love Alfred Xavier Bailey, and I am a one-man kind of man. So please get it through your thick skulls that I don't want anything to do with my dad and the Roger family."
As Matt spoke, Alfie gained a pretty blush that amused his father to no end. It was so refreshing to see his son so happy and in love. It reminded him when he met his wife, how much he loved her and how glad she had made him. The day she passed away was the day that one part of his soul was torn from him. The other half was his son.
"I think the two men have made their point and that you are wasting your time here," Oscar said, looking Elec in the eyes.
The man got the message and grabbed his daughter's hand and started to lead her to the door.
She started to throw a tantrum, yelling about how unfair her father was, that he promised that she would have lunch with Matt. Matt gave an ugly scoff gaining the Rogers' attention.
"I would never be with a person who acted like a spoiled brat the moment something doesn't go her way." Matt's face showed how utterly distasteful he thought the whole scene was. That made Bella so shock that her dad took advantage and pulled her out of the store.
The bell rang in the now silent store.
"I think we should just close for the day," Alfie said, rubbing his forehead.
Oscar sighed and nodded. "Let me treat you two to lunch."
The man's face showed the two that there wasn't really a choice. Matt and Alfie were happy to join him for lunch.
They chose the cafe where Alfie had gotten food and coffee when Matt's mother visited for the first time.
Ordering their food and drink, they silently decided that they would not mention what had transpired in the shop. While they waited, Alfie went to the bathroom.
Once he was out of sight, Matt turned to face Oscar fully.
"Sir, I…" Matt struggled to find his words as he started at Oscar.
"I told you, Matt, you can call me Oscar." The man watched as Matt sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.
Matt looked around and took a deep breath. "Oscar, I would like to ask for your blessing in asking Alfie to marry me," Matt said before he reached into his pocket and showed a small flat box. He placed it on the table and watched as a shocked Oscar reached out and opened the little box.
Oscar looked at the ring for a few minutes before gently closing the box and handing it back. Matt quickly hid the box back in his pocket.
The man had an unreadable look on his face for a few more seconds before he smiled, a pleased smile.
"It would be an honor to have you marry my son. I have never seen him this happy. You make my son happy. He makes you happy. You two have been through much, and yet you two could move past it. That is more than I could have hoped for in the beginning. So yes, Matthew, you have my blessing." Oscar smiled, and the relief showed clearly on his face.
"What's that look for?" Alfie asked when he sat down.
Matt just looked at Alfie. "I just asked your dad for forgiveness in my dad's stupid friend's actions," Matt explained, getting a snort from Alfie.
The food came, and they ate and joked about Matt’s dad's friend and his daughter. Once the food was eaten, they each had one more coffee and tea.
They greeted Oscar before going home. That night Matt watched as Alfie slept in his arms. He held the man close.
"I love you so much," Matt said as he ran his hand over Alfie's undercut, getting a shiver before sleepy evergreen eyes opened and blinked sleepily at him.
"Hey, why aren't you sleeping?" Alfie asked as he looked at Matt for any signs of stress.
Matt just smiled and brushed a lock of hair from Matt's face. "I was just caught up looking at you and thinking how much I love you."
Alfie smiled a dopey, sleepy smile and kissed him softly before snuggling back into his chest and shortly falling asleep. Matt soon followed after with a giant smile on his face.
Chapter Ten
After several months, Matt had not proposed yet because there was no good time yet. He thought about doing it when they were alone in their apartment with breakfast in bed. But, he couldn't cook to save his life.
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