Always on My Mind
- Dad?
- Ash, my boy.
- How are you calling me?-He said too loudly.-At this time?-Now whispering.
- It's a smuggled phone. I've been saving for so long to be able to call you.
- So you are in jail and you start doing more illegal things? What the hell is wrong with you?
- I... Ash. I hadn't heard anything from you. Not a visit, not a call. I was beginning to think the worst.
-Dad...
- You hate me?
Ash remained silent.
- I know that my work has never been noble, but believe me Ash, I had no other option. I made a mistake when he was young and now I can't escape it. I'm sorry my son.
- Dad. I do not hate you. I miss you.
- I miss you too.
They were silent for a while.
- Where are you ? Are you OK? I know the foster system can be horrible.
- I'm fine. In fact...- Ashton stopped. Should he tell him? - Dad, were you with anyone before mom?
"What do you mean?" He said almost laughing, the question seemed ridiculous to him.
- You see, a while ago they did some DNA tests on me and it turns out that I have two brothers. On your part.
- What? Ash you are my only son I am sure of that.
- Well then I don't know who I've been living with for the last few months. But I assure you that the evidence says otherwise.
"Who are they?" His father sounded confused, with a low and broken voice.
-Andrew and Aaron, we haven't talked about their mother or you yet. But I can ask.
- Yes, do that. I can't think of anyone I've gotten pregnant.
- Ok.
- How are they? They treat you well?
- Yes, they are very good to me. They are quiet and serious but I think they like me. I also have a cousin, although I don't share blood with him, he is from their maternal side. And they play Exy on a university team. They are cool.
- I'm glad you're comfortable. Listen, I have to hang up but I'll call again, I promise. Don't call, they could catch me.
-Okay.- Ash said, unsure because of the illegality of the situation.
- I love you.
- I love you dad.
When Anthony hung up, Ash couldn't hold back his tears. He tried to calm down but he couldn't. He missed his house and his father. The record collection that the two shared and the hugs that his father gave him. Ash put his father's favourite song on repeat and fell asleep.
—
Ash got up and there was no one home, just a note on the kitchen table.
"If you want to stay home today, do so, but let us know. Even so, try to go tomorrow. Your education is important."
Ash smiled to himself. He sent a message to his brothers and got ready to go to class.
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Aaron headed to his first class of the day. He sat next to Kate like always.
-Hello gorgeous.
He smiled at her and gave her a quick kiss.
- So Saturday?
- Come to eat. You and Ashton will get along well.
- And Andrew?
- He hasn't put up many problems. You see, in front of Ashton he won't do anything, he has a soft spot for him.
- Andrew has a soft spot?
- I know it's something new, incredible.
- So you both have something in common.
- What do you mean?
- You also have a soft and protective spot for Ashton.
- Yes, but also with you and Nicky, but don't tell him, it will go to his head.
- And you think Andrew doesn't feel the same way about Neil?
- No, it is something possessive, it is not the same.
- Honey, we don't see every part of their relationship. Besides, he also cares about you.
- I repeat possessiveness.
- You know it's not like that
-Whatever.
"Grumpy," Kate said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.