Unbroken Ch. 18

Granny raised her eyebrow at Aidan. "Are you sure?"

"Yes!" Aidan shrugged, grinning at her. "There is nothing to worry about. I am alright. You shouldn't be worried about anything. I promise you that..."

"Go to sleep..." Granny gripped his hands, cupping them in hers. She slowly rubbed on the tip of his hands, giving each of them. "I want you to forget about everything and go back to sleep. You know that you really need to rest."

Hearing granny's demands, Aidan took a really deep sigh, staring back at her. "Okay." He nodded. "I will go back to sleep if it makes you happy."

"It does." Granny smiled brightly, getting up with him.

Granny slowly removed the beddings and made sure that she tucked Aidan inside like a little child. She cupped his sweet cheeks, planting wonderful kisses all over them, drawing chuckles from him. She knew what he had been thinking but never was she going to tell him about it. She was just gonna let it go for another day.

"Goodnight," She rubbed on his cheeks.

"Goodnight,"

With a final grin, granny left the room but that was after waving at him. Aidan took a deep sigh and moved his eyes to his son. He slowly held out his hand, reaching for him. He felt a warm sensation through his body once his hand touched the cute baby. He was absolutely fine and he absolutely loved it like crazy. But he was still thinking about Luis' words. He didn't want them to bother him anymore so he concentrated on his son, giving all his love.

The strategy Aidan was using seemed to be working as he found himself feeling sleepy. His eyes were getting heavy and in no time... he was fast asleep. The only think he was hoping for was for Luis to leave him the hell alone.

***

Luis was seated on his bed, leaning to the bed headboard. He was sitting quietly, still thinking about Aidan. But he was slowly coming into terms with it. Only God knows how many prayers he had offered to the almighty to bring his Aidan back to him. He was the only thing that mattered to him and his son.

It has been three days since that incident and he had never left his room, not even to greet his parents. They are the ones that had been checking up on him. Even though the first day he'd shed tears he had never shed any tear in the last two days. He had just been in his room, really sad and vulnerable. His friend had been coming to check on him but nothing else had happened. In fact, Luis hadn't uttered any word to anyone. He has just been sitting quietly in his room.

He has been refusing to eat but for his mother who had made sure that he was absolutely fine. Things haven't been the same. Not a single second has gone without him thinking about Aidan and the son he doesn't even know. They are the best things to have ever happened to him even though he can't even be with them because they hate, well Aidan does. But it was really painful. All he has been doing is praying for Aidan to come back to him soon. He has been praying with his heart.

The door to his room opened slowly, making Luis move his eyes. He saw Charles looking straight at him as he came towards the bed.

Charles came and sat on his bed, nodding his head sadly. He got closer to him and rubbed on his cheeks. For the last three days Luis hadn't told him anything even though the other family members have told him. It has been really painful.

"How are you feeling?" Charles said softly. But Luis just stared at him without even saying anything to him, not even a single smile. "Please. Say something to me Luis. You are killing me inside. I am not used to your quietness. Say something please."

But no matter what he told Luis, the guy just stared at him. He felt really sad and mad at the same time. He furiously got up, still staring at Luis.

"Why are you doing this to me?" He snapped, pointing angrily at Luis. "Why are you giving me a silent treatment? I know you are suffering inside your heart but please, say something, do something, anything."

But Luis was just staring at him.

"Man..." He made a quick turn. "I don't think I can deal with this. I will not come back here until you decide to talk to..."

"Charles!" Luis' voice was barely above a whisper.

Charles made a quick turn and sat back on the bed. "What's really happening to you?" He cupped Luis' cheeks. "Why are you..."

"What am I supposed to do?" Luis responded. "You don't know what I am going through right now. You have..."

"Luis," He cupped his hands. "I do understand what you are going through and I feel your pain. Your soul and mine are somehow connected. Don't you think I feel every pain that you feel? I feel your pain and it pains me too to see you like this." He sighed. "Please. I want you to take heart. Just believe that with time... Aidan will return back to you. I am not saying you should be out there partying or something. I am only saying that you should at least feel happy and be confident."

Luis was staring at his friend, trying to understand what he was telling him. Honestly Luis knew his friend was telling him that for his own good but...

