Chapter 7 - Promises (1/2)
That night, Colm was drinking at a bar. He wanted to drown himself tonight. He felt like he was utterly useless.
Although at first, Colm was only feeling guilty to April. He always felt responsible for her, he treated her as his little sister. But ever since she had Sky, She was getting stable and getting more attractive. She communicated more and he was starting to get fall for her.
Colm knew he didn't have any rights to April's freedom nor future. Although he vowed to become her husband, he never tried to actually woo her. He didn't want to add up to her problems and he was busy with his father's business to extend to Europe. That's why he was with Alex, most of the times. They were thinking about venturing together.
”May I join you?” Alex sat beside his buddy. He knew Colm very well, as Colm with him. This pub was one of Colm's favorite.
Colm didn't replied and just grunted. Alex ordered a drink for himself. He felt like drinking tonight as well.
”Will this ruin our friendship? Will you throw our brotherhood for just one stupid night?” Alex broke the silence. Colm ignored him.
”I know that no matter what I say, it wouldn't make up for it. That's why I wanted to stand up for my son.” Alex took a sip of his drink.
”What about Francesca? You know how crazy your woman is!” Colm said disgustingly.
He could never understand why his friend fell in love with that witch. Yeah she was beautiful, but her attitude is worse than a trash.
”I talked to her about it.” Alex sighed.
”We already agreed to have my Son live with me on my house. She usually stays in Italy anyways.” Alex shrugged his shoulders. Although he loves his wife, she have been distant right after their marriage.
Colm sighed. He patted Alex's shoulder. He knew about their cold marriage. Alex was the only one holding on to it.
”Let April decide this. If she wants you to become her son's father, then I'll concede. But if you can't convince her, can you please not force her? When Sky grows up, I'll make sure to tell him. I just don't want April to get hurt. You know how much she sacrificed because of me.” Colm finished his drink and ordered another one.
”Thanks mate.” Alex was thankful for his understanding friend. He knew Colm was reasonable. Now if only he could find Cefei and beat that bastard. Tskk.
”mhmm”. Colm mumbled.
”Tomorrow, I'll visit her. If she agrees, I'll bring her to England. I read her medical report, I understand that Sky is helping her cope up. So I won't try to separate them. My parents are dying to have a grandkid. When I told them about Sky, you should've see their faces! Man, they got mad that I didn't told them sooner!.” Alex shook his head and sighed.
”How did you know about it anyways? If you didn't know that it was April?” Colm looked at his friend.
”A Hunch?” Alex chuckled. ”Remember a year ago? You invited me to your parents anniversary. That night I saw April. As soon as she seen me, she froze. Mate, she looked like she had seen a ghost!” Alex shook his head.
”I smiled and waved at her. She didn't reply like always. I always thought she hated me, well it must be if I did that to her. And then, I saw this little kid, who was with you. Funny thing is, that kid looks exactly like me when I was his age. My mom had this huge picture on their mansion. You've seen it.” Alex explained.