Chapter 28 - Revelation

Troy's POV

She bit her lower lip nervously and ruffled her hair. Then she cleared her throat and replied. "I found out about my pregnancy after I had gone back to Rome. I searched you on social media, but as you guessed I didn't find Hector. Your phone number which I knew wasn't available either. My mother tried to find you; she hired a private detective, but we couldn't find you as you can guess." She paused, sighing. "And later when we met again, of course, I couldn't tell my sister's fiancé that he has a son with his sister-in-law. I didn't want to ruin Kate's happiness." She added sadly.

"I want to see my son." I informed firmly.

"Troy..."

"I want to see my son. Is he inside?" I asked in an authoritative tone.

"Troy!" Suddenly, I heard my son's voice. He threw his ball away as he saw me and rushed towards me happily.

I bent down and hugged him tightly in my arms. I placed several kisses on his cheeks and hair and breathed in his scent as my eyes welled up. I felt emotional.

"Why are you crying? Why are you sad?" Alec asked, confused as he pulled back.

"I am not. It is because I heard some happy news." I replied and gave him a warm smile as I held his little hand between my hands.

"Then don't cry."

I smiled, nodding, and wiped the tears off my cheeks with the back of my hand.

"I need to tell you something, buddy." I informed while holding his hands gently and looked at Rose. She shook her head, giving me a begging look.

"I am..."

"Troy?" Kate called me, surprised as she walked towards me.

Rose looked at me in panic and shook her head, giving me a warning look.

I straightened as Kate approached me and greeted me.

"Come on, let's go inside. It is good you are here. I was going to call you. I have to go Canada tomorrow for a meeting." Kate informed me as she held my hand.

I nodded and looked at Rose. She averted her gaze.

I was staring into the space while Kate was telling her mother and me about her sudden trip. Rose took Alec to his room to change his clothes. I excused myself and went to the bathroom, leaving Camila and Kate talking in the living room.

I walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I breathed deeply, closing my eyes and leaned my hands on the sink counter, thinking.

I had to handle the situation quickly. But how? Before I had to tell Alec that he was my son. Then I should talk to Kate alone and broke up with her. Later, Rose and I should talk to our families. Steven would freak out. It would be better if we confessed to my parents before telling her family.

After washing my face, I left the bathroom. I was surprised when I saw Rose leaning against the wall, her arms crossed over her chest.

"We need to talk." She said firmly as she approached me.

I sighed, placing my hand into my pocket, and informed. "If you want me not to tell Alec that I am his father, don't tire yourself. He is my son. He has to know the truth. And I want to spend time with my son as his father, not as his friend."

"Troy... Don't tell him anything yet, please. Let me talk to a child psychologist before and ask some advice that how we can tell Alec about it." Rose resumed, giving me a begging look.

I exhaled, running my hand through my hair, and nodded. "Fine, but I will not wait too long. We will talk to the psychologist together. Then tell Alec."

She nodded and bit her lower lip nervously. "Umm... Are you sure? It will be easier to tell Alec. He... He likes you. But... if others hear about it... especially your fiancée."

"I don't care. Just Alec's reaction is important." I informed firmly.

"I will not let you hurt Kate." She warned me.

"I will not, but I will not give up on my son. Never!" I stated, determined and left without letting her say anything. I needed a fresh air.

As soon as I left the mansion, I got in my car and drove away.

Rose's POV

"Troy!" I exclaimed in a low voice, clenching my fist angrily, but he left, ignoring me.

"Where did Troy leave?" Kate asked, worried as she approached me.

"Umm... I don't know. Someone called him from the company. He said it was urgent, and he had to leave." I lied, trying to control my voice.

She sighed angrily, nodding, and ruffled her hair as sadness crossed her features.

"What happened?"

"It is...about Troy. I am tired of feeling neglected by him." She confessed, heaving a sigh. "He is a good man, but...." She shook her head as she paused. "I often feel abandoned by him. Sometimes, I think I have to compete with his company. I don't know maybe...I don't fulfill his needs because of it, he..."  She bit her lower lip, blushing. I looked at her, confused. "We... umm... We never do it...be intimate. Maybe, he doesn't find me attractive. He never tried to seduce me. Yes, Dad warned him to keep his hands off me as he always told everyone we dated. But at least, he could try to make out or even kiss. If I don't kiss him, he doesn't even kiss me. We look like more friends than an engaged couple." She added sadly.

I looked at her, surprised. They... Troy never had sex with my sister. He didn't touch her.

I couldn't hold myself from feeling happy, despite the fact I felt guilt because I felt this way. On the other hand, I felt bad for Kate. I felt overwhelmed by all of these.

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When I got out of the company, I saw Troy leaning against his car. As he saw me, he straightened and approached me.

"What are you doing here?" I asked dryly.

He breathed deeply, gritting his teeth. "You are so polite." He commented sarcastically.

"Troy!"

"I found a child psychologist; she is the best in her field. We have an appointment in twenty minutes. Then, we will talk and solve your problem with me." He informed firmly. "Let's go." He rested his hand on my lower back as he held out his hand towards his car, gesturing to me to get in. I frowned and walked towards his car.

After we had talked to the psychologist, we got in Troy's car. I was staring at the changing scenery while lost in my thoughts. Everything would get complicated after we told Alec the truth. I hoped it wouldn't affect him badly, and he wouldn't be angry at me because I didn't tell him before. Moreover, we should warn him not to tell anyone else about it. It was our another problem.

Troy was insisting that we told our families about it to, but I refused; I wasn't ready for it now. I was afraid of my father and Kate's reactions. She would be heartbroken, and my father would be frustrated.

I breathed deeply and ruffled my hair, depressed.

"Calm down. Everything will be better." Troy said softly, interrupting my thoughts as he rested his hand on top of mine on my thigh.

I pulled my hand away, biting my lower lip, and asked as I noticed he wasn't driving to the fashion house. "Where are we going?"

"I told you we should to talk. I can't stand your coldness towards me anymore. Especially, when I am innocent." He replied, giving me a sad look.

I sighed without saying anything because I knew he wouldn't change his mind.

He parked his car near the ocean and got out of the car. I got out of the car too and approached him as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"I am all ears. Tell what you want. I don't have so much time. I have to go to the fashion house." I stated firmly.

"I want to talk about your accusation."

"Troy." I sighed, bored.

"Rose, please. There must be a misunderstanding. I didn't have any girlfriend then. It was only you." He pleaded.

"I saw the messages. I called you, but you didn't hear. So I wanted to bring your phone to you, but my hand touched it, and the message opened. She wrote how much she missed you. Then I read the other messages; you two declared your love to each other again and again in them." I stated while remembering it ached my heart. I breathed deeply as I tried to hold my tears back. "You wrote to each other how much you missed each other and looked forward to being in each other's arms as soon as you went back."