Mafia Desire novel (Ava and Andrew) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25
Ava's POV

Even though Veronica had just been discharged from the hospital, she was determined to return to work today.

I was nervous on my way to work. Would Andrew and I just resume our normal lives, or would he let me in? I exited the subway and walked to Jayson's house. I admired the black roses as long as the guards let me, and they never cease to amaze me with their simple beauty. I walked past the roses and inhaled their strong scent.

"Good day, Emily." Emily opened the door for me and let me in, I said.

"Good morning, sweetheart." Emily said as she drew me into a hug.

"How is Veronica doing?" I inquired, releasing Emily.

"She recovered quickly and is ready to work; she left early, so Dalia is in the kitchen." She responded.

"All right, how about Andrew?" I inquired, hoping he would be present.

"He also left early, darling." She stated.

I couldn't decide whether I was relieved he wasn't home or wished he was. I wanted to talk to him, but I was afraid that our previous interactions were all phony.

"OK, Emily, thank you." I responded. When I walked into the kitchen, I saw Dalia sitting on a stool, eating some eggs.

"Hello, Princess. Did you think about me?" I asked as I ran towards her.

"Avaaaa!!!" She burst out laughing.

"Dalia, did you just learn to call my name properly?" I expressed my surprise.

"I said it for the first time yesterday, when mommy was in the hospital." She screamed.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so proud of you. I believe this deserves a celebration." I screamed.

"Like what?" she enquired, laughing.

"How about we make some ice cream?" I said while tickling her.

"We can't have ice cream first thing in the morning." She stated.

"Well, making it will take some time, so we'll eat it when it's done." I burst out laughing.

The rest of the morning was spent deciding what flavor of ice cream to make, gathering the necessary ingredients, and making the ice cream.

When we were finished, we placed the mixture in the freezer to freeze. I made Kraft Mac and Cheese for Dalia, and while I was cooking, a part of me was waiting for the front door to open and Andrew to enter the kitchen.

But by the time I finished the Mac and Cheese and Dalia and had devoured it, there was no sign of him.

A few hours after lunch, the ice cream had finally frozen completely, and Dalia and I ate almost all of it. We both agreed that Andrew and Veronica deserved some ice cream. After we finished our ice cream, I played with Dalia in the garden until it was time for me to leave.

"OK, Princess, it's time for me to leave, so let's go inside." I picked up Dalia and carried her inside.

"But I'm going to miss you." She said as she rested her head on the crook of my neck.

"I'll see you later, Princess." I said as I sat her on the couch in the living room.

I heard the front door open while I was talking to Dalia. I expected Veronica to be home around 6 o'clock because Andrew had not been home all day, but when I turned around, I saw Andrew.

"Andweeww!" Dalia screamed and jumped up from the couch, sprinting towards him.

"Good day, little one." He said while bending down to hug her.

"I really missed you." She said hugging his leg.

"I know, little one, but Ava and I need to talk in the kitchen." Andrew yelled.

"All right, but be nice."

"Always, my dear."

Dalia let go of Andrew's leg and dashed into the kitchen, leaving Andrew and I alone. The room fell silent as Andrew stood there staring at me. I decided to be the first to break the silence and said, "Okay well, I should be getting home, I will see you tomorrow."

"Don't rush, kitten."

"How many times do I have to tell you that I will not be called an animal name?"

"You're hilarious." he said smirking.