The outing

AVA’s POINT OF VIEW

I stood close to the door and I heard him making a call. I wasn't sure who it was but I could guess that it was Emily since he kept talking about pregnancy and DNA tests. He has been hellbent on the fact that he wasn't the father of the child. I fear that he might be right. If he is not then Emily is not just wicked but heartless because how can you as a lady be trying to force another man’s child on someone else? That is so funny. God help us.

He came out of the room and we walked to Nana's room.

When we knocked she quickly opened it and welcomed us with a big smile on her face. She was not all that old. She looked like she was in her early 40s but I know she is older than that. They have a really strong gene in the family because Lucas himself looks much younger than his age. He is 29 but looks 25. I have been through so much in life that I look older than my age. I am 25 but look 30. I am sure all that will change very soon, and I am just bluffing. I don't look 30, please.

I looked around Nana’s room and she had photos of Lucas everywhere. I loved the fact she loves and cherishes him a lot. She has very shiny skin and a bright smile too. Her hair is a mixture of black and gray.

“Lily, how are you doing this morning, my dear? I hope you slept well and Lucas didn't stress you too much, right?”

She looked at me in a funny way and I knew exactly what she was talking about. I tried controlling my smile but it just popped out while Lucas on the other hand was busy staring at papers on her desk.

“He didn't stress me at all Nana, and yes I slept well”

“That is good. Oh, you are such a beautiful lady”

“Thanks, Nana. Would you love to have breakfast now? I prepared breakfast”

She looked at me surprisingly and held my hands.

“Wait, did you say you prepared breakfast?”

“Yes, Nana. I did. And I hope you will enjoy it”

“Why wouldnt I? I have really a daughter in law now. But you should have at least rest for a few days my dear. You shouldn't have stressed yourself especially the morning after your wedding night”

“I am fine Nana and trust me I enjoy cooking a lot”

“Lucas, did you thank your wife for preparing breakfast today? She is such a lovely lady you should cherish her, alright?”

“Yes, Nana”

He nodded without turning his back.

Lucas was still at the desk and I wondered what he was looking for.

When we went down to the dining the chef had already dished the food into the sets of plates and I was glad about that.

We sat down and I served the food to Nana and Lucas’s plates. They kept staring at each other like they didn't believe I prepared food. I was happy that at least someone appreciated my cooking.

I remember how Ryder, Logan’s mother always spoke down on me whenever I served her food to eat. She would say all sorts of things but she always ended up eating the food. But I never for once disrespected her or her son. Now I regret going to work at that house from the beginning. I lost everything in that house.

I need to work on myself to become a strong and confident lady before going to face my parents again. I can't believe I allowed my Father to disown me all because of a man who wasn't even worth it. And now I regret it so much that it pains my heart.

“This food tastes so good, Lily. You should sit and eat too”

Lucas said without looking at me. I noticed he had been avoiding my eyes since he made that call with Emily. Does he think I am angry at him? Or does it think I am jealous? I am nig angry at all I would be glad if the child was his because I don't even know if I can provide him with a child just yet.

When I sat in the dining I looked around and I blushed. I have never sat in a dining table before. Whenever I shared food back then in Logan’s house the chefs would go into the kitchen or our rooms to eat. I don't blame them for that either because there was no way chefs would join the family’s table to eat.

When we finished eating I wanted to clear the table but Lucas pulled me away and told me to allow the chefs to do that. He said if I kept doing their jobs for them then they wouldn't respect me and some of them would begin to hate me.

“Nana, Lily, and I have a place to go, okay? We will see in the evening”

“Where are you both headed to, huh?”

“I am taking her for some refreshments and fresh air, Nana. Why? Do you want to come along?”

Nana shook her head and said she preferred to stay inside and rest. She also said some of her friends would be coming over later so she had to prepare to welcome them.

“You both go enjoy yourselves, alright?”

“Thank you, Nana”

I said happily to her.

“Sir, can I quickly change my clothes? I am not comfortable in this”

I wore short trousers and a crop top when I was inside the house.

“Yes, Lily. You can have a change of clothes I will be waiting inside the car”

I quickly ran upstairs to change but I was confused about what to wear. I looked at my clothes and there was this particular dress Lucas got me that I had never worn. When I picked out the dress I smiled and nodded my head. This is the one!