Mr. Edward grew impatient as he had no info about his son. He decided to hire people to look for his son. His estates were almost completed and soon he would start business. His friends introduced him to some private investigators. They assured him that they'd find his son. Although the price they ask d for was huge, he was willing to pay any amount to look for his son. His friends talked to the investigators as they helped him cut down the price. They then told him to wait for their call.
Mr. Edward was waiting at home for any news about his son, when an unknown number called him. At first, he didn't want to answer the call but he felt it could be a useful information so he picked up
"Hello" he said after picking up
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Hannah was so nervous as she dialed the number. After it started ringing, she could literally feel her heart in her mouth. After three rings, the person on the other side picked up
"Hello" Mr Edward said
"Hello, Good day sir" Hannah said, in all nervousness
"Yes, who is this? What can I do for you?" Mr Edward said, in an obviously annoyed tone
"Uhmm, yes, it's about your son, Alexander" Hannah said
Mr Edward immediately sat up at the mention of his so "My son, do you know where he is?" He said anxiously
"Yes, I do sir...." Hannah was saying but she was immediately cut off by Mr Edward
"Where is he? Please tell me where he is?"Mr Edward said, literally begging
"He's with me. I saw him in a hut near my village and brought him to me house as he appeared to be hurt. He told me about you and I managed to get your contact in order to return your son to you" Hannah said, with her heart pounding
Mr Edward couldn't believe his ears. His son was safe. His junior was safe. He heaved a sigh of relief as he calmed down. He then said "Thank you so much. Can you please send me your address? I really want to see my son"
"Yes. I stay at Masori village. When you get to the entrance of the village, you can ask of "The doctor", they'll direct you to my house " Hannah said patiently
"Ahhh, okay. I'm on my way" Mr Edward said, grabbing his car keys
"But sir...."Hannah said abruptly
"Yes, what is it?" Mr Edward said
"It'd be of yours and your son's safety if you come alone sir. Some thugs have been looking for him for quite a while now, so it'd be better not to draw any attention "
She said, mindful of her words as she was talking to a former senator. She knew he still wielded so much power so she didn't want to say anything that would offend him.
"Alright, thank you so much" Mr Edward said as she disconnected the call.
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Hannah could still feel her heart beating fast even after the call ended. After her heartbeat went back to normal, everything started to sink in. Alexander would be going back to his home. The few days Alexander had spent with her was so precious that she didn't want it to end, but she couldn't keep him with her forever. He had to go and be with his real family.
Her mind instantly went to Alex. He was going to be waiting for her. So she went to the living room. Alexander was sitting at the dining table, with his food untouched. He turned as soon as he heard her footstep behind him
"You're done" he said
"Yes, I am" She said with a sad smile on her face
"Your breakfast is set". He said, pointing at the plate opposite him
"Thank you" she said and rubbed his head before taking her seat opposite him. She wanted to tell him that her father was coming to get him but she didn't know how to. A part of her didn't want him to leave but the other part of her wanted him to be with his real family. She took a bite of the sandwich and she was surprised. It tasted quite good.
"This is good" she said as she ate a mouthful of the sandwich in front of her
Alexander smiled and said "Since it is the only food I know how to prepare, I have tried to perfect it"
"Such a perfectionist" Hannah said and laughed
She ate her remaining food in silence as she debated on how she should tell him about his father, in her head. After they were done, Alexander cleared the plates and put them in the washing sink. Hannah, still at the dining table, watched Alexander go to the kitchen and back.
She told him to sit down and when she did, she held his hand. Alexander felt something was wrong as Hannah was being unlike herself. He asked "Is everything alright, ma?"
Hannah said "Everything is fine. I'm just happy for you "
Alexander who was confused said "Happy?? Why??"
She held him tightly and said "Your father is coming here to pick you up"
Alexander couldn't believe what he heard. His father had found him. He was equally happy and sad at the same time. He was happy because his father did not forget him and he kept looking for him but he was sad because he was going to be leaving Hannah, who was like a mother figure to him. He never knew he could be torn like this but he really wanted to see his father .
"He should be here any minute from now" Hannah said as she pulled him into a hug
Ten minutes later, there was the sound of an engine as the car pulled over in front of her house. Hannah checked through the window and saw as Mr. Edward gently alighted from the car. She turned to Alexander "Your father is here"
Almost immediately, there was a knock on the door. Hannah braces herself up and smiled as she opened the door. In front of her was a man who looked like he was in his late Forty's or his early fifty's. He had a casual yet elegant attire on. He was standing with his back straight at the door as he looked anxious. She was pretty surprised at his figure. She was expecting to see a pot bellied man with royal attire and all that. She never saw him before as she never had interest in politics. Even at the hospital, she didn't see him when his wife gave birth.
