AN: I hope everyone is having a good day

Chapter 23

Duncan's POV

6:00 PM

Geez was it hot out and a busy day today, not only did we finish up the details on 5 custom cars but also people were coming in for tune-ups. Then again it's summer and everyone's going on long car trips so it doesn't surprise me but worth it especially now that I gotta a hot wife and my little girl to take care of.

I guess this is what life as a married man is like, but I was enjoying it.

I just unlocked and opened the door when I walked in I could already smell dinner.

" Hey babe I'm home " I called taking my shoes off " Hello my hot husband," says Courtney walking right up to me and out of nowhere giving me one hell of a kiss. I mean like "Hello" did she learn a new trick with her tongue?

Finally parting from me Courtney presses herself against me " That was quite the welcome home " I breathed trying to regain myself "Can't a wife welcome her husband? " she asks me smiling.

" Like that...I wouldn't complain so what's - " I stop talking for a moment and realize something was up because there's no way Courtney would kiss like that "Okay somethings going on? what is it? " I asked now eyeing her suspiciously.

Sighing heavily Courtney starts speaking "Just promise me you are going to be understanding when I tell you "...

Raising an eyebrow at her "Okay then " I answer waiting "So we have some company staying with us for overnight " she says making me shrug my shoulders " That's it alright no big deal " I said walking toward the living "the only thing it's..." but before Courtney could finish I then see Serenity playing with Miguel in the living room.

" It's Miguel " she finishes keeping her eyes on me "Hi daddy look Miguel is here," says Serenity smiling " Buenas Noches Senor " greets Miguel waving at me.

My eye twitches ever since he and Louis kissed Serenity they've been on my list "There's a boy here and he's spending the night...why is a boy spending the night?? " I asked trying to keep my cool "Let's talk," says Courtney pulling me into the kitchen while my eyes stayed on them.

15 Minutes Later

Currently leaning against the sink while Courtney chopped lettuce she explained everything up til her last message with Heather.

" Did she say anything else? " I asked curiously "Not since she asked if Miguel can stay the night, his belongings were dropped off " Courtney answered putting things in a bowl "Do you think they'll be getting divorced? " I asked but then got my mouth covered by her hand "Keep your voice low," says Courtney nervously "Don't say that...he might hear us" she adds looking concerned.

True we couldn't assume but I've noticed at times when things were tense between them.

" Look I get it but does he have to spend the night with us? " I asked only to get a look from Courtney "It's only one night so chill and you gotta understand Heather is protecting him," she says going to the oven "Fine I can understand that " I sighed about to walk out of the kitchen I noticed a fancy bottle of good quality aged Tequila " what's this? " I asked picking up the bottle.

As Courtney closed the oven she put the chicken on the stovetop" Oh when Miguel's stuff was brought the driver said it was sent by Heather as a thank you " she says walking up to me.

" Damn this is some pretty good stuff we might have to take a couple of shots later," I said grinning "Maybe when we don't have company," said Courtney smiling going back to finish dinner " or if you can behave tomorrow night I'll do that new position we tried " she adds making my eyes open up and smile already remembering it " why not tonight? " I asked quickly "Because we got company over " answers Courtney smiling.

Okay, I can survive this it's just one night and then I get to enjoy reliving how flexible Courtney is...damn was our honeymoon fun and I mean FUN...

Alejandro's POV

7:15 PM

WHERE IN THE HELL WAS MY TEQUILA!!!!

( AN: lol Heather would know)

I got that on our last trip to Mexico and it was really good, and with what was going on I needed a few shots.

" I swear it was right here? " I grunted looking through our stock in the bar, " maybe she packed it with all your crap " teased Jose sitting on the couch "Don't worry about it hermano just grab something easier we just ate," says Carlos standing by.

Maybe Carlos was right we just had a semi what decent dinner together, Heather refused to join us and had her meal in our or what used to be in our room. Afterwards, father went to make some phone calls half business ( as always ) and the other to call no doubt our mother who must be having a fit.

Sighing heavily I look once more and pick up a bottle of Cachaça from Brazil.

Filling three glasses with ice then pouring the Cachaça over it, "So what are you going to do? " asks Carlos concerned even though he and Jose would pick on me when we were growing up Carlos wasn't always terrible " I'm gonna fight for my marriage...and tell father to stay out of it from here on out " I answered giving him a glass.

" You must have balls to wanna say that to him," says Jose shaking his head "Do you want me to punch you again cause I will " I reply slamming his glass on the side table beside him.

I walked back to the bar and grabbed my drink "That's quite the bold move your making " says Carlos "How come Father didn't give you such a hard time when you got married? " I asked looking at him.

