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As in, the ones where it was only me stayed?
I never thought I would face Astrid again, but now that I am, I can’t help feeling the crushing guilt about the past. I caused her accident, although unintentionally, made her feel unwelcome in her own house, and competed for her father’s love.
Not only was I insufferable, but I also made it my mission to hurt her. And I hate the past me, I hate how much I went at her throat because of how insecure I was.
I want to apologize, not only for my behavior but also for the fact that Mum stole Uncle Henry from her and her mother, killed her mother, then attempted to kill her. I have so much to apologize for, but I’m not sure if that will have any effect on her.
She was always assertive in who she hated and I was at the top of that list.
My thoughts are scattered when we reach a gazebo in the garden, painted with a shock of colors. Transparent stars dangle from the ceiling like fallen angels.
That’s where the breakfast table is set up with all types of food that could feed an army.
Something travels in our direction at supersonic speed and I flinch. Daniel, however, catches the ball with his foot and even dribbles it.
“I see you haven’t lost your touch, Sterling.”
“Nice shot, Captain.” Daniel grins at Levi who’s approaching us while carrying Brandon.
Wait. Didn’t he go with Jay just now? How is he—
As Levi gets close, I can see that the child is a spitting image of Brandon, but he has a small mole beneath his left eye. And he’s wearing a sports jersey, unlike Brandon who was in light green shorts and a button-down.
Levi has grown up into a hard man. His boyish beauty has become all masculine, but his mane of golden blond hair is still as bright as ever.
He leans down and kisses Astrid on the lips, openly, with tongue.
Jeez.
My cheeks heat and I try to stare anywhere but at them.
“Get a fucking room.” Daniel wrenches the child from Levi’s arms and whispers, “Don’t you hate this, Lan?”
“I’m used to it.” Brandon’s clone, Lan, lifts a shoulder. “Uncle Aiden says Mummy and Daddy like making babies.”
“Your uncle Aiden is right.”
“Your uncle Aiden is a twat, Landon,” Levi says, finally pulling away from his school style make-out session with Astrid.
“Uncle Aiden isn’t a twat. He only says the truth. Besides”—Landon furrows his brow—“you made Glyndon, who’s spoiled and unnecessary.”
“I told you to not call your sister unnecessary, Lan,” Astrid says in a teacher’s voice.
“But she is.”
“Go to your room and reflect on that.” She pulls him from Daniel’s arm and puts him to his feet.
Landon shakes his head and stalks away with his hands linked behind his back like an old man, grumbling, “She’s still unnecessary.”
“He’s definitely taking after Aiden.” Daniel laughs. “My condolences in advance for when he becomes a psycho.”
“How could you say that, Bug?” Astrid sounds mortified and rightfully so. Even though Levi was the wild card, Aiden was the one who exhibited destructive energy in everything he did. He was silent, broody, and with clear sociopathic tendencies.
Still is, from the rumors I read online. His wife and son might have tamed him a bit, but something tells me Aiden King will never change.
“Just the truth that you’re refusing to see. He just called his sister unnecessary,” Daniel says. “Where’s that ray of sunshine anyway?”
“With Jonathan,” Levi answers. “And you’re on limited time, Sterling. One more snarky remark and I’m kicking you out of my house.”
