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Chapter 24

Serenity's POV

12:00 AM

* sniff * * sniff *

Slowly opening my eyes I hear something. I rub my eye trying to see what it was, it wasn't Duncan Deer.

Then I look at the floor and see Miguel wiping his eyes.

I wonder why he's crying?

Getting out of my bed I go to him " Miguel are okay? " I whispered sitting by him "No...I'm scared Mama y Papa won't be together anymore " he cries into his pillow.

Patting his head gently I get closer and hug him "It's okay " I said quietly to him " I don't want them to get a divorce " cried Miguel "What's a divorce? " I asked looking at him curiously as he sits up.

" I heard once Mama says it then I asked my nannies what it was, " he says to me looking sad "They said that when two people don't want to be together anymore they get divorced " he explains.

It sounds very scary and sad, I hope that never happens with Mommy and Daddy.

I watched Miguel wipe his eyes a bit more before resting on his pillow.

I grab my blanket and Duncan Deer, then join Miguel. " Duncan Deer will keep us safe, " I said putting him beside us " he will? " asked Miguel "Yeah, " I answer putting my blanket on me.

I lay by Miguel "It's gonna be okay " I said putting an arm on him "Thank you Serenity " he said calmly "You're welcome " I said as we both fell asleep.

Heather's POV

12:15 AM

I tried sleeping but I kept tossing and turning unable to get comfortable so that I could sleep, but nothing I did helped.

Finally getting up I grab my robe and slip it on, knowing that both my brothers and father-in-law were spending the night I wasn't going to risk either of them seeing me walk out in my lavender thigh-high silk nightgown.

Opening my door I check to make sure no one was around and I make my way to the kitchen maybe some warm milk with cinnamon will help me.

As I made my way down the hallway I never realized how quiet it is, I mean I know this house is big but even so.

After storming out on everyone earlier I immediately contacted my lawyer about divorcing Alejandro, he said that he can start getting the paperwork done. He also asked what I wanted as settlements.

The house is under my name because my parents bought it for us as a wedding gift, and since we have prenups made so thankfully I don't need his money to support me since my company is all under my name because I started from the ground up. As for Miguel, I was going to fight for full custody. Meaning Alejandro will have to pay child support.

Sighing heavily I finally make it to the kitchen but when I go inside the lights are on and standing in front of the fridge grabbing the milk was...

" Good evening " greets Alejandro I roll my eyes at him and turn to leave but he grabs my wrist "Don't go I'm making what you came here for...and I know you can't sleep this always helps you," he says putting the milk on the counter.

Damn it he knows me too well.

" Fine " I sighed turning to look back at him "Just let go of my wrist " I add but then he pulls me against him "Now we can talk," he said looking into my eyes "We have nothing to talk about, " I said trying to get out of his arms.

" Fight all you want amor but I am not letting you go," he says tightening his grip on me "Why don't you go back to your whore...she seemed to be easy for you to get " I groaned trying to push Alejandro.

" Yeah I heard she's easy but I already have a woman who's strong, sexy, feisty and is currently fighting to escape me because I'm not about to let her divorce me " gasps Alejandro holding me closer " I refuse to ever let her go and if she thought I would leave her then she should remember the 30 hours of labour she was in bringing our son to this world... "

I stopped fighting and froze...this bastard...just had to say that...

* Flashback *

4 Years Ago

August 5

2 and a half days

2:00 AM

30 hours into labour

Spain

We were in the hospital in the maternity ward but it looked more like a hotel suite with everything state-of-the-art medical equipment including a birthing pool.

We planned to have a water birth but I was dilating super slow. I would go in and out every so often when I thought I was making progress I'd be told that I'd only dilated 2 or 3 centimetres.

From the moment I felt my contractions start Alejandro and I headed straight to the hospital. Our families waited for a day but when nothing was happening they left but Alejandro would keep them posted.

We had 3 nurses and a doctor monitor everything going on, along with assisting me. When they had last checked me we were told I was only at 6 centimetres.

" Uuuuuuh god please get this baby out " I screeched feeling another contraction as I bent over on the hospital bed at this point I was done. No sleep and going through the most excruciating pain of my life.

I was wearing the hospital gown with my Sports bra and my hair tied up " BABY GET OUT!!!!!!!! " I screamed gripping the sheets.

Alejandro just placed his hands over mine " I know mi amor just breathe " he said but then I got more annoyed than I already was "Shut up asshole...you have no idea what I've been going through for these long fuckin hours so don't you dare say I know " I replied giving him the look of death.

