My Son's Mother

Daniel was walking through the hallway towards his cabin while the staff members were greeting him on his way. His aura, combined with his looks, made him the most eligible man for women out there and simp over him. A female employee stared at him, amazed by his beauty. "Woah, look at him! Our CEO is so hot! I wish he was my boyfriend", she said to her fellow employee.

"Don't even think about it, Mr. Daniel appreciates only professional relationships with him at work. If someone gets out of line, he doesn't even think twice before firing them. He has fired some female as well as male employees because of this. You are new here so keep that in mind if you want to stay here." The female employee gulped in fear and nodded.

He kept a straight face and entered his cabin. Then someone knocked on the door. "Come in," Daniel said. "Good morning sir," his secretary said and greeted to him "good morning sir. "Good morning John, What's my schedule today?" Daniel asked his secretary. John told him about his schedule for the day and continued with the work.

Daniel Alves, the successful CEO of Alves Enterprise, known for his utmost professionalism who doesn't want any single mistake in his work. He's just a 26 year old young man who with his talent and dedication achieved great success in just 7 years. He face and physic is enough for any woman to drool over him but is very cold by nature.

"John come in my cabin" Daniel called him via telephone. John knocked on the door "come in" Daniel said. "Schedule meeting with Lee franchise as soon as possible" Daniel ordered John. "Sir it is already scheduled for one week later" John informed "reschedule it for day after tomorrow" Daniel said while John widened his eyes in shock. "Sir I don't think it is possible he is very stubborn and I don't think he will get agree for it and his staff is also not easy to handle" John explained. "I am not asking for your suggestion I am ordering you to do it and company is not giving you salary for you to think only" Daniel sternly said making John gulped in fear. "Okay sir" John responded.

Everyone had left for home except Daniel. He was still working in his office late at night. This was an everyday story and that's what he had been doing for 7 years now. He keeps himself busy at work and sometimes overwork himself just to divert his mind to something else. It may look like his life is perfect being the rich person with success in his hands but only he knows how much emptiness is there in his life. How lonely and empty he feels whenever he comes back home and sleeps on his bed, staring at the ceiling while numerous thoughts keep running into his mind that bring nothing but sadness and tears in his eyes which only he knows.

Soon he closed his laptop and made his way to parking lot and started driving. He reached home. Daniel opened the door of his house, feeling fully exhausted and sleepy. He put his bag on the side table when suddenly he remembered something. He gasped in realization and ran towards the room. He unlocked the door and saw his son Abram sleeping peacefully. "Shit, how could I forget that again," Daniel took out his phone and saw 20 missed calls from home. Daniel face palmed and mentally cursed himself. This is because today Daniel promised his son that he would take him out to watch his favorite movie with him which he always wanted to. He promised to spend time with his son today evening but again Daniel got busy with his work and completely forgot about the promise he made to his son.

He walked slowly and sat beside his 7 year old son Abram who was sleeping peacefully, hugging his favorite plushy. Daniel looked at him with guilt in his eyes. "Dad is sorry Abby," Daniel said and caressed his hair. He kissed his forehead while his eyes became a little glossy. He got up and went to his room. And drift to sleep.

He wake up by the sound of alarm and did his morning routine. Daniel got ready and came downstairs. He saw his mother and son Abram sitting on the dining chair eating his breakfast, looking so cute in his school uniform. Daniel smiled in aww looking at his son but his smile faded when he remembered what he did yesterday. "Good morning Mom, how are you doing?" Daniel said and hugged his mother. "I am doing good son, how are you doing?" "I'm fine Mom", Daniel pulled away from the hug and said with a slight smile. "Good morning Abby." Daniel said to him in a cheerful manner. Abram looked at him for a short second and then continued eating food. He sensed that his son is angry with him about yesterday's matter. Daniel sighed and sat beside him. "I'm sorry for yesterday Abby, I got so busy last night there was so much work, I promise you this weekend is completely yours, we will go for a picnic what's say?" Daniel said, trying to cheer him up but Abram didn't say anything and continued eating his food.

"Come on Abby, say something." Abram put down his fork and looked at Daniel. "No need to make fake promises Dad, it's not that it hasn't happened before, you can clearly say you don't have time for me" "no Abby it's not-"Daniel's words cut off when a bus honked. "I am going Dad, my school bus has arrived." Abram said and carried his school bag on his back to leave for school. He was about to leave when he stopped and said, "one more thing Dad, and please don't make promises when you can't even keep them." He left for school leaving Daniel saddened and guilty.

