The Love that Never Really Dies

Sasha took several moments to compose herself. She turned to address Sebastian through bloodshot eyes. “What have you done with my kids? You monster, return them to me.” Her children were her life. Without them, life wasn’t worth living. Even in her current state, all she cared about was their wellbeing. Sebastian brought a chair next to her and sat down comfortably, propping his legs up on her bed. “Sasha, let us establish some ground rules. First of all, the kids are mine as well as yours. Secondly, if I really intended for you not to meet them, you will never be able to, make no mistake.” She settled down.

Eyes remained fixed upon him with distaste and distrust, she nevertheless allowed him to continue. Fear, hopelessness, and grief flashed in her eyes. In spite of herself, she was trembling, with tears flowing freely down her cheeks. She was at a loss. Sebastian was disturbed at the effect he produced. Before he could stop himself, he blurted, “I’m just saying. Don’t cry, I still haven’t decided what I will do.” Sasha felt a trace of hope at that. Perhaps her children were not completely lost to her. She felt completely powerless. To go against him would be akin to an ant struggling in vain to be stomped on. Sasha regained her composure. “So… what will you do?” She clutched her sheets tightly. “I just want to talk to you, Sasha. Why can’t we coexist in peace?”

Sebastian said, finally revealed his motive for waiting for her all morning. “The responsibility to raise our children is ours to share. Why can’t we do it together?” All this time, they have been fighting each other like cats and dogs, in the name of the children. Watching one’s parents fight like that is not something a child deserves. Is the fighting worth it if it deals irreparable damage to them? Shouldn’t they reflect on it and be ashamed of their behavior? Sebastian observed her thoughtfully. After letting his guard down and displaying vulnerability, Sasha’s jeering response was not what he expected. “Coexist? Sebastian, are you toying with me?” Sebastian stared at her, at a loss for words. “Am I wrong? You are the high and mighty Mr. Hayes of Hayes Corporation. I am just a lowly ant, subjected to be crushed to death at the merest sign of your displeasure. How will we be able to coexist?

still pale, appearing even more so by the redness in her eyes. But at this moment, her sarcasm was razor-sharp, and it hurt him. Sebastian went from white to crimson in an instant. This b*tch

chosen to speak to them like an equal. It was difficult, but he managed to control his temper. “The thing with my father,” Sebastian said, trying to keep his voice even. “I know, I went over the line. But Sasha, it has already happened. There’s no point in pursuing this matter. I am serious about

to being wrong. But to loosen his wallet and give her back what was hers? Something’s wrong with him this morning. After his speech, Sebastian stood up. “I will give you a day to consider. My motive for all of this is for our children, whether you’d believe it or not. Do you think it’ll make them happy if you took them away from me? Think about what you went through last night.” He said