" Well our situations were different yes I was 18 in fact but you guys were 16 and you got her pregnant " explains Carlos before taking a sip.

" Fair enough but the pregnancy was not planned thanks to someone who thought it was hilarious " I grunt turning to look at Jose who looked like he didn't do anything.

" Jose you're a big piece of shit for doing that," said Carlos glaring at him " I didn't think it would work but oops " laughed Jose, unable to stop glaring at him I never did accept his apology for stabbing holes in my condoms which ended up being how she got pregnant with Miguel.

" God if you weren't my brother I would kill you, Jose do you have any idea what we went through...even just me telling father and mother was hard enough, " I said " I made sacrifices and I had to guide Heather through what she had to endure from my family especially when Mother, our aunts and grandmother spoke to her " I add recalling all those times when Heather rushed out of rooms to avoid them.

That conversation was so hard that once we were alone she cried for days, there was nothing I could do or say to help her.

When I first told Heather that my family wants us to get married she just kept pushing me away, saying that she never wanted to get married and that she didn't want us together just because of a child. She spoke to her parents and they were shocked at first but said that if she wanted to return home, then she could.

But I told her that I didn't want her to be alone and that as the father I wanted my child's mother to know I'm going to be there for everything.

It took me two tries but with the third try I said...

" I'm not asking you to marry me because of my family...I ask you because I can't imagine the rest of my life without you...from the moment I saw you I fell in love and there is no woman I'd be happier with than the one carrying my child...so I ask you Heather will you honour me by marrying me "

She didn't say yes but simply cried and kissed me which to me was a good enough answer.

Then a month later we were married in a private ceremony with only close family and her parents, when our wedding day came I remember seeing her putting on a strong front but inside she was miserable.

But before all that I still remember the day when I first saw her sitting by herself at a table in the cafeteria, it took me a while to get her to trust me but eventually, I won her over with my charm.

Afterwards, I did everything to make sure we were alright, we focused and graduated school first and then came the day our son arrived which was something I would never forget.

It was the one day I'd ever seen her happy...

Heather's POV

I sat on a lounge chair in my room, I just wanted to be away from Alejandro and his family.

I swear since this marriage it's been nothing but misery for me, it felt like there was never air anywhere and the only way you could breathe is by breaking a window.

I swear it was less complicated when we met...

After I came home from TDI my parents announced they were sending me to a boarding school in Spain, Dad had been offered a huge promotion from work which required him to move to London.

Mom of course was going and they thought it wouldn't be fair that I stay home but when I asked why couldn't I go to London with them they simply said...

" Heather Feather this will be good for you to enjoy new experiences, open your mind and live a little "

I didn't buy it one bit and before I knew it a few days later I was on a plane to Spain.

When I arrived at the school I had to admit it was impressive and I wasn't the only one out of the Country, at least Mom and Dad set me up in a private condo for wealthy students.

My first week wasn't too bad, I didn't socialize with anyone because I thought they were all losers in my eyes. Guys would try flirting with me but I just pretended to look interested in them and then just turn them down. Thank god I got a really good wig that looked like my real hair since my head got shaved thanks to Chris.

It was going well until the captain of the school's soccer team shows up, turns out the team just won the championship over the summer and it was super exciting to the entire city.

I on the other hand could of cared less. Then there were rumours going around which were giving me attention but I paid no attention, until one day while going to the student lounge I walked in and everyone just went " oooooh ".

Just rolling my eyes to everyone I just minded my business and sat quietly going on my laptop to see what other TDI campers were doing.

Not even a second of being online and wouldn't you know it the captain of the soccer team sits with me and begins introducing him...

" Buenas tardes Señorita...you probably have seen me and quite possibly...maybe even admired me," he says giving me his best smile while I just look at him with a dull expression " Get to the point," I said to him " well this isn't how I planned it but the name is is Alejandro Burros Muertos " he greets once again giving me that smile.

The next thing I knew I burst out laughing right in his face I couldn't stop, it was the best laugh of my life. At one point I asked if he was joking and when he said no I continued laughing at him. Eventually, I got up and left the table leaving him stunned.

Even after that Alejandro didn't stop trying to get my attention he did everything and I mean everything, and for every soccer game he asked the scoreboard writer to have on the electric screen to display...

" MY SCORES ARE FOR HEATHER "

It was so embarrassing I couldn't show my face around the school for a week.

Then finally I gave in, at a party off the school grounds being held at a student's house, I decided to make a truce with Alejandro. But instead, things turned out differently when he spotted me he confessed saying that he never gives up when he wants something and to him, I was his greatest challenge...

