Chapter Thirty Three: Barriers!
Author's POV:
Blake Anderson was reading today's newspaper in his own office at home, just like every other day, and just like yesterday today's news were somehow all about him and his younger son, Richard.
He sighed from sadness and desperation, as his hands shook as he held the newspaper making the papers crumble somehow, then he threw it with all his force at the poor wall.
Just then his beautiful wife, Francesca Anderson, opened the door to his husband's office holding a cup of coffee in her hands, because she wanted to be the one who comforts him and whom is by his side at this moment, not that she felt better than Blake, but she knew this is too much for him, because Blake has always wanted Richard to settle down and become a man, to be responsible and to be successful, to have a life that he and his family be proud of, but Richard always disappointed his parents, one way or another.
Francesca put the cup of coffee on the table, and sat by his husband. she stared at the crumbled papers which didn't look like a newspaper anymore, and sighed gently touching his arm.
Blake stared at her sad eyes, and grabbed her somehow wrinkled hands in his own tired hands, he realized he was getting old, and he just wanted to see Richard live happily and proudly before he passes away.
"Don't frown, I don't like it" Francesca's soft voice made him smile, god he loved this woman with all his heart, if only Richard knew how to love Kristen just like how he loves his wife.
"Aww c'mon! you know you like everything about me" Blake teased her making Francesca giggle like a teenager again,he was still surprised how love can make you feel like a teenager all over again.
"Yeah, yeah... and you know i love you so much and I don't like seeing you like this, so please be patient and smile" Francesca whispered, making Blake's chest constrict in pain for her, after all she was Richard's mother and Blake thought she's even hurt more, he nodded his head slightly and gave her a small peck on her lips.
Just then, one of the maids came in and walked urgently towards them, she was wearing her normal maids clothes, which were a knee length skirt with her white shirt, since both Mr. and Mrs. Anderson couldn't appreciate short skirts and dresses, because they thought their clothes has to be appropriate for work, and also they were always afraid of their own son, Richard. Since he has always been a playboy ever since, he grew up and became a teenager. That's why they couldn't let him flirt with even the maids.
They never understood what his problem was, he used to be such an amazing guy even until he was fifteen years old, but he suddenly changed when he was in high school, and when he befriended that awful guy, Kyle.
"Sir and ma'am! Mr. and Mrs.White are here, they're waiting for you in the living room" the maid said.
Blake and Francesca stared at each other briefly, shocked that Kristen's parents are here at this early hour, but nevertheless they went to greet them.
Kate White and Jason White were sitting on the couch by each other, Kate was sipping on her coffee and Jason was just staring at his cup, Jason was looking quiet troubled, on the other hand Kate's expression was blank.
Blake faked a smile as he gave a side hug to his old friend Jason.
"Hey Blake buddy, long time no see" Jason said, hugging his friend tight and patting him on the back.
"Hey Jason, yeah we've both had busy life" Blake said and let go of his friend.
The four of them sat down after greeting each other, and they told the maid to leave them alone, and now they're sitting in an uncomfortable silence.
Blake had no idea what to say, how to apologize instead of his son, he was sweating from embarrassment and anger but decided to speak and break the silence himself.
"I.. i have no idea how to apologize, I'm really sorry Kate and Jason, I promise I will take care of my son, in my own way, don't worry." Blake said, his voice shaky and his hands sweaty, his lips trembling and his chest constricting from pain.
"You don't have to worry Blake!" Jason said, as he patted Blake's shoulder gently " They're children, of course they'll make mistakes"
"Yeah.. I guess so, but still I'm sorry, a mistake like that deserves a severe punishment, and he's my son so I'll take care of it" Blake's voice was deeper and sadder, everything Richard did was a disappointment, Richard was disappointing him to the point of making him swear to un-adopt him and just throw him on the streets, but Blake knew that won't be an answer, so he has to choose another way.
"Actually, you alone won't be able to punish him, I have to punish him too" Kate's statement made everyone startled and confused as to why she said that, after all they've all been close friends since college and it would be rude to say so.
"Kate, what the hell are you saying?" Jason whispered, feeling embarrassed. But Kate just snorted at her foolish husband and put her cup on coffee on a nearby table, and crossed her arms over her chest.
"We need to make an agreement" Kate's relaxed voice and expression was making the three other parent pretty nervous.
"Umm.. what type of agreement Kate?" Francesca asked, feeling confused and worried for her own son.
"Well.. first things first we need to separate those two from each other. My daughter's being acting very stupid and foolish. she is currently in the enemy's arms while we speak. I'm sure you guys as Richard's parents , with all your power and men currently know that Kristen and Richard are staying at Henry's house, but as Kristen's mother i can never allow my daughter to stay with a cheater." Kate said and arched an eyebrow challenging the three of them to think differently.
"So.. what do you suggest?" Blake cleared his throat, feeling nervous for his own son, no matter how bad he is.
"Well... for starters, I'm gonna go grab Kristen back to her parent's house, even if i have to grab her by her hair" Kate's spiteful voice made Francesca wince, she opened her mouth to say something, but Blake just stopped her by gently putting his hand on top of hers.
"And then?" Blake asked, wanting to just get over this moment as soon as possible.
"Then... we're gonna wait for the baby to be born, and make a parenting test" Kate said in a duh voice as if Richard's parents are stupid for even asking questions.
"Okay.. let's do that" Blake said, feeling that pain in his chest again, as he said those words without believing in them. But then he knew he doesn't have another option, after all Kate's a mother and Blake was sure even though she looks and acts like a total bitch, she still cares for her own daughter.
So they all got out of the Anderson's house, and drove to Henry's house, to talk to their children.
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