"I am a father," Luis chuckled bitterly. "I have a son. I have an heir when I am gone. I am in love with Aidan and..."

"I know that."

"Yes!" Luis nodded. "I can't even hold my son. I don't even know what he looks like. I don't even know who he looks like. I had sent Aidan away without even realizing that I had impregnated him. I had sent him away not knowing that I would somehow find myself in this situation. I don't even know..."

"Luis, try to listen to me and..."

"No..." Luis nodded. "I don't even know what to do anymore. I want to get back Aidan so much. I want him to be here with me. I want him to be here with our son. I am dying to hold my son. I am dying to hold Aidan and feel the pleasures of our love once again but no..." He sniveled. "I am such a fool that I had no idea that Aidan was actually hating when I sent him away."

Charles completely understood his friend. "I know what you are saying is right. But being in this condition won't bring Aidan back to you. Just hold on to the love that you feel for him. That love will surely bring Aidan back to you. You will be holding him again and you two will raise your son together. I trust he will come back real soon okay."

Luis moved his eyes to his friend and stared at him for a long time. He had no idea what he had done in his past life to deserve such a great person in his life. Charles was the person that always made him feel really happy when he was sad. Charles was always there for him in difficult times like that. He was more than a friend or a brother. He was really special to Luis.

"Thank you." Luis said with a faint smile. "You actually have no idea what that really means to me. Thank you so much."

"No..." Charles quickly gripped his friend's arms and hugged him tightly. "Thank you..."

Luis held his friend tighter as he went on another emotional journey. He had no idea what was happening to him but the truth was that he didn't want to feel like that anymore. He just wanted to be happy, holding Aidan like that and kissing him softly. Luis remembered the kiss he'd shared with Aidan that night he'd taken him to the palace. He remembered how beautiful it had been and how his body had reacted. Thinking about the kiss was making his heart pounding deep in his chest, making him feel like he was about to explode. He just needed Aidan.

"Almighty, if you truly exist," He thought as he hugged his friend tighter. "Manifest yourself and bring Aidan back to me. If you truly exist and you are powerful then... let a miracle happen in my life. I am not trying to challenge you but show me how powerful you are."

Luis took a deep sigh. He had made a prayer and now he just had to wait on it. His friend was friend was absolutely right. Now all he had to do was wait for the results. He was gonna know if the almighty was really powerful.

***

"Hello..." Aidan called loudly.

Aidan was in a beautiful place which was filled with nothing but beautiful flowers that smelled beautifully. The aroma was wonderful and he felt alive and at peace. Aidan was putting on a beautiful, sparkly white shirt, beautiful blue skinny jean and yellow snickers. He had his hair tied in a twist in bun which made him look cute. He had his eyes everywhere.

There were a number of trees in that particular area and the canopy was absolutely lovely. Aidan couldn't believe the peace and quiet that was in that place. The wind was blowing softly, hitting his face. He raised his face in the air, getting hold of that some of that aroma. The air smelt and felt like a really cool breeze hitting his face even though he was nowhere near a sea or a river. Everything was just amazing and beautiful.

Aidan opened his arms wider, enjoying the beautiful flower filled land which seemed to calm him. He smiled even brighter, opening his arms wider. He was all alone with nobody in his family, not even his son but he was fine. There were no more worries in his head. He just wanted to stay in that place for as long as he lived. It was just...

"Aidan!" He heard a sweet voice of a woman right behind him.

Hearing the voice, Aidan made quick turn to see who it was that was behind him. There was a beautiful woman with dark long hair, smiling brightly at him. She was with a man who was really handsome and smiling brightly.

The woman was dressed in a beautiful white dress which looked pure like snow. It went all the way to the ground, on the flowers. The man on the other hand was putting on a beautiful pure white suit which was fitted on his body perfectly.

When Aidan saw those people, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a big frown. He was looking at them without any expression on his face. He couldn't understand any of what was going on. He had never laid his eyes on the woman and yet she called his name as if she knew him from somewhere.

"Who... who are you?" Aidan actually stuttered.

The woman looked at the man and both of them smiled brightly.

"My name is Clara." She beamed. "You have really grown into a handsome young man, Aidan. I can't believe I am actually seeing this."

