Her wooden bungalow consisted of just one bedroom. Blaze had nowhere else to stay but the small living-room. His head buried deep in his palms. His cheek still burnt from the slap and his heart ached. Today, the tables decided to turn around. His past came back around to haunt him. 

Cynthia, his only girlfriend, suddenly appeared out of thin air. When he finally got the courage to man up and check on Alexa , he found another forgotten runaway. The short haired girl mocked him and he deserved it. They were in love and had been in a relationship for seven months. She was the only one who got him under some kind of charm. Her tears, laughs, giggles, all meant life to him. He loved her. Freezing on spot once he saw her, he felt lost. Then anger and heartbreak took charge. He forgot where he were. Not caring about anything or anyone, he yelled at her and to his surprise Austin turned out to be his, his real son. He has a baby and he never knew...Cynthia continued to act coldly and he could understand why. She was fascinated by him.He felt love and care in all of her actions. Figuring out that she was pregnant, she feared his hate so she ran away. She didn't know what to do so she hid away breaking his heart. 

Tears fell heavily as he remembered how insane he went looking for her. He begged all his friends to help and they did yet found nothing. Cynthia just disappeared into thin air and no matter what he did he couldn't find her; Her credit cards were canceled. Her phone was shut and thrown in her old apartment. Her family knew nothing about her or at least that's what they said. 

Feeling alone and lonely , he started to drink and even joined the stupid bets of Bryan and Jack. He went through girls like articles of clothes and never cared about the results. He used to drink to fill a void. He cursed at Cynthia each night until Alexa came a long ...Yet he should only curse himself. He is the only one responsible for this mess. 

His hand covered the cheek that Alexa slapped and he remembered how he treated her. He turns into some kind of beast when she defies him. A fire ignites within him whenever someone show interest in her. He for sure feels something towards her but seeing Cynthia confused him. His first instinct seeing his old love was to hug her, kiss her, claim her but for a sudden reason he ended up just yelling at her...

Not knowing when Alexa left the shop, he just continued to argue with Cynthia. He yelled at her until her manager came and yelled at both of them. He had to apologize then buy whatever groceries Alexa collected. He got Cynthia to give him her phone number and ran out to find no one waiting for him outside. 

Feeling more burdened by the second, he decided to check on Alexa and Austin: both of them had a horrid day because of him. He only heard few sniffs, when they first went inside the room but nothing more. Readying himself for Alexa's hate, he took silent little steps until he faced her door. He never felt so afraid and guilty. For a reason he wanted to just to go to her and maybe like a little boy hug her to sleep. 

Opening the door slowly , he came face to face with a sleeping Alexa. She laid on her bed motionlessly as she hugged Austin close to her. It still amazes him how she can love the little boy more than his real mother and father. The little boy facing away from Blaze, moved his hands a bit to tuck himself closer to Alexa and that brought a smile to Blaze's face. Austin has always been possessive of Alexa.

"Ma...Ma" Austin mumbled in his sleep shocking Blaze

"I am truly sorry for everything." Blaze declared to the sleeping figures and shut the door slowly allowing them to rest.

After three hours, the door to her room opened getting his attention. He felt like doing nothing so he sat silently all the time waiting for them. During those hours, he tried to text Cynthia civilly but she shunned him away. She in a text told him to back off and go screw himself. He didn't know how to respond to that so he let go for the moment...

"I ordered us a pizza" Blaze said as Alexa came to put Austin on his bean-bag

"Good for you." Alexa coldly replied walking away 

"I tried to place the groceries on their right shelves too." He offered following her lead to the small kitchen

"How much did they cost?" she asked without looking his way and his heart pained

"Nothing" he denied stepping closer to her 

"suit yourself" she shortly said opening the fridge and getting some of the leftovers out

"Aren't you going to eat your slices of pizza?" Blaze , like a sad little boy asked grabbing her hand as she tried to turn on the microwave

"I am not and let go will you!" she simply responded timing the machine with her free hand then looking harshly at his offending hand

"I am sorry because I forcefully kissed you." Blaze finally apologized "Talk to me. I came all the way here because I badly miss you. You became one of my best friends. I need you. I feel like I am missing a part of me when you are away. Today has been troublesome for me too. I just faced my runaway girlfriend and discovered that I am a dad. I am exhausted Alexa and I truly want you to be here for me like you always did." he begged not letting go of her hand. Instead her intertwined their fingers and tightened his hold on her hand a bit.

" I didn't ask you to come here. I was doing fine and progressing slightly. I was finally starting to let go. I am tried of this nonsensical relation between us Blaze. I also just had a horrible day . I had my first heartbreak and I learned that my son could be easily snatched by you if you ever want to ask for his custody. You can just take him and raise him with Cynthia..." Alexa now fully sobbed and when Blaze moved to hug her , her free hand stretched to stop him

"Why would I do so? He calls you mama, not Cynthia. I am not that bad Alexa. I wouldn't take him away from you. Also what heartbreak are you speaking of?" He questioned truly puzzled unknown to him he was her heart-breaker

"That does not matter now." She noted wiping away her tears and finally letting go of his hand

"Everything about you does matter." he concluded and she felt sincerity in his tone making her heart jump a little yet her mind flashed the scene from earlier breaking her yet again

"What did you decide to do about Cynthia?" she blurted out and regretted it not wanting to hear about their story of rekindled love

"I got her number and texted her to clear things out but she kind of not so nicely told me to stay away." he confessed scratching the back of his neck 

"She has every right." Alexa mumbled but a small sigh of relief left her lips

"Are you going out with Theo?" Blaze finally managed to ask holding his breaths waiting of her to answer

"I am. I owe him one and a cup of coffee." Alexa explained hearing the beeping of the microwave. Ignoring Blaze's sudden glare she reached out of her food

"Does he know that you are married?" He bluntly posed again seeing her stiffen

"Well, I haven't mentioned such fact but he might have got it , from earlier." she simply lifted her shoulders and ignored his sudden hardening tone. He is always going through tantrums and it is better not to react.

"He better did." Blaze threatened 

"You said it yourself this is not real so you shouldn't react like so and Theo is a nice guy" she mumbled filling her mouth with a spoon of rice

"If he tries anything I will..." he sounded wild for a moment but Alexa's new broken heart couldn't care less

"What if I allow him?" she dared and to her surprise Blaze so suddenly came her way snatching her fork out of her hand making her glare at him.

"Don't play games with me Alexa." He threatened once again sharing her glare

"What if I want to?" She spoke feeling a rush of sparks igniting her body. 

"You won't like the outcome I promise you." his sea foam eyes darkened as face neared her and his breaths hit her face

"I am not afraid." She calmly and slowly spoke and her new gained confidence shocked him "Now give me my fork back so I can finish eating. I have to give Austin, or should I say our baby, a shower after so." she completed grabbing her fork again

"Our baby" Blaze silently commented and continued to eye a silent Alexa .