Post by Austen Blackwell on Sept 12, 2017 2:21:22 GMT -5
Austen and Mercedes sit outside the home of his biological mother. He had stalled enough as Mercedes encouraged him on. With a deep breath, they head up to the door of the small house. He knocks as a shorter lady in her 40's opens the door.
Isabella: "Austen?"
He nods. Without saying a word, she steps forth and hugs him.Mercedes was taking her in, as she is smiling. She was glad she seemed so open.
Austen: "This is my girlfriend, Mercedes."
Isabella: "Oh come here, sweetie."
She waves to Mercedes.
Isabella: "My name is Isabella."
She moves closer.
Mercedes: "Nice to meet you"
Isabella hugs her.
Isabella: "I am so happy to meet you Austen."
She had hugged her back as Mercedes was liking how it went so far.
Isabella: "Come in. Come in. Please"
They head inside as the house was very tidy. And lots of pictures.
Isabella: "Sit Sit."
They sit on her couch. Mercedes grabs Austens hand as she was smiling.
Austen: "So you know why we are here..."
Isabella: "I do. I figure your father told you."
Austen: "Yeah... We are not on good terms."
Mercedes: "Really not good terms"
Mercedes shakes her head.
Isabella: "Oh no. I am so sorry. I Never meant for anything. It is not all on Theo's plate. I mean, I could have said no."
He grips Mercedes' hand.
Mercedes: "Why didn't you?"
She looks over at Austen.
Isabella: "I don't know. It started off as just innocent flirting. He and your mother had separated for a time. I guess, the idea that a man of his power would be interested in me."
She lowers her head.
Mercedes: "Wait, they were seperated.... did you know that Austen?"
He shakes his head no.
Isabella: "It was a long time ago. I didn't think they would get back together. But I take full blame on myself. And when they said they had wanted to raise you, at first I didn't want that. I always had a son, and could barely afford to raise him alone."
Austen: "Wait... I have a brother?"
Isabella: "You do."
She wasn't expecting that, as Mercedes looks at them.
Isabella: "His name is Mateo. He is not here right now. He is in college at the moment."
Austen doesn't know what to say.
Mercedes: "Does he know about Austen?"
Isabella: "Yeah. I told him everything about it a long time ago."
Austen exhales.
Austen: "Did you... not want me?"
Isabella: "No, Austen. I wanted you in my life so bad. As a baby, I would check on you. But your parents got very negative about it, so I stopped."
Mercedes: "Is that why you stopped working for them?"
Isabella: "They basically got rid of me. Yeah. They did sort of give me a bonus when I left, so that helped. But I always felt so bad about it and leaving you."
She pauses.
Isabella: "What made you reach out to me? Why did they tell you?"
Austen: "Well.... my mom and dad were fighting, and it was mentioned to me. And.. yeah..."
Mercedes: "It's a real mess.... It's not been a fun time"
Isabella: "I am sorry you two. I really am."
She sighs.
Austen: "It's okay. It is not your fault, per se. It's just. A lot."
Isabella: "I know."
Mercedes: "After you were let go, did you ever try to find out how he was doing?"
Isabella: "I tried. They would not let me. I didn't want to create an issue."
Mercedes shakes her head.
Mercedes: "Why didn't you when he got to be an adult?"
Isabella: "He was 18. I didn't want to ruin what he thought... his family... I am terrible. I am so sorry."
Mercedes: "You are not terrible... right Austen?" She looks at Austen.
He shakes his head no.
Austen: "Just a... situation."
She nods her head agreeing with him.
Isabella: "So I was hoping that we could get to know each other more?"
Austen: "I'd like that."
He smiles.
Austen: "I stopped using my dad's last name because of all of this. He... showed his true colors."
MercedesL "His Dad is being a real ass to put it nicely"
Isabella: "I am sorry for that. And yeah, I am not sure what to say. It's been several years. I bet Mateo would love to meet you."
Mercedes: "Not your fault, sure he charmed his way to get you liking him.... he's good at that"
Austen: "Excuse me."
Austen heads outside trying not to break down.
Mercedes: "Austen's Dad.....but be right back, I should go check on Austen"
She stands up, as she heads outside.
Mercedes: "Babe?"
Austen: "I... everything... "
He begins to hyperventilate.
Austen: "Mom... dad..."
Mercede: "Austen, come on babe... calm down"
She gets closer to him, as she pulls him into her, while looking at him.
Mercedes: "Breath for me baby"
He tries to breath, but he is freaking out. Isabella comes out.
Isabella: "Is he okay?"
Mercedes: "No...."
She frowns, as she rubs his back.
Mercedes: "Come on baby, calm down for me, please."
He tries to and begins to feel light headed.
Mercedes: "Come on, let's get you sitting down"
She goes to lower them down to the ground.He sits down on Isabella's steps, trying to breathe.
Isabella: "Should I call 911?"
She asks.
Mercedes: "I.... I think so....."
She wasn't sure, as she was trying to calm him down more with no luck.
He waves them off.
Austen: "No....."
He breathes.
Austen: "No... Fine.... Fine..."
MercedesL "Are you sure AB?"
He nods.
Isabella: "Okay. You sure... Austen?"
Isabella asks. He nods again, catching his breath.
Austen: "Sor- I'm sorry."
Mercedes: "You have nothing to be sorry about babe."
He finally starts to calm down.
Austen: "Just... alot.... take in..."
Mercedes nods her head yes. He finally calms down.
Austen: "I am sorry, Miss..."
Isabella: "Just call me Isabella."
Austen: "Isabella"
Mercedes wasn't epecting that but smiles.
Isabella: "Perhaps you two want to come back another day? Maybe go hang out or something. For dinner? I bet Matty would like to meet you."
Mercedes: "Matty?"
She laughs.
Isabella: "It's Mateo's nickname."
Mercedes: "Makes sense... Austen it's up to you babe"
Austen: "You don't mind?"
Isabella: "No sweetie. But I would definitely like to get to know you." "Me too."
Mercedes was happy to hear that. Austen stands up, and looks. He pushes forward and hugs Isabella.
Isabella: "Oh, it's okay sweetie. It's okay."
She looked at Mercedes, having a moment with her son.
Mercedes smiles as she was glad to see the moment, as she knew it meant a lot to both.
Austen: "Thanks, Isabella."
"Anytime Austen."
She waves Mercedes over for a hug too. Mercedes walks over giving her a hug.
Isabella: "Thank you both. This means so much."
The three of them hug before they say their goodbyes and Austen heads back towards the SUV, holding Mercedes' hand. Mercedes was smiling, as they get to the SUV and climb inside.
Mercedes: "That went well...."
Austen: "It did. I am sorry for freakng out."
They begin to drive away.
Austen: "A brother?"
Mercedes: "It's ok, you had every right to."
She nods her head
Mercedes: "Yeah.... that has to be weird for you."
Austen: "It's all weird for me."
They start to head home.
Mercedes: "Yeah I know... it'll work out babe"
Austen: "I love you." He takes her hand, and kisses it.
Mercedes: "I love you too Austen... always and forever"