Ava's POV
I was just lying on the bed. Lost deep in my thoughts. When someone poked me on the side of my stomach. I turned to look at the culprit who was looking at me with smug expression.
"Oh now you wanna play with me huh? Then explain to me young man why did you side Mr. Rudy at that time? You ditched me. I'll not play with you. Go play with your new buddy. " I said.
He looked at me. Giving me the puppy dog eyes look. It made me feel guilty. He is just a kid after all.
"Oh don't give me that look."
His lower lip started trembling. Oh my baby. I hurried to grab him and placed him on my lap. I hugged him tight as he buried his face in the crook of my neck.
"Aww bubby. I'm sorry." I said as I kissed his head. He looked up at me and smiled. Oh my god.
"You played me didn't you? You cheeky little monkey. You are becoming so naughty."
He kept smiling and played with my hair. I can't help but wander my thoughts back to the dinner. He asked me to have dinner with him!
I'm getting all tingly due to nervousness everytime I think about it. This feels different. Good in an unknown way. I haven't been asked on a date before.
"What's makes you think it's a date?" Said my subconscious.
Well, how would I if haven't been on one? Maybe it's just a dinner?
"Maybe. Maybe not."
Oh god. I know nothing about these stuffs. Ugh what am I gonna wear?
"What am I gonna wear Alex?"
He looked up at me with a confused expression. Then I got an idea.
"Now you've got to help me mister."
I placed him on the bed. Using the pillows I created support so that he doesn't fall. I gave him his teether toy.
I took out all the outfits that Adele had given me. I laid them on the bed. I picked up one.
"Alex. How is this?"
"Booo". Ok not this.
I picked the next one. "How about this?"
He shook his head. Ughh this is more difficult than I thought.
After showing five more outfits to him. I found something. Can this be it?
"So how about this?" He stared for a while. I waited for him to respond. And finally I could see a bright smile on his face. He clapped and giggled.
"And there's the verdict. You really like this huh?"
He crawled on the bed towards me. He raised his hands gesturing me to pick him up.
"Thanks bubba. You really helped." I said as I kissed and squished both his chubby cheeks. I hugged him tight.
Attire for the evening is set.
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I was getting ready putting on the dress Alex had approved. That kid got great taste in fashion. It was a black floral lace dress with short sleeves. It had a V neck and it came upto my knees. (A/N: I'm very bad at describing clothes☹) .
It had kind of a vintage feel which is makes it more pretty. Thanks to Adele. If it wasn't for her, I couldn't have wore such a beautiful dress. I let my hair down and apply a bit of mascara again courtesy of Adele. I didn't do any makeup other than the mascara. It had been a long time since I did. I didn't go out. Never wore make up ti work. Then I got busy with Alex. Never felt the need.
But now I'm thinking about it. Like I'm nervous. No idea. Should I do a bit more make up or keep things natural. Why am I getting so angsty? It's just dinner.
I decided to let it be. The nervousness won't let me do make up anyways. My hands are shaking.
To distract myself I started to get Alex ready. I dressed up Alex in a blue and white stripped long sleeved t shirt and blue pants. He is invited too. So why not.
I picked him up placed him on my hip.
"Let's go bubba."
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Placing Alex on my hip I went out of my room towards the front of the house. I didn't know if he was taking us out. I kept walking and look around for him.
There he is setting glasses on the table. I noticed there were no staff around like usual. He is wow. He looks absolutely different in casual clothes. He was wearing blue long sleeved T shirt and black pants.
He is looking quiet handsome.
"Quiet?"
Okay fine very handsome. Now I'm getting conscious about my clothing. I looked down straighten my dress brushed it with my hands. I adjusted Alex on my hip when he suddenly spoke enthusiastically.
"Hi."
I looked over to see Amadeo staring at me. His blue orbs had a happy glint. His eyes raked over my outfit and were then back at staring . He walked closer to us without breaking the eye contact. He stopped keeping little distance between us. He said something under his breath which I couldn't catch.
"Pardon?" I said.
"Uh..Hi." he said with a smile.
"Hi". I said shyly.
He was still looking at me and said nothing.I broke the silence. "Are we having dinner over here?"
He broke from his thoughts.
"Uh yeah. C'mon let's sit down." He then took Alex from me and made him sit in his high chair. He pulled a chair for me like a gentleman and I sat. He sat opposite to me.
His gaze made me feel shy. I tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear.
"You're looking gorgeous. " he said .
I blushed at his sudden compliment.
"Thank you. You are looking great too." I blurted out.
He raised an eyebrow. Amused at my compliment. "Thanks. And Alex is looking so cute. We match buddy. " he said as he pinched Alex's cheek. He giggled in response.
"You hungry?" He asked me.
"Yeah. Are you? We can totally eat later if you're not." I said.
He smiled. "Relax. I'm hungry too. I'll bring the food."
"Oh wait I'll help you."
"No no you sit down. I won't let you work when I invited you for dinner."
"Please let me help. The staff too isn't here. "
"Oh I gave them the evening off." He said as he brought two plates filled with food. He placed a plate in front of me.
