A Royal Memory

Find Your Son

Nathan

Two and a half months. Thats how long we've been living in this small town. Away from the clutches of my dear mother. Christmas had pass, and Im happy that I had the chance to celebrate it with Marie. For the first time in my life, I experienced putting up our own Christmas tree. Drink hot cocoa by the fireplace. Listen to Christmas carols as we walk around town. Eat delicious dishes that Marie prepared on Christmas Eve, and opening presents on Christmas morning.

I admit its all new to me. Its like starting from scratch. My work now is from different from my previous one. For one, in our company I have a huge office with desk and a view. Now, I work as a clerk with a small desk, piled up papers, and a view of people running around like headless chickens.

Work is tiring and stressful, but the moment I come home with Marie to greet me wearing her adorable apron, I say its all worth it.

Its a bliss in short. Im finally living my life, the way I wanted it, with the woman I love. But it made me wonder why mother isn't doing anything to find me? Knowing her, she should've done something now. But so far, none. I haven't got any calls from Alexander. Knowing him, no matter how many times I changed my number he will always find a way to call. He's a Salvatore after all.

I was stirring my coffee while lounging in the pantry when my thoughts were interrupted when I heard the news.

"Mcpearson- Publishing house to file bankruptcy"

My thoughts are running wild. Why is dad not doing anything to prevent this? Are they still relying on the help of Anika's family?

I carefully took a sip of my coffee. I need to do something. But what can I do? I don't want to give up the life I am living now. I don't want to give up Marie.

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Natalia (Nathan's mother)

"I can't accept this!" I exclaimed as I threw the crumpled newspaper on the floor.

I am currently inside my husband's office in our company.

I turned to my husband who's looking out the window of his office.

"George do something! Everyone is talking about us!" I yelled at him.

I heard him sigh.

"There's nothing I can do Natalia, but to file for bankruptcy". He said.

I scoffed

"Of course there is something you can do! If you didn't drown yourself in your gambling addiction, we wouldn't be in this situation in the first place! You managed to pull us down to the depths, you can pull us back up!" I paused.

"Bring your son back and get him to marry Anika!" I added.

"That is the same reason why our son chose to leave!" He paused, turning to me.

"You've been controlling his life! He chose to be with Marie deal with it!" He added.

"I am his mother and I know what's best for my son! Anika is the best for him and this family! Not some nobody who doesn't even know where the hell she came from!" I reasoned.

George shook his head.

"Just let your son be." He said.

"I will get our son back. And when I do, he'll do whatever I want him to do and there's nothing you can do about it!" I exclaimed.

"Go and get your son to hate you more." My husband waved me off.

I scoffed and stormed off his office. I fished out my phone while walking. I dialed a number and wait for the person on the other line pick it up.

When the call was answered.

"I need you to find my son. As soon s possible." I said.

After that call, I dialed another number. It was answered on the third ring.

"Anika darling. I have a new proposition for you." I said.

I listened to what she said before speaking.

"Just follow what I say and you'll be married to my son before you know it." I said.