Elissa pov*

I finally finished the anniversary I organised and rushed to take a cab. My son was with his father, when Adrian knew that I will work on Sunday he proposed to take care of him. They have a good relationship I am a little surprised because I expected Lucas to be maybe uncomfortable with the situation but everything was alright he reacted well when we told him. It was at his grandparent's house. We talked about it a lot with Adrian it took almost two months for me to agree with that. In the end I came to the conclusion that I can't let Lucas like that not knowing who his father is.

We thought it will be better to give him the news surrounded by family. So his grandparent's proposed to organize a dinner. Hailey and Jeff were with us too.

Lucas quickly made the connection when he heard Adrian call his grandparent's by Dad and Mum; it was like we just confirmed his doubts. It was a very emotional moment mostly for Adrian and his parents who were waiting for this day to come.

I talked with my son after that to be sure if he was okay and answer at his questions but what he said surprised me.

"You know mummy I had a doubt about Daddy from the beginning because he has the same eyes as me and you always said to me that I have my daddy's eyes"

I looked at him proudly. Sometimes we under think our children thinking they are fragile and can't support changes but the reality is that we the adult are more weak and scared than them.

Anyway I am glad that everything is ok for my son.

The cab stopped in front of Adrian's house once I stepped out of the car and stood in front of the front door I felt nervous. My heart started to beat faster and my hand became sweaty. I let out a huge breath and knocked.

"Elissa sweetie" Martha said and hugged me tightly, I hugged her back

"Hello Martha"

"Let me look at you my daughter" Martha added looking at me with teary eyes

"I missed you"

"I missed you to Martha" I replied and it was true I always loved her like a mother

"Oh where are my manners, come inside honey" She said

I looked inside the house and all the memories came back especially the bad ones.

"No thank you Martha but I prefer to stay here, may you call Lucas for me?" I said after a moment.

"You won't stay on the doorstep come in"

"Please Martha I am good here just call him please"

She looked at me certainly understanding why I am reticent. She nodded and walked away.

I stood there looking at the place where Adrian pushed me, where he slapped me, where he humiliated me and I couldn't stop the tears to fall. It was like I made a leap in time everything was still fresh in my mind. Every word, every gesture, and every hurtful looks everything...

I was so absent that I didn't see or hear Adrian and Lucas coming. I regained my spirit when I felt someone pull on my trousers. I quickly wiped my cheeks and stared at my son with a smile.

"Hey my love, I missed you so so much" I said picking him in my arms and kissing him all over his face. He giggled while Adrian was looking at us in silence.

I turned my face to him.

"Thank you for looking after him today"

"Don't need to thank me he is my son too" Adrian replied with a soft smile but I can say at his voice that he is sad or maybe upset.

"We will take our leave now, Lucas baby bring your coat and bag please"

He was about to go when Adrian held his hand and spoke

"Wait I thought maybe... we... we can have dinner together"

I looked at him for a minute

"Thank you for the offer but we have to go" I said sternly

"Please Eli, just a dinner and I will accompany you after that. Martha already prepared everything"

The nerves of this man I can't believe it. So he expected that I will stay at the same table as him under the roof of my so called old house and eat peacefully like everything was normal in the world. Stupid idiot arrogant man! He was lucky Lucas was here or I would rip his hair out to that jerk. I faked a calm tone and said

"Sorry but I am going to refuse"

"But..." He was about to speak again when I gave him a hard look, eying Lucas. He understood and stopped his blabbering.

"Go my baby" I said to Lucas again and he run around to bring his stuffs Martha walked after him leaving me with Adrian still on the doorstep

"Why you refused Elissa I hoped to spend more time with you and Lucas"

"You spent all the day with him already so don't be greedy and for me as you asked me five years ago I won't step in YOUR house ever again"

He came near me trying to reach my arm but I stepped back

"Look Adrian don't misunderstand the fact that I let you be closer to my son for a sign of encouragement ok? Because nothing will happen between us"

He stared at me with sadness and a moment after that was replaced by anger. He put his hands in his pants pockets and said in arrogant way

"It's because of your so called boyfriend's"

"Rather because of you I must say, if you didn't throw me like a trash maybe I would be the one making dinner here so don't blame anyone for your faults especially Leo. Because even if I have to be alone for the rest of my life I prefer that than to be with you again" I replied with a cold voice. A battle started by our looks at each other, no one of us wanting to look down.

Lucas came back with Martha. I took his little hand in mine and turned towards Martha

"Thank you Martha and I hope you can share a cup of tea soon; you are welcome at my house anytime"

"Of course I will come" She replied with a wide smile

"It's ok then, I am waiting for your call" I hugged her. Lucas did the same and was about to give his father a goodbye kiss when Adrian carried him in his strong arms and said looking at me

"I will give you a ride"

"No thanks we will take a taxi"

"Don't be too stubborn Eli" He said with exasperation.

"Oh please Mommy let's go with daddy his car is so cooool" Lucas pleaded

Adrian made a side smile clearly enjoying the comment. I glared at him.

"Ok let's see that cool car then" I sighed

"Yeaah thank you Mommy you are the best"

"Yes she is" Adrian added.

I shook my head at their behaviour and secretly smiled.