Looking at me with a nervous " alright " he squeaked " but also I really really hate you for doing this to me and Jose is dead for stabbing holes in the condoms " I groaned but then suddenly I felt something wet go down my legs along with something coming down.

" I think me...water broke...uuuuuugh " I screeched falling on my knees as my legs gave out...

" ¡¡¡¡S enfermera!!!! ¡¡¡SMUDAMENTE!!!! ( NURSE!!!! QUICKLY!!!! ) " called Alejandro as he rushes to my side trying to help me.

Two of our nurses quickly helped me stand and clean me up, then got me on the bed to check...

The nurse checking me looked at us smiling " Ella está lista ahora, señor, nos prepararemos rápidamente antes de que empuje ( She's ready now sir we'll get set quickly before she pushes ) " she explained before telling the others to get ready.

I was about to say something when I felt the urge to push and I needed to right now...

" I need to push right now it's coming now " I groaned " Mi esposa necesita presionar ahora... ya no puede esperar más ( My wife needs to push now…she can't wait anymore ) " says Alejandro looking at the nurse.

The nurse nods and says something to Alejandro which had him sitting behind me while the nurse quickly grabbed gloves and then quickly called to the others letting them know I was going to push.

Then lastly once my legs were bent she looks at me...

" Muy bien, señorita, empuja ahora ( Alright Miss Push now ) " I understood what she was saying and I started pushing hard "Eerrgh" I screeched sweating like a mad person.

This pain I was currently enduring these past days was nothing to what the last few days have been or the nine months before.

I was gripping Alejandro's hands tight and every time I pushed he helped me by supporting me to sit up, which was helping me push down more.

" I know you can do this Heather I'm here with you," he said as I currently pushed for the 5th time "Shut up " I grunt feeling hot from this.

" Aquí viene la cabeza... este bebé ya tiene mucho pelo ( Here comes the head….this baby has a lot of hair ) " said the nurse as I stopped pushing "Did you hear that the baby has lots of hair " exclaimed Alejandro " gee I wonder where he got that from " I breathed pulling the top part of my gown down not caring who saw my sports bra " okay...let's...do this " I breathed feeling another contraction coming.

The difficult part aside from the head was the shoulders but I just kept pushing hard til finally...

" Empuja, empuja, empuja, empuja, señorita... Mira, Mira, el bebé está aquí, está aquí ( Push push push push Miss…….look look the baby is here he's here ) " says the nurse quickly lifting and placing our son on my chest.

" Oh god oh god oh god " I cried holding my baby I couldn't look away from him I didn't care if he was covered in blood or other body-like fluid, the pain my body endured or the morning sickness nothing else mattered.

Nurses quickly used towels to clean him and while rubbing him he made the most beautiful sound I never thought would mean more to me, his cries.

My eyes were filled with so many tears as I looked at him " Hi baby...why did it take you so long to arrive " I whimpered looking at him lying on my chest.

Alejandro placed a hand over mine and one on my forehead " Mi hijo está aquí... nuestro hijo está aquí, mi amor ( My son is here….our son is here my love ) " he sobbed his eyes filled with tears our joy.

" I love you Heather and I couldn't be more in love with you than I already am " he breathes " I love you too and I want to thank you for never giving up on me " I answered back before we shared a quick kiss before looking back at our son.

" Miguel era tu Mama y tu Papa ( Miguel were your mother and father ) " I whispered to him before kissing his forehead.

* End of Flashback *

Alejandro's POV

Heather finally calmed down with tears running down her eyes but all I did was hold her.

" I didn't leave you for a second that day and the moment Miguel was born my love for you couldn't have been any deeper than it already was, " I said gazing at her " I also should have stood up for you against my family...they put you through hell but I didn't do anything " I add wiping her tears away.

I know I made mistakes when I first introduced Heather to my family, I should have prepared her more.

My family comes from a strong and proud bloodline and they look down on anyone who shames the family name, we always praised Achievements and accomplishments.

Our family is also wealthy and anyone that thinks they'll gain access to our funds has another thing coming.

But when my mother had that private discussion with her, without a doubt, she was most likely told about living up to the standards of our family name, how to behave, that she will be judged, being a faithful wife, loving mother and most likely was asked if she got pregnant to trap me.

I only got wind of her trapping me when I overheard Mother and a few of her friends talking about it.

I was so angry I immediately confronted her not caring who watched me fight back but of course, when Father found out I got into bigger problems, he lectured me on being an embarrassment for what I had done and that I will be off to college to study politics and government.

But I refused and said I wasn't going to abandon my wife and child.

