Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return

Chapter 24: DNA Test

BACK TO THE PRESENT.

"Taxi! Taxi!"

Samantha was panting as she made her way to the driveway of the Wright Diamond Corporation. As soon as a taxi came forward, she hailed it and rode, asking the driver to go to the children's school.

The entire time while she was in the backseat of the car, Samantha was teary-eyed thinking about the horrible mistake that lead to her father abandoning her.

Her lips trembled, and she wound up covering her mouth as she thought, 'So it was Ethan Wright? It was him.'

She realized how the resemblance between her son and Ethan was not a mere coincidence at all.

While her taxi was stuck in traffic, Samantha had many questions in her mind.

Why did father never found out about Ethan?

How did Ethan know?

Was he angry at her for leaving him a hundred-dollar bill?

How long did Ethan know?

Was that the reason why he employed her? Was he out for revenge?

But why did it seem like he was being kind to her and the kids?

Sadly, her questions could only be answered by the man himself, and here she was, just like what she did years back, she was once again... running away from him.

"Miss, are you okay?" The taxi driver asked while studying Samantha from the rearview mirror.

At that point, Samantha was already gasping for air and her tears were flowing down her cheeks. She said, "Yes - yes. I'm fine."

She quickly wiped the wetness on her face, taking deep breaths to calm herself.

"Thank you for your concern." Looking out the window, she asked, "Are we nearly there yet?" Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

"Ah, no, miss. We got caught in traffic, going in this direction. The other way would have been better, but we already missed the last exit," reported the driver.

Samantha checked the time and saw how it was still early anyhow. She did not mind the time inside the taxi. At least, she had the time to ponder on the truth that had recently been unraveled to her.

Fortunately, despite the busy streets that day, Samantha arrived at the North Bright Academy a few minutes before dismissal.

Her mind was so occupied with thoughts of Ethan Wright that she failed to notice the same Black Maybach car parked just outside the school.

Waiting by the lounge, specifically for parents to remain, Samantha saw how the kids' teacher had come out, but to her shock, someone else was with them!

"Mommy!" Called Kenzi while waving one hand at her. The other was holding Ethan Wright's hand. "Daddy came to fetch us."

"Hi, Mommy!" Greeted Kyle.

Ethan walked out with both Kyle and Kenzie, holding each of their hands. He had that usual blank expression while locking eyes with Samantha.

All of a sudden, all eyes were on the tall and handsome man with dark hair and intense eyes, walking out with children that were evidently his, especially Kyle. The attention easily included Samantha, seeing how Ethan and the children were walking in her direction.

As soon as he stood a meter from her, he said, "Let's go. Get in the car, Samantha. We need to talk."

Her jaws fell, realizing how the man had practically dropped the formalities between them.

Part of her was thinking of a way to flee again when Kyle called for her attention, "What's wrong, Mommy? Are you and Daddy in a fight again?"

Her mouth opened, but words came out. Ethan beat him to it and said to Kyle, "We are not fighting Kyle. Are we, Samantha?"

Clearing her throat, Samantha answered, "Umm... No. No sweetheart. We... we are not fighting."

"Let's get inside the car," said Ethan.

Samantha had no choice but to follow Ethan, not wanting to alarm her children. Besides, after the taxi ride, she realized how much she wanted to ask Ethan about that night and a lot more.

The second the children entered the car, Ethan's driver swiftly turned to ogle at Kyle. His eyes shifted from the boy to his boss before saying, "Mr. Wright..." Clearly, he did not want to offend the man, that he merely said, "What a fine-looking boy that is... Just like you."

"Hmmm," said Ethan as he got in the car, following Samantha.

"Good noon, Miss Davis, it's nice to see you again," Edgar greeted. "Are these the children that I have heard so much about?"

With her face utterly turning white, Samantha acknowledged, "Yes, but... I would not know how you heard... about them."

"Hi, I'm Kenzie. I'm Mommy's look alike and Kyle is Dad's look alike!" Kenzie interrupted, smiling sweetly at Edgar.

"Oh, how nice," remarked Edgar. He looked at Ethan while utterly puzzled, but since his boss said nothing, he no longer reacted.

While in the car, driving their way to The First Diamond Hotel, Kyle said, "Daddy, you should really call Mommy, honey, or sweetheart. That's what other parents call each other."

"Or Sam," suggested Kenzie. "Dad? Grandma Matilda and Grandma Diana call Mommy Sam."

Ethan just blankly stared at Samantha, who practically avoided his gaze the entire drive. He said without looking at the children, "I'll talk to your Mommy about it later."

Heartbeats later, they made it to the hotel and up to Samantha's condominium, where once again, Diana, Samantha's aunt, was caught by surprise by Ethan's presence.

It was when the children changed into their clothes with Dianna that Ethan took the chance to speak.

Sitting in the living room, Ethan said, "I want to know everything, Samantha... Everything... why did you even go to my room that night?"

Samantha frowned and said, "We are not even sure that we - you know - "

"I had you checked. Even if your father tried to hide what happened to you, I have men who can dig up the truth," said Ethan. "In any case, a DNA test will prove everything."

"So perhaps, to clear all our doubts, why don't we have a paternity test," Ethan repeated.

"Why would you even be interested?" Samantha asked. "Everything was my fault. I was drunk and without logic, who got lured into another man's room by my own stepsister and I got pregnant!"

"Even if you really are the father, I am not asking for you to take responsibility," Samantha said. "We - we don't really need to have a DNA test."

That shocked Ethan. He leaned forward and looked her in the eye, saying, "I don't understand you, Samantha... Something in me, including the turn of events in my past, is suggesting that I am the father of both Kyle and Kenzie."

"And because of that, I want to confirm it... Because if I am their father, I have the right to know... lastly, your children deserve to know." Ethan's mouth twitched before he added, "You can forget about me... but think about your children."

"We can talk about the rest later, including the details of the past, but what's important right now... is to get a DNA test done," he concluded.

Ethan's last words made Samantha think deep. Somehow, she understood how Ethan was right.

If he was the father, it did not seem like he would run away from the responsibility. Especially with how he was approaching her.

She acknowledged how her children deserved a father.

Samantha just remained silent for seconds before taking a deep breath. She said, "Okay... Okay."

Ethan nodded and said, "Good. Let's leave after lunch. The DNA test will only take 24 hours."