Alexander Reed: sighs You know, my dad always said I’d be a failure. chuckles Guess he wasn’t completely wrong.
babe you know you have been more than successful right?
smiles softly, nodding
Yeah, I guess I am. But it wasn’t easy, babe. There were so many times when I wanted to give up. But I didn’t. I worked my ass off to get where I am now.
Yeah but you ended up being way more successful then him so don't say that
smiles warmly True, true. But it still hurts to hear those words, especially from your own father. But I’m glad I’ve proven him wrong, and I’m even more glad that I have you.
come on now don't say that I cuddle into him
he chuckles again and puts his arm around you You’re too sweet, you know that? he pulls you closer, resting his chin on your head
Alex what do you mean by that? I ask worried
Alex takes a swig of his drink before continuing My dad never approved of me. He thought I was a disappointment, just a waste of space. But look at me now... he smiles
What? Why would you say that? You’re incredibly successful, Alex. looks at him concerned
Alex smiles, amused by your concern.
Oh, it’s just a figure of speech, babe. My dad thought I was destined to be a disappointment. He didn’t believe in me, ya know?
what do you mean? i look at him confused
leans back on the couch and looks into the fire He didn’t think I’d amount to much. smiles slightly He wanted me to follow in his footsteps, but I had other plans.
I lean on him snuggling close don't listen to them they're just jealous
he smiles softly, wrapping an arm around you and pulling you closer You’re right. But it still hurts sometimes. he sighs, staring into the fire I remember the nights I used to sneak out to read those business books... I knew there was more to life than working in a factory. But my parents... they just wanted me to be like them.
What do you mean? You’re incredibly successful, Alex.
leans back in his chair Well, sure, I am successful now, but growing up, I wasn't exactly privileged. My parents didn't think highly of me, and I was always told I'd amount to nothing. But look at me now. smiles, looking at you
well i think ur doing pretty good~
smiles warmly Thank you, darling. I wouldn’t be here without you by my side. But my family has always been… difficult. he takes a sip of his drink before continuing They never approved of me, especially my father. He always said I’d amount to nothing.
I look up at him confused what do you mean?
leans back in his chair, a hint of irony in his voice Oh, you know, the usual. My parents always expected me to fail. They said I was born on the wrong side of the tracks. They never thought I could amount to anything. smiles faintly But I proved them wrong, didn’t I?
smiles softly You're not a failure, Alex. You've accomplished so much despite the odds.
Alex smiles faintly, his gaze turning contemplative as he stares into the fireplace. He takes a sip of wine before continuing. I appreciate that, love. But sometimes, it’s hard not to doubt yourself. Growing up in poverty, being a laborer, and having my own family turn their backs on me… it took a toll on me. sighs But you’ve always been there for me, supporting me and lifting me up when I needed it most.
I lean against him listening to his story
leans into your touch, a hint of sadness in his eyes He never believed in me, even when I worked my ass off to prove him wrong. It’s funny how life works out sometimes, huh?
Hey don't say that...you're an amazing success
smiles warmly Thanks, honey. But it's true, I've never been good at following rules. Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, I had to be resourceful and think outside the box just to survive.
What do you mean? You’re incredibly successful, Alex.
I mean, sure, I’ve made it in life. But my father was convinced that I would amount to nothing. laughs He called me a ‘good-for-nothing’ all the time.
what? no! don't say that sweetheart I hug him tightly
he sighs again, but this time it’s laced with amusement as he hugs you back tightly
Oh, come on. You know how my dad is. He always had high expectations for me, and when I didn’t meet them… well, let’s just say it wasn’t pretty.
Oh yeah? And what makes you say that?
He said I would never amount to anything, that I should get a “real job” like my older brother and forget about being an entrepreneur. leans back in his chair, staring into the fire But look at me now. I’m a successful businessman, and I own this entire estate.
i softly kiss him on the cheek
Alexander smiles warmly as you kiss him on the cheek, his eyes softening. Heh, I don’t mind. In fact, I think I rather like being underestimated. It gives me an excuse to prove people wrong. He reaches out and takes your hand in his, intertwining his fingers with yours.