A couple of months after Miguel was born, we left Spain and left for Toronto, Heather's parents gave us the house we lived in to start our lives. She started making a living while taking her courses online, so we hired Maria and Yuki to be our nannies.

I got my agent to book my jobs in my new hometown, and that's when I started working on a series, then shortly after movies wanted me. By the time Miguel was 2, we had a good stable life.

I slowly release her from my grasp and lead her over to the kitchen island where she sat on a stool, while I prepared the milk with cinnamon.

I first introduced it to her when we first started dating she was stressed and nervous about a test since then it's been the one thing that helps her relax and sleep.

Pouring milk into a small pot I keep an eye on it so that it doesn't burn.

" That still doesn't explain why you kissed that slut " she says staring at the pot " I didn't kiss her and trust me when I say this...not a good kisser, " I said shuddering "Plus for what she did I quit the movie " I add walking over to the spice rack looking for cinnamon.

" What?! Are you crazy Alejandro?! " she asks no doubt expressing a shocked expression on her gorgeous face as I turned around I was right "You can't quit the movie it's the biggest deal you've received and will make your brother's recent films look like nothing " Heather exclaimed standing up.

Taking out a stick from the jar I drop it into the milk "That's exactly what my agent, the producers and the director said " I said lowering the heat " and when I mentioned I was pressing sexual harassment charges on my costar her agent freaked out " I continue now stirring the milk.

Heather raises an eyebrow at me a bit confused at first " You know I hate it when you get me riled up...what goes on from there? " she asked annoyed which I couldn't help chuckling "Sorry I couldn't resist " I laughed but when she pulled out a mallet from the drawer I stopped.

Holding a hand out and quickly turning the stove off I answer " Okay...since they didn't want to lose me and the charges not make headlines they fired her " I explained keeping eye contact with Heather.

" Productions stopped for now just til a new lead is found " I add grabbing two mugs from the cabinet behind me " Were you going to press charges? " asked Heather crossing her arms which kinda distracted me because her cleavage was showing.

" Yes...because I wasn't going to tolerate working with someone like that especially when everyone that I work with knows how much I value and respect family " I answered pouring the cinnamon-fused milk the scent eat so intoxicating.

" Was she that bad of a kisser? " asks Heather taking a mug "The worst especially when her tongue moved like an eel " I exclaimed shuddering once again before taking a sip of milk along with Heather shaking her head "That's disgusting?" she says afterwards as I stand beside her.

I couldn't stop looking at her even with the kitchen partially lit and the moonlight coming through the windows, she was still as beautiful as the day when I first saw her.

After I finished my milk I put my cup in the sink " Who was the best kiss you've shared with? " she asks not turning to look at me "Why do you ask? " I said resting my arms on the kitchen island " Just answer it," says Heather.

I knew the answer to this question and it was easy "You " I replied smiling at her.

Finishing the milk Heather walks past me and to the sink, carefully placing her mug.

" Good night," she says leaving the kitchen but watching her walk away only made my heart hurt, I wasn't giving up on us.

Following close behind Heather I caught to see her going up the stairs " I refuse to let you divorce me " I said making her stop walking.

" I know I got things to improve on myself amongst them is making more time for our son " I breathed staring at that beautiful black hair going down her back " but also telling my father that his opinions do not matter to us and that him and my mother HAVE to respect you because your my wife " I finished I've wanted to say that for a long time.

" I swear to you on my name as your husband I am going to make things right...I beg you Heather mi amor don't leave me " I plead not seeing any movement.

It felt like an eternity but when she turned to look at me with tears in her eyes, walking to me she held my face in her hands.

" Don't make me regret it my choice " she breathes bringing me closer " I won't mi amor I'll protect you " I said reaching for her hand while reaching into my pocket " And these never come off again " I added placing the rings back on her finger followed by our lips joining together.

Her arms were wrapped around my neck bringing me closer along with a few moans and whimpers, my hands couldn't stop touching her body. But when I opened her robe I saw the lavender gown that drives me wild.

Parting slightly our eyes meet filled with lust. Picking her up bridal style I quickly make my way to our bedroom, we were not going to sleep anytime soon if anything we'll be up all night making up.

11:00 AM

In the morning I spoke to my father and brothers with Heather present for her to watch and hear me say what I promised.

I first started by saying how the family has been disrespectful to my wife since day 1, and that I will no longer tolerate it and stand for it. If anyone has a problem with the woman I love then they can come say it to my face directly. Heather never did anything wrong nor did she ever trap me in anything and Jose also needs to give us a true sincere apology to the both of us for doing what he did.

