Nathan was very excited he couldn't sleep a wink... he stayed up all night imaging how it'll be when he finally meets Zane, he never imagined he'd be a dad so soon and to top it all the best woman in the world bore his son... he was beyond happy he couldn't find a word to describe how he felt.
Nathan was already at the front of Audrey's building by 11:30am time was moving too slow for him, he wondered if he should keep walking round her block for thirty minutes... feeling frustrated, he decided to go wait in a coffee house close by...
Barista. Smiling as she was amazed at the handsome fellow standing before her... 'what can I get you sir?'
Nathan. Absent mindedly... 'a cup of americano please.' Paused for a little while... 'plus one scone... thank you'
Barista. 'Coming right up.'
Nathan glanced at his wrist watch and wondered how and why only five minutes has passed all this while... he wondered why time wasn't his friend today.
A family of three immediately caught his attention. Seeing the love and attention the dad was giving his daughter made his heart flutter he yearned to meet his son and do a lot with him no, not just with him but with Audrey too...
Barista. Smiling... 'here you go, enjoy.'
Nathan smiled back and nodded a thank you to her... he wondered why she served him as there were waiters and waitress to do that... 'maybe she was less busy' he concluded... Nathan slowly siped his coffee to try to spend time but even that didn't seem to work as it wasn't yet 12:00pm giving up, he decided to show up early...
Audrey was glad that Nathan came when he did as Zane kept asking questions up on questions...
Zane. Giggling... 'momma, when is my daddy coming?' 'Momma, what does my daddy look like?' 'Momma, will my daddy like to go play out with me?'
Audrey was exhausted answering questions she didn't know how best to... she stood still, watching the union of father and son, she loved how Nathan was hugging Zane admist sobbs, her heart was moved.
Nathan. Sobbing... 'Thanks so much D, thank you for giving me this precious gift, I promise to cherish him for the rest of my life.' Paused to look clearly at Zane 'hi Zane, I'm your father... thank you for coming into my life.'
Zane. Surprised, smiled 'it's nice to meet you daddy.'
Nathan couldn't help but bury his head on Zane's chest and sob some more... a moved Audrey standing at a corner was busy wiping tears from her eyes as she didn't expect this to be that emotional.
Nathan was overjoyed spending time with Zane, he got to see where mother and child was staying, the space wasn't too big but it was enough for two people he silently hoped Audrey would let Zane spend days with him and even go on trips together... it's been about an hour and forty-five minutes since Audrey left Nathan together with Zane... Nathan wondered what she was up to and wished he could also spend time with her too.
Audrey. Smiling at the duo... 'Nate, can you give me a minute please?'
Nathan. Surprised to see Audrey all dressed... 'sure'
Audrey was in a fix as her babysitter cancelled last minute she had lunch plans she wanted to cancel but on the other hand, it's good for father and son to have alone time.
Audrey. Nervously... 'so I have to step out for a lunch date, is it OK I leave you guys alone?'
Nathan. Furrowed his brow. 'Lunch date?' Paused 'sure, go do your thing...'
Audrey. Smiling 'thanks' Turned to Zane 'I'll see you later pumpkin, have fun with daddy... momma loves you.'
Nathan watched as Audrey pecked Zane, gave him a smile and walked out of the door... he couldn't help but wonder who she was meeting and why? He was here, they should be back together!!! On the other hand, it might be lunch with another female. He couldn't help but walk over to the window to satisfy his curiosity to his greatest surprise, he was shocked to see a very familiar face walking towards her... jealousy was written all over him as his insides felt so much pain. He immediately tried to control himself. He was glad to be here, He's grateful to meet Zane, he wasn't going to spoil that... turning his attention back to his son.
Nathan. Whispers... 'what the fuck are you up to Charlie???'