Chapter 18

Jason Stokes:

"How was it?" I asked Casper as soon as the elevator opened "Bad" he said and walked past me "What happened?"

"I asked Mom about the twin and why she never told you about me even if they thought I died"

"And what did she say?"

"She said she wanted to forget about me"

"I'm sorry" I said and tried to hug him to make him feel better, but he stopped me "That is not the reason why I'm mad. I'm mad because they never told you about me. That hurt me"

"I'm mad too. I'm mad at them because they didn't tell me about you, but I think I know the reason why mom did that"

The doorbell rang and Lexi tried to get it, but I stopped her. I walked to the door and checked the visitors. It was dad and mom. I ran back to where Casper was standing, got hold of his hand and mouthed to him and the others "They are here. Lexi get the door. Others to your rooms"

Carmella carried Carolyn that was playing on the floor in front of her and Lexi Ryan picked up her phone that was on the couch. We all ran out of the sitting room, leaving Lexi to deal with my parents before I join her. I and Casper ran to my room where we exchange our clothes.

"I will be right back" I said as I opened the door and walked out of my bedroom "What of Jason?" I heard mom asked Lexi

"He is coming. What should I get you?"

"Jason" mom replied "I want to talk to my son"

"Everything is going to be okay Ariana. Calm down" dad said to mom "I hope so. I don't want to lose him too" mom sobbed I adjusted my look and walked inside the sitting room. Mom got out of her seat when she saw me, ran toward me and hugged me tightly as usual.

"Jason I'm sorry. I'm sorry for not telling you about him. I just wanted to forget about him. I wanted us to be a happy family. I didn't want his death to ruin our family. Everything was for you. And your father, he wanted us to tell you, but I told him not too. I'm sorry. Forgive me"

I wrapped my hands around her and looked at dad. Mom's body relaxed when she felt my hands on her body and she looked up at me with tears in her eyes. This was the first time that I've seen mom cried since all the years that I've known her and that made me felt bad for her. I knew the reason why she didn't want to tell me; it was because she wanted everyone of us to move on.

"I've always wondered what he looks like. I didn’t get to see him or hold him. I didn’t get to give him a befitting burial. I failed him as a mother."

"No, you didn't" I said and used the back of my hand to wipe her tears off "Even though you were hard towards me when I was growing up, you are still one of the best moms in the world"

"Mom looked at me with a little smile on her face "My twenty sixth birthday is in a week time. I want to celebrate it"

"Jason" mom called "Yes mom. I want to celebrate it"

But you've never celebrated your birthdays willingly before. You said you hated birthdays"

"That is because I always felt incomplete back then. I always felt as if a part of me was missing and I always wondered why"

"Jason"

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Lexi Stokes:

We spent the weekend chatting, laughing and eating and even though everybody was happy about the reunion, I wasn't really because someone was missing. My best friend, Cynthia. I've been trying her number for hours, but it wasn't reachable and a feeling in my gut was telling me that she had left me without saying goodbye.

I was sorry for not believing her back then but there was no way that I could change the past. I couldn't sleep throughout the night because of this funny feeling, and I counted the seconds until it was time to go to work on Monday.

I got out of bed and woke Jason up. He muttered something unintelligible and touched my side of the bed. He opened his eyes the moment that he realized that the bed was empty and scanned the room instantly.

"Hey lover boy, I'm here" I waved at him and he sighed in relief "I hate seeing your side of the bed empty" he said with his deep, morning voice "Good morning" I said with a smile "I want that greeting with those beautiful lips on mine"

"I've not brushed my teeth yet"

"Your breath is always fresh"

I rolled my eyes at his words and crawled back to bed. I knew he wouldn't be taking a 'no' for an answer. I kissed him deeply and he tried to roll on top of me, but I stopped him.

"Get up" I said "You will get it in your office"

Jason looked at me with his crazy lustful eyes, he wanted it now, but I wanted something else now, I wanted my best friend "I'm not going to work today" he said "You’re kidding?" I asked while heading to the bathroom "No" he replied and sat up on the bed. I stopped walking and turned back to listen to what he had to say "Casper is going instead"

"So, you're staying at home for the whole day?"

"Yes. With you by my side...on my bed" he smirked "I'm sorry to disappoint you husband" I shrugged "But I have to be in the office today"

"I think I will be switching from being the husband to the boss now"

"Jason joke apart. I'm going to the office. Don't command me to stay at home. I need to see someone"

When he realized how serious I was, he asked 'who?'

"Cynthia" I replied "Her mobile has been unreachable for the past two days. I need to find her. I need to tell her how sorry I am"

"Okay" he said "My regards to her when you find her"

Jason joined me in the closet when I was ready to go and wrapped his hand around me "I'm going to miss you for a whole day now" he complained in a whisper and pressed hard against my ass. My body vibrated at the feel of his cock on my ass, but I tried to control myself.

"I won't be long. It's just for some hours"

"I don't like the sound of that" he said and held me tighter "What are you talking about?"

"The last time you said something like that to me, you were gone for almost three months"

I smiled, turned around and looked into his worried grey eyes "That was when I was still a Tyler, now, I'm a Stokes and I will forever be a Stokes"

I kissed him and he pushed me to the nearest wall "I'm getting it now" he growled into my ears