Second, for now on father has no right what's so ever to tell me how to run my life and marriage. I understand that he only wants the family to continue as our ancestors have but I will no longer down others. But when his main priority is putting the family name first then why were we around if all he did was look down on.

All my life it felt as though myself and my brothers had to be great to gain any sort of affection from him, but I won't be like that with Miguel. He taught us good family values growing up and I'll keep that always but you cannot treat my wife like she's nothing.

Lastly, I said if this doesn't change then he's lost my respect and I'll cut all ties with the Burros Muertos family name including never seeing his grandson.

Carlos was shocked hearing me and Jose just laughed at what I said but when Dad stood up and told him to apologize he hesitated at first, but after a few minutes he did give us a sincere apology.

Afterwards, Father walked up to Heather and told her in his sincerest voice that he never thought anything bad of her and that he always thought she was lovely in both intelligence and finesse. That he blamed himself for not talking to my mother for all the terrible things she said to her. Just that we were young having a child but a child he loves dearly. He swore to talk to the family about some things but of course, treating my wife with respect.

I also clarified that we were not proceeding with the divorce which made Dad and Carlos relieved but Jose just rolled his eyes.

We excused ourselves from them, before leaving we asked if they will join us for dinner and they gladly accepted.

Right now we wanted to pick up our son.

Courtney's POV

12:00 PM

Duncan wasn't so thrilled when he saw the kids sleeping side by side and wanted to kill Miguel.

Of course, it didn't happen and I simply asked them, Serenity explained to me that Miguel was crying last night and that she hugged him all night. Miguel shared that he didn't want his parents to get divorced because it would make him sad if he didn't see his dad anymore.

It broke my heart hearing him explain that to us and that's when Duncan felt sorry for him, we explained to them both that sometimes mommy's and daddy's don't always get along which sadly ends up to them not being together anymore.

But kids can always tell them how they feel because it's hard to understand why it happens. Then Serenity asked me and Duncan if we'll get divorced which Duncan took over explaining saying that word doesn't exist in our home and that he and I will be together forever.

It made me smile hearing him say that.

Not much was going on for us today but Duncan stayed home to hang out. I hadn't heard anything from Heather but I made sure to pack Miguel's things just in case.

* knock * * knock *

Duncan was watching a movie with the kids aside from registering for the fall semester starting in September but also I finally made my choice on which law firm I was going to intern at.

" Here babe I'll get it," says Duncan walking to the door "Thanks I just need to finish this, " I said typing...

" Hola " greets a familiar voice making me look up " Is that? " I said getting up.

Walking into the living room was Alejandro and Heather who looked surprisingly happy...

" Mama Papa!!!!" says Miguel quickly running up to them "Hola mi hijo," says Alejandro picking him up and hugging him tight " Papa I missed you," said Miguel holding him tight.

I smile at them I guess they must have solved things.

Miguel then looks at Heather who kisses his forehead " Mama I missed you too " he said reaching for her " I know honey we missed you too " she says getting a hug from him.

" I hope everything is alright. " I asked walking up to Heather as she puts Miguel down "Yes we resolved things and hopefully now we'll move forward from this," says Heather looking back at Alejandro.

" We appreciate you taking Miguel for the night, I hope he wasn't much trouble for you," said Alejandro approaching Duncan " No he wasn't no trouble at all " shrugged Duncan looking at the kid's talk.

10 Minutes Later

Once all of Miguel's stuff was gathered. They headed out especially when they had company waiting at home, Miguel was told his grandfather and uncles were waiting he got super excited.

" Alright thank you once again," said Heather looking at me "It's okay let's talk sometime okay " I replied smiling at her "Gracias," said Miguel to me " your very welcome " I replied " Serenity mi amor my heart continues being yours " he adds making his dad smile and Heather shake her head.

Duncan's eye just twitched "Too much," he says picking up Serenity " Bye Miguel see you soon," she says waving at him.

" Hey isn't that my..." starts Alejandro saying but then gets cut off by Heather "Let's get going we can't keep your dad and brothers waiting," said Heather pulling him out the door fast.

We heard a bit more chattering as they continued down the hallway but once in the elevator, it got quiet.

Closing the door I couldn't help but smile " I think things got better " I said looking at Duncan "Yeah looks like it " he answers before staring at Serenity " And as for you young lady no boys til you get your master's degree " adds Duncan making me laugh.

I'm probably gonna need a shot of that tequila sooner than I thought. I'm not sure how protective Duncan will be but the boys are doomed.

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