Adam Yilmaz POV

I was tapping nervously on my chair in the child support office's waiting area. I looked around and saw only a few people, it wasn't crowded so it hopefully wasn't going to take long. Since I told Lena and Zachary about Emily, she didn't say a word to me and it was making me edgy. I needed to see her and speak to her but every time I tried calling her after I dropped her at her parent's house she kept sending me to voicemail until mom answered and told me to give her some space.

I surely didn't want to do that, but I had no choice. I also didn't want to scare her off so I backed away. But today I was determined to go find her and talk to her about it.

"Mommy, why is your friend scared? He doesn't like doctors?"

I looked at Emily and gave her a smile "I'm not scared, I just have somewhere to be"

She looked down at her Barbie doll before showing it to me "She looks like the nice lady I saw yesterday with you"

I chuckled and nodded "Yes she does, a little maybe. Did you like her?"

Her eyes lit up "Yes I did, she was very nice to me. She even gave me a bracelet" she showed me a white and pink pearl bracelet around her wrist.

Amanda frowned "I thought it came with your doll"

"No mommy, the nice lady gave it to me because I am beautiful and nice"

Amanda smirked "I bet she thought that before she knew" she whispered only for me to hear. "How is she by the way? How did she take the news? I bet she ran for the hills"

"I'm great thank you very much" we both snapped up our heads to see Lena standing in front of us with her arms crossed. "And don't be so happy I haven't run for the hills yet".

My smile widened as I jumped up and wrapped my arms around her. "Thank you for coming" I whispered in her ear.

She gave a stern look at Amanda and cupped my face before kissing me gently breaking the kiss only to whisper in my ear "I'm not here for you. I'm here for Emily, but I won't let that bitch get what she wants" she pulled away and fixed my collar with a smiled.

"Emily, how are you Barbie girl?"

Emily hurriedly got up and wrapped her arms around Lena "I'm happy you're here. Are you okay? You look pale"

"I'm great sweetie, when Adam told me you were here I said I'd come by and see you" she smiled at her and they both took seats and were talking like great old friends.

Amanda raised an eyebrow while looking at them "What is she trying to do?"

"That's the thing, she's not trying to do anything. She's just an amazing person" I said looking at them smiling at the sight.

"Mr Yilmaz? We are ready for you" a woman in a white robe informed me before leading the way inside. Once I was seated, she took a cheek swab and stored it carefully in a clear plastic bag with my name written on it. Just as I got out they took Emily in and I was left with Lena alone.

"Baby..." I tried brushing her cheek but she just slapped my hand away.

"Just don't Adam, please. When will you get the results?"

"Usually it takes up to two weeks, but I paid extra cash to get them sooner. I'm not sure maybe less than a week". She was silently staring at the tiles seeming so cold and distant it was killing me.

"Lena please... don't push me away, we just got together after everything we've been through"

"But that's it, we are always facing bad stuff, I mean maybe we're not really meant to be? Have you ever thought about it this way? Maybe you're meant to be with Amanda and that beautiful girl is a mean to get you two together, this is destiny, it's not something we can change"

"No Lena, you're wrong. Your destiny is determined by the choices you make..."

"Maybe I made the wrong choice Adam" her voice slightly cracked as she said those words to me. 

"Is that what you really think?" I felt disappointed that she was giving up on us already. She wasn't fighting for us and I have always known her as a fighter.

"I don't know what to think anymore to be honest"

I nodded not wanting to argue with her here with all those people around us. Just then Emily happily came towards me and out of nowhere gave me a hug than she did the same with Lena.

"Thank you both for coming with me" she smiled and before Amanda could say anything she pulled her toward the exit which made me smile despite the horrible thoughts going through my mind.

"Do you need a ride?"

"No, I came in my car. Thank you"

Lena turned around and left me standing there... heartbroken for a few minutes. I managed to move my legs and walk out as well. She was already gone. For a second I wished I never came back, I wished I was still in Istanbul with my family and friends. I climbed in my car and stared ahead of me not really knowing what my next move should be.

Pulling out my phone I thought calling Zachary was the best thing to do right now but something inside me made me change my mind and I ended up calling Karam. Lucky for me it was Friday there, so he was staying up late and cheerfully greeted me as he picked up.

-Adam! My boy! I miss you nephew, how are you?-

I tried hiding the sadness in my voice "I'm good, I miss you too. How are you? Are you home?"

-I'm out with some colleagues; we're heading to Spain tomorrow there is a big Art show going on, fashion, architecture... everything art related-

"Oh yeah a friend of mine mentioned it. That sounds fun. I wish I could meet you there"

-What happened? You sound upset. Last we spoke you were happy with Lena and your family, tell me what's going on Adam-

"Lena and I... well I think she broke up with me"

-Already? maybe you're not so good with the girls after all- he chuckled probably trying to lift up my mood.

