Piper’s POV
It turned out that Jay took us to a café on the top deck of the ship that has an indoor and outdoor room. The special thing about the café was that their outdoor room had the most beautiful view because it was on the top deck. So, we could see the sea view all around us.
The first time I entered the café, I was surprised because it was quiet and there were only four of us. I guessed Jay must have booked this café, especially for us. From the direction of the kitchen came the sound of clanking cooking utensils. Several waiters were standing around us with friendly smiles. One waitress, wearing a different uniform from the others, led us to the outdoor room.
Then she closed the door separating the indoor and outdoor rooms. I was sure my guess was right. There was no one but us in this café. Jay had planned all this. And even more surprising, in the outdoor room, there was only a square-shaped, sizable table and four chairs.
“Sir, is it just the four of us here?” I asked, looking at him.
He smiled and winked. “Yes. I like privacy.”
“Wow. But it must cost a lot to rent this café,” I said.
“No need to think about any fees. Let’s just sit and enjoy the evening together. Come sit down, kids,” he invited. His lips were smiling broadly, and it made him even more handsome.
Jessie immediately pulled Jensen’s hand and invited him to sit side by side. Jay invited me to sit down first. After that, he sat next to me. Then he again pulled my hand and brought it closer to his chest. It made me very surprised, especially when he did it in front of the kids.
“S-sir, what are you doing? Please let go of my hand. They see what you do to me,” I said as I tried to pull my hand from his grasp.
He still didn’t let go of my hand. “Just for a second. Please.”
“Oh okay. What’s wrong?” I asked, looking into his beautiful eyes.
“Piper, I have a confession. On that night seven years ago, the man you spent the night with was me. Please don’t misunderstand me. It all happened because of an unintentional mistake. I’ll explain later. The important thing is that I’ve done as detailed an investigation as possible and I want to tell you this. The result is that we spent the night together seven years ago.”
What?! Was he joking?
“Is this a joke, sir?” I asked.
“Piper, please. Stop calling me ‘sir’. Just call me by my name. That’s what I want and I’m not joking. I’m serious,” he replied.
“W-what?”
“Yes, you must be surprised and probably angry. Let me apologize to you. I’m sorry I ruined your life and made you suffer for so many years. If only I had been more sensitive and responsible, maybe we would have met earlier so that you and Jensen wouldn’t have suffered. You can be angry and curse me about anything. I accept it with an open heart, but please don’t leave me. Right now, all I want is to make amends for all my mistakes and unite with you and our kids. Please give me a chance,” he pleaded.
“No way. Please don’t play games with me,” I said.
“No, I’m not in playing mode. I have all the evidence. Piper, please listen to me. I like you and from this moment on, allow me to make you and Jensen happy. I won’t let anything or anyone hurt you. You have my word. Please,” he pleaded as he knelt.
Tears were streaming down my face, and I couldn’t stop it. I was in the middle between two paths, the sad or the happy path.
I was surprised, happy, and did not know that I had finally found Jensen’s biological father. However, this was going to be a big problem, and I was afraid of something bad happening to my kids. I was in a dilemma and I didn’t know what to do.
If I dig deeper into my feelings, yes, I was comfortable around him and he has subconsciously made me fall in love. But I was afraid to love him because I was afraid of getting hurt.
“Mom, Jessie, and I have something to tell you. A while ago, Jessie and I did a DNA test on the hair samples of the four of us and the result is that we are one hundred percent your kids. And here result from the DNA test,” Jensen said as he handed over a folded piece of paper.
Jay took the letter and read it. His face immediately radiated happiness. His lips broke into a wide smile. Then, he released his hand and showed me the DNA test results.
“Piper, this is one proof. I’m not joking, lying, or anything. I’m telling the actual truth. Please forgive me and don’t cry anymore,” he pleaded as he wiped away the tears that kept coming like a waterfall.
I didn’t want to cry in front of the kids. That meant Jessie was my daughter. Then, the baby I named Daisy must be someone’s daughter. Who would do all this to me? Toward my kids.
I stood up and walked away from the table. My chest felt sore. I didn’t deny that I was happy, but I was also scared and that fear had a large portion. I was afraid that my kids would get hurt and I wouldn’t be able to protect them. If something bad happened to them, I might not forgive myself.
Would the revelation of all these truths end my suffering as a single mother? I didn’t know what to do.
Suddenly, Jay hugged me from behind. I could feel his warm breath on my neck.
“Piper, I know what you’re thinking and feeling. Believe me, I’m thinking and feeling the same thing. Whatever it is, let’s face it together. Fear and giving up happiness are not the answer. One more thing, please forgive me. Forgive what I did to you seven years ago,” he pleaded.
Everything Jay said was true. Giving up happiness for the sake of my fear was selfish. Jensen deserved to be happy and enjoy his time with Jay. What needs to be faced, I will face. And for that, I must be strong for the sake of my kids.
“Piper, why are you silent? Please say something or I won’t calm down,” Jay pleaded as he kissed the back of my head several times.
I nodded a few times.
Jay released his embrace and turned my body to face him.
“Really?” he asked.
I nodded once.
“Yeay!” and he hugged me back.
“Thank you, Piper. I promise I won’t let you suffer anymore,” he said.
“Jessie, bring me the box,” he said.
Jessie opened her bag and took out a small box, then gave it to Jay.
Jay opened the box and showed it to me. My God! It was...