FIGHT MY WAY

CH3. SAMANTHA'S POV

Months passed by quick and i never heard from Alexander again. A few times I tried to reach out to him but no avail, it was like he just isolated himself from my life entirely.

Thankfully for Dana, I was able to get to the labour room and deliver safely. I finally thought that I would stop thinking about Alexander, I actually slowly got over him until the day of delivery when he chose to show up at the hospital claiming to want to be part of my life again.

It has been a week since I gave birth to my precious son, it has also been a week since Alexander showed up in the hospital claiming that he wanted to be part of all this.

I stride the beautiful garden while gazing at each flower that I can not identify with Alexander by my side.

"Sam, I am so glad that you were strong enough to fight even without having me by your side." Alexander speaks up for the first time since we started walking through the hospital garden. His hands reach for mine and he squeezes them tight.

I feel electricity course through my veins and the butterflies in my stomach rise. His hands on mine makes me feel safe.

I sneak a glance at him and surprisingly his eyes are already on me.

He has a small smile plastered on his face and for some reason, I feel angry at him that he let me bear the burden for months and now he suddenly shows up congratulating me for being strong.

I nod my head. "Well, I could not have done it alone, Dana stayed with me. She rendered emotional and mental support, financial support too. That was something you refused to take responsibility for." I say nonchalantly.

Alexander sighs and runs a hand through his hair. "I am sorry Samantha. I sincerely am and I know that my apology is never going to make up for the months that I abandoned you and our son but I just want you to genuinely know that I am sorry and that I wish I could go back in time and make things right." Alexander says. He halts in his steps and gazes at me with sincerity in his eyes.

He sounds so serious and genuine but I do not know what to feel, especially since I do not want to fall for Alexander's charm again.

I am afraid of getting hurt by the same person again and the last thing I need right now is something to cry out.

"I forgive you Alexander. At least you realized your wrong even though it is a bit too late for all that. I still forgive you." I say with a forced smile on my face.

It would be pointless to hold a grudge against the father of my child, I am only agreeing to forgive him for the sake of my son. At least he can be in good terms with his father when he grows up.

"Thank you Sam, you are such a kind woman." He says. I raise a brow. "is there any other thing you have to say because I need to get back inside the hospital and rest a bit more." I say with a small shrug. I am enjoying the walk with Alexander but I'm also afraid of spending too much time with him.

I have these mixed feelings towards him.

A serious look appears on Alexander's face, he clears his throat and shakes his head in disagreement.

"Actually, I have something important that I would like to discuss with you." He says and i immediately know what it is about, I know that is the same reason why he showed up at the hospital in the first place, not because he cares about me but because of our son.

"You do not need to worry about anything Alexander, you can always stop by to see your son anytime and he can spend some of the holidays with you as well. We can discuss all of that later." I say with a tired look plastered on my face. I really am exhausted.

"Well, that is why I brought up a plan instead. That way, you and I do not have to share seeing our son. We can see him everyday of our lives." Alexander says with his eyes brightly lit.

He fiddles with his palms nervously before responding to me "Marriage." He deadpans. Did I hear Alexander clearly at all? Marriage? All of a sudden?

"What?" I yell with my eyes wide open. My loud voice attracts a lot of attention in our way and I hear some people passing by mumble words about us, well mostly about Alexander and how the company is running very well.

"Think about it Sam, you and I can get married just for the sake of our son. Look, I want him to grow up and live the best life ever. I do not want him to ever lack anything and you and I both know that you can not provide all of that to him Samantha." Alexander says.

He is right, I can barely fend for myself and Dana has spent a whole lot on me, I would be a horrible person to ask for more.

During those nine months where I could not afford to work anywhere, Dana fed me and paid all the bills without a single complaint from her. I owe her a lot actually.

Marriage just seems like a lot for me right now, especially marriage with Alexander, that just seems like a burden.

"I swear Samantha, I will treat you right and if you still want an open relationship that is fine by me. I just want the best for our son and I know you want the same thing too." Alexander says placing both of his hands on my shoulder.

Once again, I know I am about to get decieved by Alexander's charm. Marriage is a huge responsibility, am I really going to be scale through it?