"I might have a daughter, and she's freaking out". Karam let out a sigh and seemed to be getting lost in his own thoughts.

-You might or you do?-

"I'm not sure. I asked for paternity test"

-that's a good move. As for Lena, give her space, and if she really loves you she'll come back to you just like you went flying to her when her brother called you. And I'm sure she'll come around, give her time...look I have to go but I'll call you later I promise-

"Have a good night Karam" we hung up and I aimlessly drove around until I found myself in front of my parent's house. The house I was born in and the house in which I had so many memories of me and my parents.

Helena Walton's POV

I had been driving for a couple hours now, not ready to go home after what I said to Adam. I had technically broken up with him, and I still couldn't believe doing it. I've been crying over him for the past five years and now that he was back just to be with me I broke up with him! How does my stupid mind work? I sighed pulling into my parent's driveway. I stayed in the car for a few minutes trying to hold back the tears and put on a smile. But all that was for nothing.

The minute I set foot in the house my mother, Elise Walton, met me at the door and raised an eyebrow at me already sensing I was in distress. She was so good at this, she would always guess when Mason or I were in trouble or weren't feeling good. And I loved her for it.

I shrugged my shoulders before hanging my keys on the key holder by the door. "I'm okay" I whispered but she didn't believe me. She closed the distance between us and hugged me, making me feel safe and at home. I cried my eyes out as she held me, there was no point in lying to her anyway, she already knew about Emily. She waited until my breathing evened and my sobs started fading before leading me to her studio. She always took me there when I wasn't feeling okay, it had positive vibes for some reason.

"Did you go to the child support office?"

I nodded wiping the remaining tears as I sat on one of her huge grey fluffy pouffe.

"And?"

"He was happy I went there. Amanda was asking how I took the news when I got there, and I showed her I was totally okay with it"

"But you're not?"

"I'm not. I think I broke up with him"

My mother reached for a sketching pad and a few crayons that she handed me "Draw something, anything you'd like while I tell you this story. It will help you relax"

I smiled taking it in my hand and placing the pad on my lap staring at the blank page with blurry eyes.

"You already know how I met your dad, I was his secretary and we had a professional relationship until one day, he asked me to help him by being his fake girlfriend. At first I was okay with it, it wasn't hurting anyone and I was so sure I wouldn't fall for him. But I did, I kept hiding it but I was jealous every time I saw Veronica's name flashing on his screen"

"Veronica? As in Serena's mom?" I frowned confused "Why?"

"You see, your dad and Veronica used to be high school sweethearts, and I kept thinking that he was still seeing her even after she got married. So one day, to prove me wrong he took me to meet her, and I saw a little girl who looked just like him."

"You thought she was his daughter"

"I did yes, and I fainted" she laughed a little "The point is, I know how you're feeling. Knowing the man you love has a baby with another woman is hard and upsetting, but you can't give up on him. Not after everything you've been through"

"So if Serena was dad's baby, would you have stayed?"

"It's a little different for me, I was only pretending to be his girlfriend, and even then I wouldn't have backed away. I loved him like I never loved anyone, and I still do. I don't regret following my heart"

"But I feel like Amanda is trying to take him from me mom, like she wants him to have a family with them"

"Maybe she does, maybe she really loves him and wants to have a family with him. But you can't punish him for a mistake he made a few years back when you weren't even together"

"Maybe we're not meant to be, look at how long it took us to be together"

"No matter how long it takes, true love is always worth the wait, whether its days or months or years... and true love never gives up" She smiled at me and took my hand in hers "As Margaret Thatcher said 'You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it'. Your battle is your love for Adam."

"It's a tough battle mom, it has always been. We've always been close for only one moment and apart for much longer, that's why I'm starting to think we're not supposed to be together."

"Look at what you drew"

I looked down and saw a pair of eyes that looked exactly like Adam's. I bit my lower lip and sniffled "I do love him a lot mom, I feel like I can't breathe without him. It's bad, really bad."

"Look at me baby, if you and Adam are meant to be together, no matter how long it takes or how far you go, or how tough it seems, fate will bring you together just like your dad and I. I was away for more than a year, and he never stopped looking for me until he found me. And I haven't left his side since. I just want you to think with your heart, not with your mind, just this time. Listen to your heart sweetie."

I stared into Adam's eyes and got lost in them and faintly heard my mom telling me something before she left me alone with my thoughts.

"Your heart knows the way, run in that direction". I kept hearing her voice over and over inside my head.

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(Helena Walton)