" I like you Heather and I only want you...so can I for god sake take you out on a date "

I was so shocked at first that I didn't know what to say, so I just did the one thing I could think of to shut him up. And just the lyrics of the song playing couldn't have been so coincidental...

" YOU CAN RUN YOU CAN HIDE BUT YOU CAN'T ESCAPE MY LOVE "

I kissed him on the lips briefly then stepped back and said "Tomorrow at 7 pm it better be worth it " I said then left the party leaving him stunned once again.

But as I was about to exit Alejandro grabs my hand and kisses me again but more meaningful and deeply, which I had to admit was amazing. No one's ever been so affectionate to me.

Then when we parted he said to me "It will but you are worth more to me " he says.

Then soon we were in December and I was not feeling good, every day I woke up feeling sick. I was blaming the food at first thinking I got food poisoning and thankfully for a moment, it passed.

I had just arrived to class and Alejandro had my seat beside him. Dating him wasn't as bad as I thought and he was treating me right in every way a month ago I lost my virginity to him, which was mind-blowing.

Then just as the teacher arrived I suddenly felt sick and ran out of the class to the nearest washroom to puke my brains out.

While in the nurse's office, she asked me a variety of questions as I lay on the examination table, every so often I'd throw up. Then she asked me that one question that could have possibly scared the life out of me...

" Jovencita... No te juzgaré, pero ¿podrías estar embarazada? ( Young lady….I won't judge you but could you possibly be pregnant? ) "

I immediately denied it that repeatedly saying " no way no no no no...I can't be pregnant "...

And just at that moment, Alejandro came in asking how I was then the nurse put the two together and asked another question...

" ¿Cuándo fue tu última menstruación? ( When was your last period? ) " she asks making Alejandro ask " Que? ( what? ) "...

And at that moment I realized I hadn't even gotten my period yet, I was 3 weeks late!!!!

Next thing you know I go to a doctor and the result was I was 4 weeks pregnant. I told Alejandro to leave me alone and that we were done, I just couldn't believe he did this to me especially when I had so many plans for next year.

I had just gotten accepted to an all-exclusive school where I was going to study fashion and business, but now I have to throw that all away.

I cried so much thinking so much of the worst of the situation.

Then the last time I cried wasn't because I was sad but happy when I first held Miguel.

Courtney's POV

9: 00 PM

After dinner was finished and dessert was enjoyed while watching a movie together even though for reasons unexplained Duncan sat between the kids.

Now it was bedtime and both kids were just finishing brushing their teeth, " don't forget the back " I said watching them followed by them rinsing their mouths out.

" Finish Mommy," says Serenity looking at me and showing her teeth "Me too," said Miguel doing the same "Okay very clean...time for bed " I replied as they walk to Serenity's room where Duncan was setting up a makeshift bed for Miguel on the floor which was suspiciously close to the door. If I didn't know any better it's there so that Miguel gets stepped on.

" Duncan move it closer in " I ordered "What he'll be fine here plus quick access to the bathroom " he replied smiling "How about you go sleep outside in the hallway by the elevator " I answered getting upset "Fine" he groans moving it so that it's by Serenity's nightstand.

Once settled they both got into their beds we tuck them in...

" Senor it's a bit tight," says Miguel while I tucked Serenity in " Duncan " I warned him followed by him loosening the blanket " Daddy is silly " giggles Serenity holding her Deer " Yes he is " I breathed turning her lamp on " good night I love you " I add kissing her cheek.

" Good night Mommy," she says me and Duncan switch so that I check on Miguel "Try and rest okay sweetie " I whisper caressing his head " I'll try gracias," he says slowly blinking "Good night " I whisper kissing his forehead.

Once we saw them drifting to sleep, Duncan and I went to our room. But Duncan left their door open.

" He's not a bad kid," I said getting into bed "We'll see," said Duncan taking his shirt off before getting into bed while I turned the lamp off.

I smile feeling Duncan's arms go around my waist "Behave" I whispered putting an arm over his "We'll see " he teased moving closer.

" If you want to play your night games go ahead...it's what papa explained to me when I heard mama scream one time" calls Miguel making both our eyes open up " Why did your mommy scream? And what games did they play?" asked Serenity this time Duncan sat up quickly.

" Miguel you answer that question and it's another run in the hallways again...I was pretty close to catching you " calls out Duncan "Good night " replies Miguel quickly.

I couldn't help but feel shocked after hearing that Heather and Alejandro must have had a few incidents.

" Not a bad kid you said " sighs Duncan getting comfortable again "Shut up " I breathed before hitting him with a pillow.

AN: Let me know what you think