A Life Without Maxon

The Talk part 2

America's POV

As soon as I said the sentence I regretted it.
Maxon's face fell.
I wanted to take my words back but it was to late.
No no no no this can't be happening!
Shock and anger were written all over Maxon's face.
"Maxon I'm so sorry" is all I can say.
There was a long pause of silence but finally Maxon said something.
"Where you ever planing of telling me!"
"I wanted to Maxon, but I couldn't I was scared"
" You where scared? Of what?!"
"I don't know! I was scared you would take them away from me and I would never see them!"
"Do you honestly think I would do that!"
"I'm sorry Maxon!" I said tears starting to run down my face.
"You kept my only children a secret for two years America!"
"How many times do I have to tell you I'm sorry!"
After I yelled that last sentence I started to hear crying. We woke up the twins with our yelling.
" I should go." Maxon says and walks away.
I go into the room and comfort the twins.
What did I do?

Maxon's POV

I stormed out of the hallway and into the garden.
I couldn't believe what just happened. I was a ... dad? I had kids. I just couldn't believe it. I didn't know if I should be thrilled or angry. I had twins, and they were beautiful. But America kept them a secret. I don't even know them. They don't even know me. I was never there when they needed me.0We were strangers.
I ran my hands through my hair.
I sat there for a little while longer when someone came up to me.
"Maxon I'm so sorry"
It was America. I could hear the sorry in her voice and I could tell she had been crying.
I was sitting on the bench I first met America. I slide over inviting America to sit. She took the offer sitting next to me. We stayed silent for a few minutes until finally America said something.
"Maxon I'm so..."
"Sorry, I know."
"Are you still mad."
" A little."
"Oh."
"Maxon I'm sorry. I wanted to tell you but ... "
"America its okay. I know you where scared. But you should have told me."
"I know and I'm sorry."
There was another long pause of silence.
"I'm a... father?"
America laughed.
I missed her laughs. They were so sweet and lovely.
"Can I see them?"
"What?"
"The twins. Can I see them?"
"Oh sure. There sleeping right now, but sure you can see them."
We get up and head to America's old room.
"What are they like." I ask
"Well Eadlyn is the oldest by seven minutes. And she doesn't let Ahren forget it."
I begin to chuckle.
"At first they can be shy. But once they get to know you they won't leave you alone. Oh and they can get very attached so just warning you."
"Ok anything else."
"Ahren is kind of a 'mamas boy' but Eadlyn is more independent, she likes to be on her own."
We finally reach America's room. I started to panic. Inside that room was two humans with my DNA. What if they did not like me. Or what if I got attached to them and they had to leave. America sensed my nervousness and put a hand on my shoulder. When she did that my heart started to flutter.
"Don't worry Maxon. They are two. They don't bite, anymore."
I started to laugh and that eased my nerves.
"Maxon just so you know, you don't have to be a parent to them if you don't want to. We are just fine."
I thought about that. Could I really take on the responsibilities of being a father. I already had millions of other things to worry about. And then there was the problem with Kriss.
What would she do if she found out about the twins.
But what kind of man would I be if I be if I just forgot about them. The were my kids. I could not just leave them now that I know they exist.
" I don't want to make that decision right now America."
"Ok."
America opened the door and. I walked in.
Eadlyn and Ahren where sleeping in cribs. Sleeping peacefully.
I walked up to the cribs and got a good look at them.
Eadlyn really didn't look like me. Or America. She kind of looked like my mother.
I smiled.
I ran my thumb over Eadlyn's cheek. Her skin was so soft.
When I did that my smile grew.
This was my child.
I was her dad.
I moved over to Ahren's crib.
He looks so much like me. I feel dumb for not noticing it earlier.
He's holding onto a stuffed bear and looks absolutely adorable.
They were wonderful. I could not wait to get to know these kids. My kids.
I turned back to America.
She was smiling.
"I always imagined this moment, you know. When Eadlyn and Ahren got to meet there dad."
"Do you think they will like me?"
"Of course!" She says.
"Maxon you are an amazing person. They will love you."
"Are you going to tell Kriss?" She ask nervous.
"Eventually I will have to."
"Okay..."
" America I'm sorry"
"For what?"
"For what I said the last time I saw you, at the Choosing Ceremony. I didn't mean them. I was just mad. And I'm sorry."
"It's okay, I forgave you a long time ago."
"Good. Because I have not been able to forgive myself."
There was another long pause and I decided to ask a question that's been on my mind for 3 years.
"America why did you leave?"
"What do you mean."
"You left the palace so I had to choose Kriss."
"What do you mean you had to choose Kriss?"
"America... I wanted to choose you."

Authers Note
Sorry for taking so long to update. I was really struggling with written Maxon's reaction. I just hoped you liked it. Thank you for reading.
~Alison 🤓 ✌️🤘✌️
QOTD: what did you think of 'the crown' and 'the heir'
AOTD: It was okay. The original books where so much better.