Hi readers! In this chapter,it's a sneak peek of the future for Stepril and Blaric.
Though it may look like a happy ending then,it's still a rough patch in the present.
Do comment down what you think as well.Enjoy!
About 6 years later in the future,
Sterling's POV
Finish the last sentence and sent.That took way too much time if I have to admit.I look through my emails and files making sure everything is in place.
I looked up from my desk and the guests were arriving soon.I closed my Macbook and walked out of my office.
I took a sharp right turn and stepped into the room, where I found toys and books scattered around.A little boy in a white tee and blue jeans, waving and throwing toys around.He finally noticed the presence standing at the edge of the door and smiles sheepishly.
"Micheal..we've talked about this before.No more making a mess,Mommy would be disappointed in you if she finds out." I lectured and he makes a swift move to clean it up.
"Sorry,Mom.I didn't mean to..." He cleared everything out and makes a step forward to face me.He fidgets around with his fingers, trying to avoid eye contact.He's nervous...just like me.
"It's okay sweetie.Come here." I opened my arms out and he swoops right in.I picked him up, straddling him around my arms.
He was at least 5 years old but he still felt tiny in my arms.
"Why don't we go downstairs and disturb Mommy?" He smiled at the idea and we start making our way down the flight of stairs.I vigilantly but playfully rushed us down to the kitchen, making airplane noises.
The kitchen smells amazing and the sight of the person cooking doesn't get old at all.
"Mommy!" I slowly plopped Micheal down as Micheal hugs April by her legs.
"Hi sweetie,did you have fun playing with your toys?" April pats his head as her other hand set the ladle down.
"Yeah..and Mom came in,suggesting that we disturb you." He pointed out and I chuckled.A blabber, this one.
"Did she now?" April stole a quick glance at me before bringing her attention back to her baby boy.
"Why don't you be a darling and set the table? Aunt Blair and Eric will be here any minute now." April instructed, giving him a little kiss on the forehead before he dashed off.
"Okay!" He enthusiastically went to the dining table and begin rearranging.
"By any chance,you need a helping hand?" I offered as I lean against the counter.
"Nope..Everything's all good,honey." She reassured but she had something else in mind.
"Everything okay?" I placed a hand on her side and she sigh.
"Just how we got to raise a beautiful boy together and everything is falling into place." She answered and I smiled.
We really came a long way,didn't we?
"So you don't need a helping hand?" I wrapped my arms around her waist from behind,sneaking small kisses on her neck.
"Stop it.." April pushes me gently but the intent of having to deal with me later on.
"Blair and Eric are going to be here and you must be on your best behaviour."
"I wouldn't worry too much about that..." I whispered in her ear, and proceeds to lick it before I tend to Micheal.
I could see April gush a bright red and the charm still works.
"Sterling!" Blair shakes me and I cleared my throat.
"Yeah,what's up?"
"You were telling me about your relationship problem with April.Again."
"Right...I messed up by saying Rachel's name instead of her."
"You did what? Funny because you might lose her just like Ross." She joked.
"Ross and I have nothing in common,I'm more of a Phoebe and Chandler mixed together."
"I'm telling ya when you get down that aisle, you better say 'Rachel'..I mean April.Geez, she's really something, huh?"
"What am I supposed to do,Blair? One person can only do that much grand gestures."
"You definitely don't want to go overboard but what started the whole fight?"
"This blonde young petite woman with blue eyes and pink lips..named Bailey."
"Are you sure you're not in love with Bailey because that is a detailed description of someone you just met." Blair pointed out and I brushed it off.
"No but she was hitting on me,I explicitly told her I had a girlfriend.She then offered a 'job' in the production."
"That's great but that's also NOT suspicious." Blair declared and I sighed.
"Maybe you didn't get closure with Rachel.You never said a piece of your mind and it still drives you mad." Blair pointed out and she may be right.
The alarming question is what am I gonna do?
Again 6 years later,
The doorbell rang and Micheal's eyes lit up, rushing to hide in the living room.Funny, because every time he did, it's too obvious.He would always play this game with Eric.
I opened the door and Blair and Eric came bearing gifts and toys for Micheal.
"Hello PARTY PEOPLE!" Blair shouted and I rolled my eyes.Eric greeted me with a hug before he left to start his little game with Micheal.
"Micheal...where are you?" His voice filled the house and Micheal starts giggling from behind the curtains.
"You never change do you?" I turned back to Blair and she raised her eyebrows.
"If you must know,Sterling..." I dragged her away to the living room and shut the front door.
"I found ya, kiddo!"Eric drew the curtains and Micheal giggled and starts running away from him.Eric catches him in mid-run and starts throwing him up in the air.I just smiled at the sight of it as Blair sets the gifts down at the table.
"Where's April?" Blair nudged and I averted my eyes to the kitchen.
"I'm gonna check in on her." Blair said and I nodded.If Blair could hear herself 8 years ago, she wouldn't even believe it.
Blair's and April's relationship has evolved over the years and learnt to get along over time.They would now gossip or talk about trendy things which I could only tolerate at a time.
Eric and I played with Micheal and had talks in between.We've come so far together and it was all because of one place.The community centre.
I wouldn't have met April again if it weren't for Brian and the things he said.I would have given up on April and probably met another girl.It just wasn't the same.All things considered, I owe it all to Blair for helping me through it all.
I remember this huge fight where I accidentally blurted out Rachel's name instead of April.We didn't talk for awhile and the separation made us fall into the arms of another person.It was awful but we know that we were meant for each other.
"You're dozing off again,Sterling.Your 'job' is in 20 minutes, so you better figure out what to do while you drive yourself over there." Blair leaves me to be, and I gathered my things.
I drove myself over, rethinking over the decisions I'm about to make.If I didn't take the job, it would be great but that still doesn't makes up it for what I said to her.
Also, it's not something you'd get over in just a day.
Sterling was sitting next to a girl who she was partnered with, Carson, if I'm not wrong.She didn't bat an eye as I walked past her.
That's just as much as saying that 'I don't really care you're here because you said 'her' name instead of mine'.
I joined Bailey and she greets me with a smile.
"Bailey,I've made my decision.Let's work together on this production."
"I look forward to it,Sterling." Her voice almost seductive but not enough to get my mind off what's happening between me and April.
Everyone settled in and Jack and Bailey addressed what's on today's agenda and posted the casting roles on the board.Before I got a chance, the crowd swarms around it.
"If you're wondering,April got the role you said she deserved." I smiled but it easily faded when Carson hugs April instead of me.Bailey's eyes caught on it and excused herself.
I am literally together with this woman but I can't even be there for her to be happy about it.Almost like I need a therapist, though I think Blair needs it more than I do.
This is just a shift, an adjustment.It's going to be okay.
Though throughout rehearsal,Carson hasn't been able to get her hands off April.I could feel her tensed but she still went along,making it worse.
Actually to top it off,she's playing Casey,Amanda's girlfriend.
Rehearsals ended early since someone booked the hall and I know she needs time but I couldn't help it.
"April..I-"
"No,Sterling.I don't want to talk to you unless you think I'm 'Rachel' and I'm in no mood for apologies."
"No I wanna explain.Just so we're clear I don't love her.I love you.It was just in the heat of the moment and maybe due to the fact that I was mad,I thought of her."
"What? That doesn't make sense." She gives me the confused look and folded her arms.
"She kidnapped you,the one person I love.Of course I would still be mad at her.I never said what I should've said and I never got over it."
"I understand,Sterling but if you don't mind I need space and I also promised Carson we'd go over the lines for the play.I'm sorry." She kissed me lightly on the cheek and left.
Why does it feels like a goodbye through?