New Starts (The Billionaires Son Sequel)

Chp 16:

Nicolai:

I look over at the clock  that was set upon our nightstand just next to our bed. The time read  2:15 A.M. Tessa was curled up under the covers but I wasn't buying her  pretending to sleep act.

As I scroll through my  phone and do my best to avoid any social media-I come across an email.  The mailing address was from somebody that I didn't recognize.

I click on my most recent email in which I received an hour ago. The subject said "I know..." as I read through it I see that it's from my grandmother.

To: Nicolai Piercy <nicolaipiercy@piercyjanseninc.com >

From: Ingrid Beckman
< I.beck@goodmail.com >

Subject: I Know...

Dear Nicolai,

I want to let you know that I know of everything. I know that you weren't happy these past few years of your life.

I know that things  haven't been easy on you in terms of your job and other personal issues  of yours. I know that you and Robert had your differences. I also know  that Robert is dead.

I know that you were  there and I know that Tessa was too. I also know that it wasn't your  fault. I know that none of this was your fault.

The truth is  Nicolai...I was never the perfect adult figure in your life when you  were growing up. I realize that I was not always supportive. However, it  took me only recently to see all of the monumental growth in you....and  my dear, you have grown tremendously.

You took over a large  and quite high ranked company. You matured. You fell in love and sweet  heart...you proved me wrong.  I cannot take back the things I said to  you when you were younger but I can apologize for them.

One of the reasons I  invited you and Tessa to my event in a few days was so you and I can  start fresh. From afar I've seen you shine. I'm seeing you do such  wonderful things and I couldn't be more proud.

The same goes for  your brother, he's doing wonderful things as well and yes, he's getting a  rather lengthy email from me right after I send you this one.

Now the last thing  that I want to tell you is this. Nicolai, I also know that you are  expecting your first child with Tessa, and honey I couldn't be more  thrilled for the two of you.

A baby is a beautiful gift and you two will soon be graced with this gift-and I know that the two of you will be great parents.

You always did a good  job watching out for little Elias when you were both young. Which is  why I have no doubts that you will be a terrific dad.

And I think...actually I know that Tessa will be a great mother.

I wish you both the  best as you embark on this new chapter in your lives and I ask that you  at the very least take my deepest apologies into consideration.

Now if you ever need a thing, you know where to find me.

With my love,

Gran.

I take a few minutes and inhale deeply then exhale and stare off across my room. My eyes locked on the wall.

I feel the bed move  slightly as Tess rolls over onto the side and looks up at me before  grasping my hand and closing her eyes once more. I give her a smile and  kiss her knuckles.