Chapter 11. I know it isn't love

AELLA

"I am sorry, I don't want to make him worry."

"I worry too Aella. You are such a sweet lady, even Mike who never failed with words, failed to describe you properly. you are a breath of fresh air. Mr Hale looks happier now. I have never seen him worry about anyone since his mother."

"You knew my father?" I inquire surprised.

"Mike was many things, Aella. he loved you, that is what matters the most."

I almost asked her to tell me about him, but I don't think I am ready to hear his reasons for abandoning his family.

"You said something about Ace's mother, is she dead."

she sniffs. "She would have loved you, my dear."

"How did she die?"

she opens her mouth and then closes it again, staring at the two intruders at our back. I almost told them to excuse us but immediately decided against it. The only person they take instructions from is Ace.

I looked down at my plate surprised, that was one mean sandwich.

"Maybe I would make you a san