"I am sorry," Aidan shook his head. "I still don't remember seeing you anywhere. How do you know my name?"

"Aidan!" the man chuckled, wrapping his arms around the woman. "My name is actually Tony. I know you wouldn't remember us because you were only a day old when you last saw. You see... we are your parents."

Aidan's heart gave a pound when he heard what the man had just said to him. He gaped at the two people, trying to understand what was going on. He was just too confused to understand anything. Then he did a quick check and realized something that he didn't notice at first. The man had his deep green eyes and he actually looked a little like him. The woman had his hair and his skin. There was no denying that two people were actually related to them.

"My parents?" Aidan's voice was barely above a whisper. He took a few steps behind as he couldn't understand any of the things that were happening. "You are..."

"Don't be afraid." The woman said, getting a little closer to him. "We know what you must be thinking right now but... we are your parents and we..."

"Mom," Aidan's tears came flowing. "Dad!"

Aidan had never felt the way he was feeling at that time. His heart was pounding. His entire body was vibrating and there was a warm sensation that took over his body. He felt really happy and emotional at the same time. He didn't even how to express it.

"Yes!" The woman's eyes watered, opening her arms widely. "We are your parents."

"Son..." The man opened his eyes wider.

With a deep sigh of relief, Aidan's tears flowed even more. He started running, rushing into the arms of the two people. And when they wrapped their arms around him, Aidan felt as if he was in heaven. He felt at peace and his heart beat rhythmically. He hadn't experienced such peace in his life before. He was on cloud nine.

Aidan wrapped his arms tightly around the two people, his parents. He had never been as happy and he actually cried like a baby. They hugged for a really long time before they actually broke that wonderful hug that had seemed like an eternal hug.

"My son..." Clara sobbed softly. She moved her hands up to wipe Aidan's tears off. She completely rubbed his tears but they came right back. Her son was just too emotional and it could be felt.

"Mom..." Aidan exclaimed. "You are really here. You don't know how it feels like. You don't know how happy..."

"We can feel it, son." Tony took his hands and planted soft kisses on them. "You are a really grown up boy now. You have a son."

"Yes!" Aidan nodded. "But you don't actually know how I feel right now."

"Yes!" Clara nodded, wrapping her arms around him. Then she slowly led him under the shed of the big tree where they all sat down. Aidan was seated between his parents looking at each and every one of them. He was really emotional and confused at the same time.

Aidan sobbed softly. "Why did you leave me all alone in this world?"

Tony nodded his head, kissing Aidan's neck. "We didn't want to leave you. But we didn't have a choice. We had to protect you at all costs. We had to sacrifice ourselves so that you could survive."

"I know and..."

"Besides," Clara smiled brightly. "You had the best family ever. They love you so much just like we would have loved you."

Aidan nodded when he remembered about granny and Ethan, his family. "You are right. But why now? Why did you..."

"We couldn't..." Tony said softly. "This is the only time we were allowed to see you by the almighty. You are unique my love. You are not ordinary and we are really proud of you. Your powers are your gift and you have used them to help and save the people. That makes us really happy."

Aidan stared at his father and smiled brightly, feeling a deep warm feeling in his heart. His father was really handsome and he loved him instantly. He had a great connection with them and he could feel it getting stronger. Why did the almighty take his beautiful parents away from him, he thought as he laid his head on his father? He wanted to use that moment to feel their love and affection. He was on cloud nine.

"Yes!" Aidan nodded.

"Now you have removed that threat." Clara passed her fingers through his hair. "You have finally brought peace. Your powers are stronger and nothing can defeat you right now."

"And you are here." Aidan felt his parents' arms wrapping around him. He felt really warm. "This is one of the happiest days of my life. I just wish you could stay with me forever. Let's stay together. Please. I need you to meet..."

"No..." Tony took a gloomy sigh. "We can't do that. This is the only time you will get to see us."

Hearing what his father had just said, Aidan gasped and then stared at him, tears pouring down his face. "Why dad? I need to spend more time with you. I need you in my life and..."

"Yes, sweetie..." Tony rubbed his son's tears. "We completely understand you. We do understand how you feel but we do not belong to the same world. You do not need us in your life. You have your son and your family."