The man in front of her greeted "Good morning. Are you Miss Hannah?" He asked in the most polite way he could
"Yes, come in, Mr Edward" Hannah said as she ushered him into her house.
As Mr Edward entered and stood by the door, he noticed his boy sitting on the couch in the living room. He rushed to him "Junior, Junior..." He said and hugged him tightly. He missed his son real bad, before he knew it, tears were streaming down his face. He had promised his dead wife that he would take good care of their son and that he wouldn't allow anything bad to happen to him, but he didn't keep his promise.
"I'm sorry, Junior. I'm so sorry. I couldn't protect you. I'm so sorry. You must have been afraid. You must have been scared. I'm so sorry I left you all alone" Mr Edward kept talking as tears streamed down his face.
Alexander was not quite calm either. As soon as his father hugged him, he began to cry as well. "Father...." He said, while choking on his tears. "I missed you so much father. I was scared. No one was there with me. It was horrible, father. I really missed you"
The both of them kept crying as they held the each other. Hannah was surprised. It seemed like she underestimated the bond between the father and son. It was emotional watching them pour their hearts out to each other. She took a seat by the dining table and allowed them to finish their emotional display (as she thought of it).
After minutes, they eventually calmed down. Mr Edward brought out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped Alexander's face then his'. He then turned to Hannah and said " I can't begin to tell you how happy I am. I am so honored and blessed that you took care of my son in the past few days. I know it was not easy for you, taking care of my son but I'm really grateful that you did. Thank you so much " he said and he bowed
Hannah who was starting to get uncomfortable with his gesture said"It's nothing. I couldn't leave him there when I saw him hurt. It was just right that I brought him here"
Mr. Edward then proceeded "How can I repay you for your kindness?" He asked
"No need, sir. I did not do this for the reward" Hannah said politely
Mr Edward insisted "But I cannot just overlook this kindness ma'am"
Hannah smiled and said"It's alright sir. I really do not want a reward "
At that moment, his phone rang. The private investigators were calling. He picked it up after one ring.
"Sir, we've gotten leads on your son. Do we report it?" The man on the other side asked
"Nevermind. Stop looking for him. I'll settle your payment. So stop looking for him " Mr Edward said and hung up.
"Well, Miss, I have to leave now. Thank you for taking care of my son" Mr Edward was saying as he held his son's hand and stood up.
"It's alright" Hannah said and smiled as she looked at Alexander. She was already fond of him but it was time for him to go.
Mr Edward held his son's hand as she they went outside. Alexander looked back at Hannah as a year trickled down his handsome face. He left his father's hands and went to hug Hannah. "I will miss you so much, Aunt Hannah" he said, calling her by her name for the first time.
Hannah,who was surprised at him calling her by name, smiled and said "I'll miss you too, Alex" . She then pulled away d his embrace. "Now, I want you to be a good boy to Daddy, alright?" She added
Alexander nodded and wiped his tears. He then asked her "Can I come see you sometimes?" . "Yes" Hannah replied.
"Will your daughter be here then? I really want to meet her since she looks so much like you" Alexander said as he wiped the string of tears away from Hannah's face. Hannah laughed and said "Of course, she will. I think the both of you will get along really well"
"My regards to her whenever she comes back" he said as he hugged her once again. Mr Edward watched in awe as this wouybe the first time his son would be relating so well with a woman, after he found out that his mother died while giving birth to him.
After Hannah and Alexander said their goodbyes, Mr Edward went to meet her once again "I never knew you had a daughter" he asked, curious. Although Hannah didn't want to go down that lane, she just told him the basics and let go of it "Yes, I do. She's staying at a friend's house"
"Oohhhh...I would have loved to meet her" he was saying "My regards to her" he finally said
"Alright sir" she said and bowed
"Well, then, I think we should get going. Thank you for everything" Mr Edward said as he Œk
brought out a card from his wallet.
"There" he said "That's our address and my phone number Incase you need to contact us. It's the little I can do to repay your kindness" Mr. Edward said and turned towards his car. He opened his car for Alexander to get and closed the door after him. He looked at Hannah and bowed once again before getting into the car and drove off.
"Phew" Hannah said as she kicked the dust before entering her house. She thought of calling Peculiar to send her daughter back but she figured it was best to go and pick her up by herself. As she sat on her couch, she looked at the card in her hand. She thought about what to do with it, then put it in a drawer in her room.
She laid on her bed, thinking about how everything went back to normal now "Everything's normal now" she said as she closed her eyes to rest....