Chapter 11

" He was scared that I was going to be angry at him because he told his friend that I was his mom. I told him it was okay, but I just want to know if it's okay with you too, "I asked anxiously. I would be really sadden if he said no. " I don't mind him calling you mom, Roy," he said. I released a breath I didn't know I was holding with teary eyes. " I'm sorry" I sniffed " I get really emotional sometime thanks to my mum" I rumbled out, letting out a nervous laugh. He chuckled softly as he stroked my hair and pulled my chin up, forcing me to look at his eyes. "He is our son Roy, our very own Alexander." I might not have given birth to Alexander, but hearing Giovanni call him our son made me feel whole and happy. I looked at Giovanni in appreciation. Only then did I notice how close we were. We were so close that I could smell the mint in his breath, so close that we could actually kiss. I turned to leave, but he grabbed my hand and pulled me back to him. He cupped my face with one