It had two pieces of galic bread and a green salad. He then placed a plastic plate filled with some colourful veggies and some mashed potatoes on the side of my plate.
"This is for Alex." He said.
"Okay." Where did he bring all these food from? Maybe the staff cooked it.
"Would you like some wine now?"
"No no. No wine. I'm underage. I never drank alcohol."
"Right. Sorry. What would you like to drink then?"
"Water would be fine."
"Sure."
He then served me my water and poured himself a glass of wine. He sat down as I placed some veggies and mashed potatoes for Alex. He started to eat happily occasionally playing with it.
"He likes it." I said.
"Thank god. I had called Monica about some suggestionsfor me to cook for Alex. She said this would good. I'm glad he liked it."
What!
"Wait you cooked?"
"Yeah. I invited that means I have to cooked for you."
"You can cook?"
"You doubt on my cooking skills mia cara. I'm offended." ( my beloved) He said making a fake hurt expression and placed his hand on his heart.
I blushed. "I didn't mean it like that. I mean you went through all these trouble for us. I would've helped if you had told me earlier."
"Again. I wouldn't have let you tesoro. I want to enjoy the dinner. My apology won't seem good if I let you help me."
And there goes my heart again with the 'T' word.
"Anyways forget all that. Dig in. I'm starving. "
We started to eat and oh my god. It tastes so good. The garlic bread is super cheesy and salad is so fresh.
"This is yum. You're great cook Amadeo. Thank you "
"My pleasure tesoro."
Within no time I was finished with my food. Oh no. He will think I'm a glutton. My cheeks flushed due to embarrassment. Ugh..stupid Ava.
He then opened the lid of a pan which I never noticed being on the table.
"You can help yourself with our main course. Seafood Carbonara. That's my mother's recipe. Hope you like it."
More food. Yay.
"Shut up you glutton. "
No you shut up let me eat.
"Ava?"
"Yeah"
"What's wrong why aren't you eating?"
Huh? Oh god he has already served me. I hurriedly took a bite. Wow. Just wow. I couldn't the moan that escaped my mouth. The taste is suuuuuperb.
"You know what I'll have more." I said and took more of the delicious carbonara and put it on my plate.
"A women with an appetite. You have such astoundingly attractive qualities tesoro."
My heart beat fastened. My face is red as a tomato now. He stared at me with admiration as he sipped his wine. His gaze is making me all hot and bothered.
I placed some more food for Alex. An old set of memories flashed in my mind. "My mother used to make special dishes too. Especially the ones where Mom and Dad cooked together. They poured so much love in it. Those meals were the best of my life."
"I'm sorry for your loss." I nodded.
"It's been a while but I miss them terribly."
He reached for my hand across the table and gave it a comforting squeeze. His eyes held sadness for me. I could sence it.
Alex then made a noise wanting more food.
"You want some more bubby. Here you go." I said.
Then we ate in silence. I cleaned Alex after we were done and Amadeo was taking the plates in the kitchen.
I picked Alex up. He yawned.
"He's sleepy." Amadeo said. When did he come?
"Yeah it's almost his bedtime."
"Then you put him to sleep while I bring out the deserts."
"You have planned deserts too?"
"Of course. Goodnight buddy" he said as placed a kiss on Alex's head.
I obeyed him and tucked Alex to bed. When I arrived back to the dining room he wasn't there.
"Amadeo?"
"In here ." He said.
I followed his voice which led me to a beautiful balcony. I had never seen this before. He stood their facing me and urged me to come forward.
On the railing was the delicious desert waiting for me.
"Chocolate ice cream? "
He scratched the nape of his neck and smiled sheepishly. "Heard it's your favourite."
"Well guilty as charged. " I said. He chuckled.
We ate the ice cream and I watched the view. The beautiful sky. The glorious moonlight and the stars.
"Thank you."
"You have already thanked me."
"Yes I have but this is for lifting my mood and taking things off my mind."
"I wanted to you know. Make you feel better. I don't how are we going to do this tomorrow. I don't want to make you cry."
"You didn't make me cry. The memories did. There are a bunch of mixed memories of my mom dad. Nathaniel. Every time they are mentioned it makes me feel all the sorrow again. But don't worry. I have to learn to fight it."
"Still I don't want you to cry. I don't like seeing you hurt." He said and suddenly I realised how close he was to me now. A little bit more and I would fall in his arms.
"Why?" I asked. He stayed quiet. For a while. Then he said," Because I care about you."
He then cupped my face and placed a long lingering kiss on my forehead. He closed the remaining distance between us and hugged me. I kept my head on his chest listening to his heart beat. I lay in his arms seeking comfort. He lowered his head inhaling through my hair. He then rest his chin on my head. No words spoken. We just enjoyed the tranquillity of the silence.
How can this simple gesture touch my soul? He made me feel unknown feelings but I didn't care because I'm happy. After such a long time I'm happy.
A/N: Hi my beautiful friends. 🤓
I know it's been a while since but I been so busy starting all the A level classes. This is so fucking exhausting. I mean like it's 15 days or so that my exams were over and now I have to get back to studying.😬😬😭
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