"Yes!" Clara nodded, squeezing his shoulder. "Your father is absolutely right about this. Both of us love you so much that we just wanna see you really happy. We don't ever want to see you sad."

"I know that..." Aidan sighed. "I wanna be happy too and..."

"We want to see you very happy too." Tony smiled brightly, rubbing on his shoulder. "Nothing can make us happier than that. The only thing that matters to us is your happiness. You can have anything that you want on this earth."

"But I really want you to stay with me." He laid his head on his mother's lap while she cuddled his hair. She was being gentle and he loved her touch. "Don't ever leave me alone, please. Just stay here with me and we can be

"No..." Clara said softly. "We don't even have much time with you. Our time with you is limited. We just wanted to see you one last time. We wanted to help you out. You have given a lot of souls peace after killing that evil seeker. Now we can leave in peace. We also know that you will live in peace with your son." She smiled brightly. "You are our son and we love you so much. We just want you to live happy and peacefully."

"But I can sense that something is bothering you. You are confused..." Tony said softly. "Something has been bothering you a lot. We can feel that our son hasn't been the same since he defeated the evil seeker. Shouldn't this time be used to..."

"Mother..." Aidan got up and stared at her. "I really..."

"We are here to help you." Tony said softly. "We know you love your son a lot and that you love your family too. You shouldn't be confused anymore. You had run away from Angria because you were hurt and you were afraid. But now that everything is cleared... I think it's time you went back there and live among other people."

"What?" Aidan gasped. "Why do..."

"Yes!" Clara smiled, rubbing on his cheek. "I can feel your confusion is over what you should..."

"I don't want to go back to Angria." Aidan nodded, staring at his mother. "Why should I go back there? I don't have anything to do there. I don't want to go back to Luis and..."

"I didn't say anything about Luis." Clara said softly. "I can feel your family's feelings. They want to go back to where other people are. You should remember that they had lived there their entire lives. Your foster parents are also buried there. They might not be saying anything but they do miss it a lot."

"Really?" Aidan dropped his face to the ground but his mother raised it again and smiled.

"You don't have to be scared of anything, my love. Nothing will ever harm you because you are very special and you can protect yourself."

"Your mother is right." Tony sighed. "We came here to see our son but to also direct you. Besides, don't you think your son needs the love of a father?"

"No!" He nodded. "I will give my son everything that he wants. He doesn't need to know that his father is Luis. His father is Ethan and it will..."

"There is a difference between a real father and a foster father. You have felt that before and you know how exactly you felt when you realized the truth. You were very much hurt and... You cried a lot."

"Mother..."

"Listen to me, my son." Clara cupped his cheeks and smiled brightly. "No matter what you are, it is really important to be around your people."

"My people?" Aidan gulped. "They are not..."

"They are Lord Mang's people and you are Lord Mang's successor. You know exactly what that means. You are the guardian of those people. Your destiny lies in that kingdom. Believe me, your pain will go away as soon as you get attached to that kingdom. Every confusion will be cleared."

"Your mother is absolutely right." Tony kissed him softly. "Your destiny is in that kingdom. You are their guardian and..."

"I don't understand." Aidan shook his head, trying to understand what they were trying to tell him. "I thought all the trouble..."

"The trouble is over." Tony smiled brightly. "But as Lord Mang's successor and the kingdom's guardian, you must stay with your people. You belong to them and they belong to you. You don't have to go back to Luis if you don't want to. What matters is being with your people."

"But..." He sighed, taking a really deep breath. What Aidan didn't want was to stay in Angria where Luis lived. He didn't like it at all. "How can I leave my home like that? I can't just leave my castle. It has become my home and I really can't leave it just like that. I have created a home there and..."

"Aidan," Tony chuckled. "You don't have to ask us that question." He took Aidan's hand and put it on his heart. Aidan could feel his heart beating rhythmically. He couldn't understand why his father did that. "Listen to your heart, my son. You don't have to fight it. Besides, you don't have to worry about your home, alright? You know you have the power to take your home anywhere you want. All you have to do is to will it. Set your mind on relocating the castle elsewhere and it will happen. You won't even feel as if you are in a different place okay."