Mafia Desire novel (Ava and Andrew) novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32
"I'm leaving with my friends; where is Seb?" I inquired.

"Who and where are they?"

"Haha, yeah, so about that." I told him, knowing that if I didn't, Seb would probably snitch or something.

"Ava, who are you going to see?" He stated firmly.

"Charis, Jenny, and Travis." I responded while avoiding eye contact with him.

"No."

"Andrew, we've discussed this before. Either you let me go and you know about it, or I leave and you don't." I said.

I noticed him sigh in defeat. "Fine, but Seb will always be with you."

"I appreciate it." I said while leaning down and kissing him on the cheek.

I watched as he was pulled away from my action, but he grinned in recognition.

I smiled as I exited his office and descended the stairs.

"SEBBBB." I yelled, hoping for a response so I could get moving.

"There's no need to scream; I'm right here." As I spun around to face him, he said.

"Haha, let's get started." I basically ran outside and into the car, I said.

I waited for Seb to get into the driver's seat before telling him where to go.

We arrived at the bakery after about 20 minutes, a billion traffic stops, and Seb cursing at traffic 5 times.

I walked out, half expecting Seb to follow, but when he didn't, I was relieved.

As I entered the bakery, I saw Charis and Jenny sitting at a table near the center of the room.

"Hey," I said as I approached where they were sitting.

"Thank goodness you're okay." Jenny said as she stood up to hug me.

"You can't die on me yet." Charis said as she joined us in a hug.

"Hey guys, I really missed you." I said.

We all sat down, and I told them about how I had to relocate due to my job. I didn't mention Andrew and Mafia because they lived normal lives and I didn't want to ruin it for them. After I explained everything, they just said they were glad I was okay and that if I ever needed to move in with one of them, I was welcome to do so.

We then discussed Jenny's boyfriend and how they finally said "I love you" to each other. I admired their relationship because it was normal and honest.

Travis wasn't showing up for his usual coffee, and I was almost disappointed because I wanted to introduce him to my friends. Just as I was about to give up, I noticed a familiar face walk into the bakery and order a coffee.

I stood up and approached Travis. "Hello, blue."

"Hello, shortness." He returned the smile.

"You'll be late for whatever you have after this because you'll be meeting my friends." I said as I walked over to my friend's table.

"Fortunately for you, I don't have anything else after this." He said following me.

"No mafia talk, please." I warned him before we came within hearing distance of my friends.

"This is my new friend, guys." I pointed to Travis and said,

Jenny and Charis raised their heads, and I swear I saw Charis droll at the sight of Travis.

I noticed Travis staring at Charis when I looked up. "Matchmaker Ava," I thought to myself.

"This is Jenny, and this is Charis." I said.

"My name is Travis." He continued to stare at Charis.

I spent the rest of the morning at the bakery with Charis, Jenny, and Travis until Jenny and Charis had to leave for work.

"Bye, girls; I'll see you later." I hugged them goodbye outside the bakery.

"OK, we love you, and please call us." Jenny stated.

I let them both go and watched them disappear around a corner.

I smiled as I returned Travis's gaze.

"What?" Travis inquired.

"I am the century's Matchmaker." Giggling, I said.

"I'm not sure what you're on about, shortness." He said while turning away from me.

"You're hilarious. You got Charis' phone number and couldn't stop staring at her the entire time." I responded.