He really is a sweet kid but he likes being alone. After losing so many friends, he refuses to play with anyone, except his friend Ben. Ben is younger than Lexi and is deaf in one year. Ben is often made fun of, so Alex gets violent. So, no one is keen on adopting him." They arrived at a bright red door marked "Play Room." Ryan turned the knob and stepped inside followed by the lady. The room was full of children; some were playing with cars, drawing, and playing with dolls. In the corner sitting all alone was his son, Lexi, as he was called here.
"Where is Ben?" He asked
"At the hospital, he goes for treatments regularly.'
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Ryan knelt down next to Lexi, who was piling up Jenga block into a lean tower. "Do you want someone to play with?" Ryan asked
"No."
"You can't play Jenga by yourself."
"I'm not playing Jenga. I'm building." Lexi looked up and stared at right with his big blue eyes. "Who are you?" he face not showing any emotion.
"I'm….Ryan. Can I help you build? I'm an architect."
"I don't care, if you want." So Ryan sat crossed legged next to Lexi and piled blocks onto the building Lexi started making. Every so often Ryan looked up and watched his son, his mouth curving into a small smile and then went back to building.
Finally Lexi put his blocks down and looked at Ryan with a scrutinizing look. "Why are you playing with me?" "
"I don't know. I wanted to." And they went back to building until Lexi whispered, "Thanks."
"For what?'
"Playing with me."
"It was my pleasure. Well, Alex, I think I have to go. Bye." Ryan stood up and turned towards the door.
"Wait." A voice called out. Ryan turned and stopped, Lexi ran up to Ryan and looked up into his eyes and asked, "Are you coming back?"
Ryan knelt down and took a deep breath, "Lexi. Actually, I was wondering if you wanted to stay with me. Forever."
"Why do you want me? No one else did."
"Lexi, actually I am your father."
Lexi instinctively swung his arms around Ryan's neck and hugged him tightly, showing signs of compassion that no one had seen from him. Ryan had a shocked look on his face then smiled and hugged him back and stroked his hair. And a tear slipped down Alexander's cheek and he whispered "Forever?"
"Forever." Ryan murmured back.
Forever. Lexi liked the way that sounded. Forever.