When is the right time??? - Page 29

But they say time heals everything and I thought that time had done everything to make me forget about my past. No one knew that my son was also Zoran's son. I never went to my hometown with my son and nobody saw him. And if he saw him, they would immediately know whose son he was. He was the same father. And of course my son loved basketball and was one of the best basketball players on his team. He had a bright future ahead of him. I once said that basketball players follow me and that was the only truth in my life.

My decision was when I found out I was pregnant to never tell Zoran about the child. And I begged my father and my husband to never let Zoran know about my son. And after twenty years I still believe that Zoran did not deserve to know that he had a son. But fate determines life, not us.

Fate, fate always entangles its fingers. I've told my story so far and now this is my son's story. As I said, my son found out the truth when he was 15 and I found out that he knew when he turned 18. For his 20th birthday we had a gala party where everyone we knew was invited. My friends came and they saw my son for the first time. They thought my husband was his father but when they came they realized the truth. I couldn't hide it anymore. Nemanja, whom I loved like my brother, was always there for me in difficult moments but when I moved and got married we just kept talking. They all knew that I got married and had a child and that was all they knew, but now after so many years I wanted to see them and finally see Zoran, my son.

Everyone was surprised at how much of a resemblance there was between the two of them that Nemanja and his wife said they were like Siamese twins. hahaha I was glad to see them. I'm not sure if I made a mistake calling them. I've spoken to Dragan and his wife a few times, but I haven't seen them because Dragan felt ashamed of his brother's behavior. That morning when I was getting ready for the party, I called my son for a conversation. He knew what I wanted to talk about and he happily agreed. I started with the introduction.

-Zoran, you know I never hid from you who your dad was and how it all happened. I was young and inexperienced, some would say, but I was an adult but still naive. Zoran, your father hurt and humiliated me a lot, but his parents and his brother, who were among my best friends, never justified his behavior. I never found out and I don't want to know anything about him, but you're a grown-up now and I'm asking you now if you might want to meet them. My son looked at me for a long time and said this to me

-Mom, when I found out the truth that my grandfather told me, I was 15 years old. In the meantime, I asked around a bit about that man, where he was and what he was doing. I tried to stop him, but he continued. I saw him on TV once and I had a strange feeling in my stomach. Mom, if you say I should meet his family and if you think they will accept me, then okay, just please don't demand that I meet him.

Trust me son, they are wonderful people who condemned Zoran's actions and haven't spoken to him for a long time. Dragan, your uncle helped me a lot when I was having a hard time and he has the right to meet you. I think everyone will judge me for hiding so much, but I have you by my side and that's enough for me to fight their judgment. Dragan has two daughters and a son and I would like you to meet them. I've never seen them in a way that I would like you to meet your relatives. I hope you'll be as happy as you are now, Zoran. Grandma and Grandpa have the right to know about you. Please do so if you want to meet them. Zoran said again okay I just don't want to see him. And that's how we ended the conversation.

picked up the phone and called Dragan. Dragan, my son turns 20 today. All my friends are coming and I want you to meet my son. Dragan was surprised by the invitation but promised that he would come with his family. Then I called Zoran's parents and I have to admit that I hesitated around them because I didn't know how to call them and why I was calling them. Then I decided that I had to do something different. They have the right to know about their grandson, but I have to tell them personally.

. I ended the relationship and the next day my son and I had to go to Zoran's parents. That was my decision. I think the most correct. The council arrived and they all came to my house, which was located at the end of town. I had a big yard, actually a park, and I was proud of how I had succeeded in life. I did not say that I had my own law office and that I had 6 employed lawyers. I had an office in the very center of the city and we were one of the strongest law firms in the country. I changed my last name when I got married and my office carried my new last name. And my son also bore that last name. My late husband legally adopted my son and gave him his last name. He was also a lawyer and maybe now after so many years I feel guilty that I couldn't give birth to a child for him too. After giving birth, I had a major ovarian infection and that infection meant that I could never get pregnant again. We also tried IVF, but nothing worked. So we came to terms with the fact that Zoran is the only child that will be in our marriage.

I was nervous about meeting Dragan but I also wanted it to be over as quickly as possible. And that moment arrived. Dragan arrived with his family. I ran to meet Dragan and hugged him tightly. I hugged him for a long time and he hugged me: I started to cry with happiness to see him but then I saw my colleague next to him and I hugged her. I met their children who looked like my colleague who was beautiful. So many years have passed. I am so glad to see you all. Dragan, please forgive me for not seeing you for so long but the circumstances were such that I couldn't.