Roger

I hear a gasp from behind us. Jane and I turn to see where the sound came from. It was Harry. Looking at her expression, I knew she heard everything.

"Harry..."

"Is it true? Alex is your son?" She asked still in shock.

"Yes. It's true. Harry let me explain. Please." I beg her to hear me out.

We found a place to sit and talk and I explained everything to her.

"I want to tell him myself. He's been through a lot. I don't know the depths of it, all I know is what I was able to uncover." I tell her.

"I'm sure he'll forgive you. Don't worry, I won't tell him, but please tell him right away. He is my husband and I don't want to keep this from him longer than I should. I hope you understand," she said.

"Of course. And Harry, I don't know exactly what happened between you two, but I'm glad you've given each other a second chance.

She simply nodded.

"Harry, I've been looking everywhere for you. I was so worried!" Alex said from behind us.

"Sorry, I needed to go to the ladies room and bumped into Roger and Jane. I didn't mean to worry you."

"Of course," Alex said.

"Congratulations again to the both of you!" I said.

"Thank you, Roger, Jane. I hope you are enjoying yourselves."

"We are Sir thank you. Well you better get back to your guests," I said, knowing Harry was getting nervous and uncomfortable.

"If you'll excuse us then," Alex said.

Harry

I still can't believe everything, I've just found out. Roger is Alex's dad.

"Harry are you okay? Ry? Are you alright?" Alex asked me interrupting my thoughts.

I turn to him and nod, "I'm okay, let's go back to our guests," I said. The look on his face says he didn't believe I was okay. I know he can tell I'm hiding something from him. Thankfully he doesn't push the subject. He nodded and guided me back to the reception.

Alex

After returning to our seats. I grabbed my glass and knife to get everybody's attention. "I'd like to propose a toast to my beautiful wife, sitting here beside me. Harriette Elizabeth Adams Harrington , you have made me the happiest man in the world by becoming my wife. I've made a lot of mistakes in the past, but marrying you is the one thing I have done right. You once told me that your father always said that "Love is a gift" and I never really understood that nor have I believed in love until I met you...and lost you. But your father was right, love is a gift, and it is the greatest gift anyone could ever get, and I feel so lucky to have been blessed with such a gift. Thank you...thank you for giving me a second chance. Thank you for showing me what love is....To my wife Harry!" I said raising my glass. By the time my speech ended Harry was in tears. I know I didn't say the words, but I wanted her to hear it first.

Harry

I can't believe it, that bastard. How dare he bring my father into this sham of a marriage.

"Harry, what's wrong?" Alex said from behind me. I've been trying to control my anger till we get back home, and now, nothing's stopping me.

"What's wrong? You're asking me what's wrong? How dare you! How dare you bring my father into this? God, I knew you were a bastard but I didn't think you'd stoop so low. I gotta give it to you, you've won everybody's hearts with that speech," I spat at him angrily.

He was just standing there looking at me, stunned by my outburst, which pissed me off even more, "oh...so now you have nothing to say? say something. Damn you say something," I scream at him.

"Ry, I meant every word. I love you." His confession stunned me. He was close to tears.

"You have every right to be angry with me...to hate me. I hurt you and you have no idea how many times I wished I could take it back. I didn't mean any of it. I said many things I learned to regret. I just didn't want to admit it, but I've loved you from the moment you walked into my office. I never stopped loving you. Yes, I fought my feelings for you. I tried to deny it, but losing you, it made me realize how much I love you and that I can't live without you. I want to be with you and raise our baby together. I would give anything just for you to forgive me and love me again. I'd give anything just to hear you say those words again. I'd give anything for you to look at me like you used to. I'd give anything..."

"Stop it. Just stop. I don't want to hear anything more you have to say." I said interrupting him. Tears are falling continuously on my face. But it's not enough. I can't trust him again. He broke my heart, shattered it into a million pieces, and his confession of love is not enough to make me believe him...to make me forgive him. "You will never know how much you hurt me. You will never know much I hurt. Every time I look at you, it hurts," I said brokenly, while burying my face on my hands to try to quiet my sobs.

"Ry..." He said taking a step toward. I hold out my hand to stop me from moving closer to me.

"If you love, you wouldn't have forced me to marry you. If you love me, you would let me go," I said to him.

"I can't Ry...I love you. I love you and our baby. I can't lose you both. I'll wait Ry, no matter how long it takes for you to forgive me," he said begging me with his eyes, to give him a second chance.

I love him so much. Oh god, I do love him.

But, I just can't. I wish I could love him without my heart breaking...

I ignore the pain. I hardened my face and said, "I love our baby, Alex. I won't lose my baby and that's the only reason I married you, and that's the only reason I'm staying," I said ignoring the hurt in his eyes. Before he could say anything I turned around and headed to my room.

Once I was inside my room, I broke down in tears. I covered my mouth to silence my sobs.

I walk over to the bed and curled up on my side. Hot tears leaked out between my tightly shut eyelids and I sniffed, trying to swallow back the tears and pain.

Oh God, this hurts so much

Alex

"I love our baby, Alex. I won't lose my baby and that's the only reason I married you, and that's the only reason I'm staying."

I winced at her words. Before I could say anything, she walks out and leaves me standing in the middle of our living room. I feel my legs go numb, and I fall sitting on the couch behind me. I rub my hands on my face in exasperation. I feel the tears fall and I wipe them away. I feel like my heart was ripped out of my chest and stomped on repeatedly. This must be how Harry felt that day, when I told her she meant nothing to me and that she was just another body in a bed. This must be how she's feeling now....No,what she's feeling is worst than what I am feeling right now.

I can't stay here. I have to get out for a while. I feel like I'm losing my mind. I grabbed my keys and head to the door.

I thought of going to a bar, but decided against it. I press the floor where Roger and Jane are staying at. I don't know why, but I feel like Roger is the only one who can help. He understands me he's been through what I'm going through now. He can help me.

I reach their door and I knock. A moment later, Roger answers the door.

"Alex," he said in a surprise.

"Sorry, I didn't meant to intrude, I just..." I said trying to control my emotions.

"Come in," he said.

"She still hates me Roger. I don't know what to do." I said to him.

"Be patient with her Alex. She's hurting, but she loves you. She wouldn't be hurting this much if she has no more feelings for you. It won't be easy for her to trust you again, you just have to show her that you're not going anywhere and that you're here to say this time." Roger said.

"You're right," I said. "Thank you Roger."

"No problem. I'm always here for you, Alex," he said to me while squeezing my shoulder.

I move to get off the couch. "Well I should go"

"Okay."

I walk to the door...

"Alex," Roger called to me stopping me. I turn back to him.

"I have to tell you something. I think it's about time you find out the truth," he said. I look at him with confusion and question in my eyes.

What is he talking about?