Daniel sighed in disappointment. Daniel's mom sat beside him. She put her hand on his shoulder to console him. "Mom, what should I do? Even if I don't want to, I unintentionally hurt him every time. I want to spend time with my son, but due to work I always forget about it. I always hurt him Mom, I am not a good father." Daniel said and lowered his head in disappointment. "Don't worry son, Abby is just hurt right now, I know he will understand you after some time." Daniel's mom said.

Mrs. Alves thought about something for a moment and then finally said, "Daniel, can I say something to you?" "Sure Mom, what is it?" "I know this might sound weird to you but I think you should get married now." Daniel's mom said. Daniel raised his head and looked at her surprised. "What are you saying Mom, you know very well I don't want to marry anyone, I am okay this way." Daniel said. "I know Daniel but it's not only about you, it's about Abram. He needs a mother" his mother said looking straight into his eyes for a positive response. "I am both his mother and father, he doesn't need anyone else for mother love. Also, he has you, his grandmother, why does he need anyone else?" Daniel said.

"I understand your emotions son but think practically, you don't have enough time to give to your son even if you try to, and about me, I am mostly overseas and can't even meet you guys often then who is here to take care of him, love him? No one Daniel. Even if there are so many servants who take care of his food and other things, but no one can give him love like a family does. He wants someone who could love him, spend time with him, and make him laugh, care for him when he is sick, and all these things only a mother can do. Don't think for only yourself Daniel, think for your son. He deserves the love of a mother as well." Daniel didn't say anything and just listened to her mother. "You have no pressure. Think about it Daniel, for the happiness of your own son." After doing his breakfast Daniel went to his office.

The whole day, Daniel was thinking about what his mother said to him. It is true that Daniel loves his son more than anything. He can't trust any outsider when it comes to taking care of his son. Then how can he trust a woman who would give motherly love to his son when she is not even his real mother. He also knows the fact that Abram wants love which he most of the time fails to give. To find such a woman who will love his son unconditionally is a task in itself. Daniel sighed and dropped his head backward on the chair. He closed to relax his mind for a bit. "Umm Sir, are you okay? You seem a bit tired today" his secretary John said, sounding a little worried for him. "Uhh yes I'm fine, I am going home now, and you can manage the things here right?" "Yes Sir, no worries." Daniel nodded and left for home.

He reached to home feeling exhausted as it is already night. Daniel entered the house tired. He walked to the kitchen and drank a glass of water. Then he walked towards Abram's room expecting him to be asleep. He opened the door and found Abram playing video games. Abram looked at him for 2 seconds and continued concentrating on his game. Daniel entered his room and sat beside him on the bed. "Abby, I know you are angry with me but Dad got really busy. Please talk to me." Daniel said to Abram.

Abram put down the controller and turned to look at him and. "I am not mad at you Dad, I was but not anymore. I know that you're busy with your work. I was angry because you broke your promise and I was so sad at that time." Abram said crossing his arms to sound angry but it made look even more adorable. "I know Abby, I won't do it again, please forgive your Dad,"

Abram thought for a while and said, "okay I'll forgive you only if you won't break your promise again" "I won't, I promise" "NO! don't make promises, you always break it," Abram said immediately. Daniel chuckled at his cute reaction. "Okay okay I'll try my best not to break my promise" "that's better" Abram said and smiled at Daniel.

"Alright now it's time to sleep okay? It's late" Daniel said and put a blanket on him. He was about to leave when Abram stopped him. "Where are you going Dad?" Abram asked him, pouting slightly. "In my room to sleep Abby." Daniel said. "Please sleep beside me tonight Dad, I missed you." Abram said, looking at Daniel with puppy eyes. Daniel melted instantly and smiled. "Of course my baby, I'll sleep beside you tonight," Daniel said laid beside him. Abram giggled cutely and extended his arms to hug Daniel but his arms were too short to reach Daniel's waist completely. Daniel chuckled at his cuteness. He pulled him closer and kissed his cheek. "Goodnight Abby" "Goodnight Dad". Daniel and Abram slept in each other's arms peacefully. He is cold towards the other people but when it comes to his son he is very soft and considerate same goes for his mother he loves her mother a lot and why even he didn't they are only family he has.